Turbo Project

[soulja]

Hey all,

The xmas holidays are coming up very soon, and it is time 2 start the work on the 1988 vette, after taking a ride in a STi last night i have changed my mind on putting a sc onto the vette and are going for the TWIN TURBO Project!!!

Now this will be a first for me as i have never work on turbos, so im going 2 take it slow and hopfully it will be all done by Feb 14th 2004 (in time for my bday)

Im not sure if i should sell the L98 and buy myself a Lt4 or lt1 tune and stroke that then install the turbo in that. I will have 2 get the turbo custom made, same wit the i/c anyone got any ideas where i can get that done.

My oldman got all the tools in the world and if he doesn't we will be able 2 get it easy from his work, so installion will be done by me, my oldman and my mates (dont think they will help much ahahaha)

I think i will upgrade brakes 2 z06 or c5 type brakes, and reinforce the d44 and do the rest off the stuff 2 the handing ect. after i get an est. on the hp i will make with the turbo (as this is kind of my 1st /2nd car and im only 17 i think 500 or 650rwhp will be ok for the start )

Wish me luck for the 1st turbo vette in australia (i think)

Cya Michael

 

[tntcorvette]

I was staring at my engine compartment last night and came to realize that a single turbo will fit under the early C4's hoods if the air pump is deleted and a smaller alternator is used and relocated to where the air pump would normally be.

Something like a T72 or such should do wonders!

 

[KQS]

same plans

Soulja!

I have the same plans for the next winter, unfortunately i have to start my project with building a good base L98 engine... Our dreams are the same: to own the first turbo Vette in our country - Hungary in my case

The get some idease check this link:
http://www.jdhcon.com/Vette.html

 

[soulja]

Re: same plans

Soulja!

I have the same plans for the next winter, unfortunately i have to start my project with building a good base L98 engine... Our dreams are the same: to own the first turbo Vette in our country - Hungary in my case

The get some idease check this link:
http://www.jdhcon.com/Vette.html

KQS!

I will also be building a good base but i will do the turbo at the same time, thanks for that website alot of good info. i also found something that might help you over at dc http://www.digitalcorvettes.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2635&highlight=twin+turbo

im still tring 2 pick wat engine 2 use L98,Lt1,Lt4?

 

[soulja]

Just through i give alittle update, i was over at those turbo vette websites, and this website seam 2 be where everyone is getting there turbos and wastegate http://www.precisionte.com.

Now im not 2 sure on which turbo 2 get most people with turbo c4 are using the PT52 (2 of them), now at $675

Comes with T04E Compressor Cover - 3" Inlet and 2" Outlet, large 60 trim comp wheel, T350 76 trim turbine wheel, .63 or .85 A/R.
For high 10 second applications, 3000 minimum stall required.

These turbo's require a specific wastegate actuator for true bolt-on compatability, sold seperately.

Supports up to 600 hp at the flywheel.

doesnt seem 2 bad; the next few models T64E ect just add an extrat 100hp (700hp at the flywheel) and are $300 more in price. Hmm do u think it is worth the extract $$$ ....?

 

[soulja]

i was just thinking about something; i will need some sort of turbo-timing, boost gauge ect. now i don't know if anyone makes them for corvette (america style v8), so im guessing i will need to buy some sort of j-spec (hks ect.) turbo-timing, boost gauges ect

Does anyone have any idea where 2 start looking..?

 

[Ken]

We have a few members that are familiar with turbocharging, so I'm sure we'll see a lot of response here soon.

 

[KQS]

That would be great for the newbies (such as me) in this topic. There are so many little detail to care about - especially during the "design" phase..