1999 Custom Turbo

[vfres1]

I have completed my project 1999 3.8 Turbo charged camaro. Raced it with no problems, in fact top speed of 135 mph. Abot a week after while driving check engine light came on and oil pressure dropped. I have some idea whats going on but need some help.
1.Head gasket needs to be changed(I have stock)
2.Need Fuel pump with injectors
3.Race Cam

Now mind you car is still running fine but when I go over 80 mph engine light comes on. So am thinking Stock Head gasket need to be changed due to pressure build up, stock gasket can not hold and over sized turbo. Or rebuild engine...........:burn:

Look at pics...........www.fquick.com/vfres1

[CFreed11]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

How's your ground clearance with both pipes under the K like that? and what size pipe did you use? Looks good

[3.4grapeofwrath]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

How much boost are you running? How are you tuning? Low oil pressure sounds like the main bearings might be worn. You can check the engine compression if you think the head gaskets are leaking.

[2.8 Bird]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

Very clean set up.

[thebeewantsboost]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

what the code?

[WarShrike]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

Nice, looks like the old force fed fabs turbo kits from back in the day.

[vfres1]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

Ground clearance is good but need to watch out for speed bumps, 3 inch pipe with pressure clamps. Pipes painted black............Sleeper

[vfres1]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

Since the Turbo is large I placed it a 4 psi. I do not know how much is producing at this time. I did have mechanic look at engine and compression is go, but when light comes on will not go pass 30 mph and Reduce Power light comes on.

I then put some oil in engine and light turns off. Also some light water has been showing on value cover, but has not mixed.

[vfres1]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

Thanks

[vfres1]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

Have not checked code but Reduce Power Light comes on and cant not drive over 30 mph. I place oil in value cover and light turns off and engine goes back to normal.

[vfres1]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

Yes, Turbo on buget...lol

[thebeewantsboost]

Re: 1999 Custom Turbo

check the code!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!