Starting turbo build

[mtscorvette]

Re: Starting turbo build

Lookin Good!!!

[Unique96Camaro]

Re: Starting turbo build

If you look at the picture showdown posted follow the feed line and you'll see the brass T with the oil pressure sensor in it.

http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread...il+feed&page=2

Thank you thats exactly what i wanted to see.

Correct using a T at the oil pressure sensor and for coolant for the turbo using a T at the ECT fitting and having a one way flow drain into the lower radiator hose for coolant to go back in the system. I didn't want to mess with the big return lines off the heater core so these should do well.Heres some pics of the oil T and ECT T:

O yeah the coolant side too lol thanks you guys, showed me exactly what i didnt know thank you.

[ssms5411]

Re: Starting turbo build

Thank you thats exactly what i wanted to see.

O yeah the coolant side too lol thanks you guys, showed me exactly what i didnt know thank you.

You only need the coolant side if going with a turbo that is designed for the coolant side, most turbos will only need the oil side. I went with a Garrett GT35R that requires the coolant side. Basically the coolant side is there for replacing a turbo timer so the oil doesn't coke inside the turbo plus I'm in extremly hot here so having coolant flow through it will keep my EGT's down inside the turbo. So if your in a colder state just a oil supply might be better , plus you won't need to spend $1600 just for the turbo , I got lucky and spent just $1300 total for my turbo. Hope this makes since if not PM me, also in the louge if you could answer my question about your front bumper would be nice. LOL

[ssms5411]

Re: Starting turbo build

Got the turbo up and running just need to do some adjustments to thee return line so I can get the line on. LOL Easy triming. Ran into some coolant leaks so will fix them too, oil is fine though, its draining perfectly. I'm glad I stayed with the .35 nozzel size for the inlet.

[darkflare999]

Re: Starting turbo build

Got the turbo up and running just need to do some adjustments to thee return line so I can get the line on. LOL Easy triming. Ran into some coolant leaks so will fix them too, oil is fine though, its draining perfectly. I'm glad I stayed with the .35 nozzel size for the inlet.

Congrats dude!!

[bigairboarder44]

Re: Starting turbo build

awesome!

[g9m1c]

Re: Starting turbo build

very nice! cant wait to see more pics

[ssms5411]

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I finally got the coolant system so it doesn't leak , what a pain , if you for get one thing your screwed, took the TB off 3 times to correct leaks, I forgot that its presssurized on both sides 18 PSI +. Its fine now , will be starting on intercooling pipping next, maybe tomorrow.

[ssms5411]

Re: Starting turbo build

Got all the intercooler pippping routed except for a 2.5" one for the turbo side, becuase it goes from 2.5" to 3" so had to order a T bolt clamp. Started it up with the pipping on with a jack and it seems pretty well flowing even at low rpms. I think the guy at Peak Boost is going to be right, boost at 2000-2500 RPMS low boost and max at 6000 RPMS. Will post up pics when I get the T clamp and pipping routed with the exhaust done too.

[ACiFiC]

Re: Starting turbo build

Steve, did you ever modify that AC hose? never followed that thread but its been dwelling in the back of my mind.

[ssms5411]

Re: Starting turbo build

Steve, did you ever modify that AC hose? never followed that thread but its been dwelling in the back of my mind.

Yes , had a design and took it to Nappa and they sent it to a A/C guy who did it for me for I think it was $60 or something. I'm glad I had it done makes alot of room in the engine bay.

[ACiFiC]

Re: Starting turbo build

Yes , had a design and took it to Nappa and they sent it to a A/C guy who did it for me for I think it was $60 or something. I'm glad I had it done makes alot of room in the engine bay.

awesome, wouldnt mind seeing a couple pictures of that when you have the time.

[g9m1c]

Re: Starting turbo build

awesome, wouldnt mind seeing a couple pictures of that when you have the time.

I second that

[ssms5411]

Re: Starting turbo build

Heres some pics , I had some before the turbo but I lost them do to my laptop going out but I still have the design somewhere. Last pic is of the turbo pipping underneath which is about the same height as the turbo pipping. Hope you can see the A/C hose I wrapped some of it in heat wrap but if I was to do it again I would take another 2-3"s off the accumulator side just to make it fit better. When it goes out I'm just going to take it back in and have them do another new hose just like it.

[ssms5411]

Re: Starting turbo build

These damm coolant lines are driving me crazy, they leak then I fix the leak and then they leak again. I'm going to try some different lines and see if they will work right. Thry really are getting old, worse comes to worse I'll have to take them off the heater core and delete the heater.