shawnc16

I can give you a material list. I would rather not build another set, its pretty simple but a lot of work.

90camaro355rs

looking good, I keep looking for updates, seen one about maybe a fire up next weekend that would be cool!

shawnc16

That's the plan! Its a 2 steps forward, 1 step back sort of process right now. I'm knocking things off my checklist though.

BDR

On paper you're nowhere near 900hp on a 360ci engine and a 6-71 with only 10# boost. Sorry bro. Waaayyyyy off.

BDR

@shawnc16:

nice build. I have the exact same engine setup, same cam..differences are, I have a s475 and a backhalved 91 and I'm going blow-thru.

90camaro355rs

BDR, Thanks for your input, I know better since I am the one that built it! Thanks for your input though!

shawnc16

Well here ya go. In case anyone was wondering...

sterling454

Hey man, just came across your build. Awesome job! What material did you use for log manifolds and hot side piping?
Thanks

shawnc16

Manifolds are schedule 10 pipe and weld els. The hotside is just 304 SS 16 gauge.

sterling454

They look great! How much do they weigh? Thinking of doing some for mine. It's a big block though.
Thanks

shawnc16

Not sure on the weight. They aren't too bad honestly.

90camaro355rs

That is truly cool! Nice to hear it run after all the work you have done! Sounds good too, Can't wait to see it go down the road!

Ghettobird52

OMG please please please more vids!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! amazing build, EXCELLENT WORK!

shawnc16

I haven't been really taking any videos in the tuning process. Its kinda tough to make changes and watch things while holding my phone at the same time. I did however take it for a spin around the block and do a burnout in the driveway Haha!

shawnc16

Drove it to work yesterday, it's friggin' loud! Pulls pretty hard on 10 psi. The tune is pretty close. I have a Dyno day scheduled for this Saturday, if all goes well it's going to the strip on Sunday too!

shawnc16

Well, had some issues along the way. I haven't updated much but I did get the car out for a track day. Pretty impressed with it so far. 12lbs. Of boost, old slicks and no shift light! My factory tach is off by 400 rpm too.

j88l98irocz

iTrader: (4)

Awesome build! Nice work.

RS/SS 4.8

iTrader: (1)

Are you running a stock k member? If so how do you plan to run the exhaust out the back?

Jay_rich

iTrader: (4)

Awesome! Nice build.

Jay

shawnc16

Thanks guys, Yes I do currently have a stock k member. I could fit a 4" pipe between the subframe rail and the engine. The dipstick is currently the only thing in the way. I really would like to upgrade the k member but funding isn't there yet.

LS1BADZ28

Any plans on making more of those hotsides? I'd be in for a set...can't find anything on the market...

Also, what size and backspacing are your rear wheels? Tucks nicely

shawnc16

No go on the hotsides. Too much work. Rears are 15x8's with 4.5 BS. 28x10.5 tire

pmcruz781

Are you a welder by trade? The quality of you welding on your project is impressive.

shawnc16

No, I do quite a few projects at work. That's mostly where I got my TIG experience. I'm self taught and bought my own machine. Thanks though, I'm getting better!

AGearHead4life

Awesome project Shawn! Congrats on getting to drive it. I can wait to finish my similar build. Thanks for taking the time to post pics and info. Its nice to get ideas by seeing what others have done before you jump into it yourself.

shawnc16

Not a problem. Thanks. Obviously there's s few things I wish I did different but I don't think it turned out too bad for my first turbo setup.

BDR

did you shave the lip off the turbo housing or just put a silicone coupler over it?

shawnc16

No, it's a factory race cover. This cover is actually from a John Deere generator.

86trbota

lookin good man. john deere turbos ftw lol

shawnc16

Ahhh! Updates are coming! The car made plenty of passes down the track this past season. I had traction issues every pass. I had a lot of the old guys at the track asking me about my sanity! Anyway. In search of traction, I decided to make some suspension updates to the front and rear!

I purchased a set of Viking DA rear shocks, rod end panhard bar, LCA's and V6 springs. The current rear setup is poly. I also bought a set of stiff wall 28's at the end of the season.

The front setup is currently a stock k member and a arms and some ST lowering springs. So far I purchased a BMR K Member and A Arms. I need to order coilovers, 90/10 struts and CC plates next.

Other than that, my current ARB is a spohn bar and its been sliding side to side a bit on launch which concerned be. I bought a set of collar sleeves to clamp on the bar to stop that from happening. Hopefully I can get my 60' down with all these changes! So far a best of 1.58 is horrible!

Besides all those things, my last track day resulted in an issue with my trans. I was stuck in 3rd gear. I ended up pulling the trans and it'll go in for a rebuild plus my transbrake will be going in. Next season should be fun

tylercamaro

iTrader: (1)

looks good! havent seen any updates on this car since you tore it apart on MiFbody

shawnc16

I may or may not bring it to the next M&G

tylercamaro

iTrader: (1)

i still havent been to the M&G i just meet everyone either on woodward or by lending a hand.

shawnc16

It's a car show.. I kinda find car shows boring. I'd rather do a cruise or hit up Woodward myself

tylercamaro

iTrader: (1)

no i know what it i, just never gotten to bakers yet. and i agree cruising is much more fun.

shawnc16

I just realized how much I haven't updated this thread. The car is now intercooled, still on E85 and was mostly on 12 psi but I did bump it to 15 a few times.

Interior is still a mess.

And my best pass

BDR

daammnnn.. thats flyin'!

AGearHead4life

Yea buddy! Good job!

mw66nova

iTrader: (13)

2015 is gonna be a race to the single digits, i can just tell, lol.

shawnc16

First pass in 2015 9.xx

Jay_rich

iTrader: (4)

Awesome numbers! I hope to see it around woodward next summer. If I make it out at all. I use to do Friday nights a lot in the summer

Jay

shawnc16

Its been out there a few times Jay. I work 2nd shift so I don't go out Friday nights anymore but usually Saturday I'll shoot down there. Seems like Fridays are the nights to go though. There's going to be a few turbo LS third gens floating around Woodward next season

shawnc16

Did some cold weather work today in the garage. Installed the Collars on the ARB. Threw on the LCA's and Panhard bar. One shock relocation bracket was installed and I gave up for the night.

mw66nova

iTrader: (13)

shawn, move those sway bar axle mounts further outward towards lca mounts basically to the bend of the sway bar, and you'll not need those collars to keep it from sliding.

shawnc16

I can't. I'd have to cut my back brace again which is a pain! I think the collars will work

Blownz28man

iTrader: (2)

Sweet build, need to get my *** in gear and finish mine! Why you running dual waste gates? Like your iPad mount!

shawnc16

Yeah ya do! Couple reasons on the gates. The turbo is a twin scroll, space constraints and twin gates offer a little better control. I may change up the drives side to match the passenger side. I think it looks kinda goofy like that.

pmcruz781

That shifter you have in your car is out of control

shawnc16

Haha! I get a lot of questions about it!

shawnc16

Well, I figure you turbo guys need some motivation. I'm in the middle of a cleanup project. Trying to get all my wiring to a more permanent solution rather than the rats nest I was running last year.
I've made a few improvements this year. Viking DA's in the rear and all rod end suspension with V6 Moog springs. 28x10.5 stiff walls are going on as well.
The trans is getting built with a Griner brake.
Up front I bought a BMR tubular K member and A arms but that wont be installed until Viking releases their front struts. Anyway, the Turbo****** will be out next week!

2014 Before


2015 After