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47086, Turbo Install checklist...
Posted by CopperEclipse96, Apr-20-03 07:12 AM
I'm trying to put together a checklist sort of thing for pwople who are installing their custom turbo kits, and obviously won't have instructions. I was thinking we could just go with a typical setup, inline fuel pump, sfmu, 1G BOV, 1G SMIC, the things that a lot of people with custom kits use. I want to get a list of all the oil line connections, vacuum lines, fuel lines, EVERYTHING. Pretty much a step-by-step guide, that could be used with almost any custom setup. thanks guys, get this good so it can go in the "things we've seen before."
47097, RE: Turbo Install checklist...
Posted by dougie2, Apr-20-03 09:52 AM
There is no one single list that will work for everyone. But here's what I used:

NGK BRK7E-11 Plugs - NGK-1283 (Paid 7.96 @ summitracing.com)
Valve Cover Breather Filter (Paid 7.99 @ Autozone)
Oil Catch Can ($50 @ RRE)
Autometer Phantom A/F Gauge ATM-5775 (Paid $30)
Autometer Phantom Oil Pressure Gauge ATM-5757 (Paid $49)
Autometer Phantom Transmission Temperature Gauge ATM-5727 (Paid $49)
Autometer Phantom EGT Gauge 5744 (paid $136 @ summit)
Autometer Phantom Boost Gauge ATM-5703 ($47 @ summit)
Autometer Phantom Electric Fuel Pressure Gauge ($189 @ summit)
Garrett T3 Turbocharger (Paid $403 @ eBay.com)
Custom Turbo Manifold (Paid $250 @ gottude.com/auto)
Oil Line Kit (Paid $80 @ gottude.com/auto)
Vortech S-FMU w/ all disks & springs (Paid $210 shipped)
INTAKE FILTER & pipe (from old CAI)
Missing Link (paid $55 shipped @ group5motorsport.com)
Holley 255lph HP fuel pump (Paid $100 shipped)
1g BOV crushed (Paid $46.00 shipped @ ebay.com)
1g BOV adapter flange (Paid $25.00 shipped @ ebay.com)
Manual Boost Controller - ball & spring (Paid $18 shipped @ eBay.com)
Starion Front Mount Intercooler (Paid $157 shipped)
Intercooler Piping 2.25" (Paid $100)
DSM 450cc Fuel Injectors (paid $50 shipped @ dsmtrader.com)
SS Fuel lines/fittings -6AN (paid $130 @ summitracing.com)
Custom 2.5" turbo-back exhaust ($250 @ Ray's Custom Exhaust)

Total comes to $2500. I wouldn't have it any other way. This doesn't include my fully built engine that came before the turbo. I initially tuned for 15psi and now I'm in the process of tuning for 22-25psi. It's not a daily driver though.
47112, RE: Turbo Install checklist...
Posted by CopperEclipse96, Apr-20-03 03:16 PM
thanks, thats a good list and all, but I mean more along the lines of an installation checklist, such as...
"connect the vacuum line from the BOV to the intake manifold" and things like that.
47113, RE: Turbo Install checklist...
Posted by tim97rs, Apr-20-03 03:33 PM
you'll have to do a search. theres no one single source for it all...
47114, RE: Turbo Install checklist...
Posted by dougie2, Apr-20-03 03:50 PM
If you're doing a custom install, then you should have plenty of experience and knowledge about how a turbo system works and how it's installed. See the HRC and/or Star instructions for a typical installation guide... and Corky Bell's book about turbocharging. Also check out homemadeturbo.com!
47166, RE: Turbo Install checklist...
Posted by CopperEclipse96, Apr-21-03 05:43 AM
haha yeah, i know all this, andi know that there is no single source, bu that is what I am trying to make fo he people who doit in the future. i have maximum boost and all that. just tryin to help out other people.