Anyone interested in a custom fabricated turbo kit for their thirdgen??
08-22-2003, 03:10 PM
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Car: 2000 Trans Am
Engine: LS1
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Anyone interested in a custom fabricated turbo kit for their thirdgen??
Someone mentioned this in my post about selling my car and I have said all along that I would gladly put together a turbo system for someone.
I will soon have the garage space to do it and I LOVE doing the work. In fact, I bet I enjoy the build part more than the actual timeslipping/racing. LOL
If someone is interested, SERIOUSLY interested and can foot the bill for a turbo kit, Id be more than happy to put it together.
Just tossing this out there. I love doing the work and I think that my own results, limited as they may be, can speak for what I am able to accomplish.
Hell, if I got this going maybe I could be a paying sponsor here one day. LOL
I will soon have the garage space to do it and I LOVE doing the work. In fact, I bet I enjoy the build part more than the actual timeslipping/racing. LOL
If someone is interested, SERIOUSLY interested and can foot the bill for a turbo kit, Id be more than happy to put it together.
Just tossing this out there. I love doing the work and I think that my own results, limited as they may be, can speak for what I am able to accomplish.
Hell, if I got this going maybe I could be a paying sponsor here one day. LOL
08-22-2003, 05:45 PM
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Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
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if only you were closer...
08-23-2003, 12:18 AM
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Ditto, It's going to be a bit off (around income tax return time). But I'd be interested pending price.
I'm torn between turboing my current 355 or building a 427 stroker and putting a big direct port shot on it
I'm torn between turboing my current 355 or building a 427 stroker and putting a big direct port shot on it
08-23-2003, 12:37 AM
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Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
Engine: Proaction 412, Accel singleplane
Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter
Axle/Gears: stock w/later 4th gen torsen pos
Guido just to confirm this; you did mean having the persons car to build it right? not building and shipping the exhaust kit to someone? you need to have the car right?
08-23-2003, 12:58 AM
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I would be interested in you building the headers and y-pipe. I was thinking about a 91mm Turbo. I already have the PAracing K-member. Let us know...Would you have to have the car?
08-23-2003, 01:14 AM
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Depends on cost, if it's close to or a little more than the roots blower I plan on going with, then I would be intrested, but it has to include everything from the intake manifold up. Besides, I'm fairly close (45 min or so) from you. I didn't realize you lived in Connersville. I'm in New Pal (just east of Indy).
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08-23-2003, 12:07 PM
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Car: 2000 Trans Am
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I know where new pal is. I go throught there a lot. The cops are always dicks up that way so I ALWAYS make sure to go the sped limit. LOL
I would have to have the car. Thirdgens are very tight for exhaust clearance.
What i mean, is that I would be willing to build them for people. Maybe, if I got one or two different ones setup, I could build a jig and be able to do them without a car but the first couple would have to be on the car. And would depend if someone wanted a twin or single. either is feasible.
Would probably do it out of steel 16ga. tubing too because it would save cost, and seems that a lot of people are using steel tubing in their kits these days and it holds up fine.
I would have to have the car. Thirdgens are very tight for exhaust clearance.
What i mean, is that I would be willing to build them for people. Maybe, if I got one or two different ones setup, I could build a jig and be able to do them without a car but the first couple would have to be on the car. And would depend if someone wanted a twin or single. either is feasible.
Would probably do it out of steel 16ga. tubing too because it would save cost, and seems that a lot of people are using steel tubing in their kits these days and it holds up fine.
08-23-2003, 01:45 PM
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Car: '85 Z28
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Ya, they are dicks, but I'm lucky and live on the county line so I don't have to worry about them much. I'm intrested as long as it doesn't cost too much, and I have truck so it wouldn't be a problem letting you have the car for however long you needed it.
08-24-2003, 12:28 PM
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Car: 86 Iroc
Engine: 305 TPI
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I would be intested as well in a Kit for a Twin Setup as that is what Im Shooting for with my Iroc Rebuild atm.
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08-25-2003, 01:32 AM
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Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
Engine: Proaction 412, Accel singleplane
Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter
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yeah if you built just a single pass side header with a inlet for using a shorty of anykind on the driverside and running it to the pass side one you made and still fit a turbo on the front end of it I would be really interested in something like that.
Sadly enough it comes down to costs there too, if you happen to build the twin header set and the price is outstanding I would have to reconsider my ideals on what is more sensible.
Sadly enough it comes down to costs there too, if you happen to build the twin header set and the price is outstanding I would have to reconsider my ideals on what is more sensible.
08-27-2003, 12:39 PM
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Car: 1989 Formula 350
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well I'm in Fort Wayne. It's not that far, and my motor was just built for forced induction(low comp). So do you have a ballpark for prices and time to complete? I am very interested.
09-02-2003, 07:11 PM
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Car: 2007 Saturn Sky Redline
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I'm definately interested. Maybe a junkyard thirdgen would be good enough to test header setups on?
Also, I wouldn't worry about people who would be running the stock airbox etc as I'd think that if you're putting a turbo in your thirdgen there's not much that's going to be left stock anyway...
Also, I wouldn't worry about people who would be running the stock airbox etc as I'd think that if you're putting a turbo in your thirdgen there's not much that's going to be left stock anyway...
09-02-2003, 08:31 PM
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Car: 1992 B4C 1LE
Engine: Proaction 412, Accel singleplane
Transmission: built 700R4 w/custom converter
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yeah if you just built the Y and down pipes and told us use X brand of shorty header, then thats what I would be willing to do if it helps any like hooker or SLP etc.
09-04-2003, 10:43 AM
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Car: 2000 Trans Am
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For those of you keeping up, I am negotiating a deal to do a single turbo kit on a 3rd gen Formula.
When this all goes through I will make some final estimations before I decide how to proceed.
Looks like a single turbo kit will be made now though!
Stay tuned.
When this all goes through I will make some final estimations before I decide how to proceed.
Looks like a single turbo kit will be made now though!
Stay tuned.
09-05-2003, 07:42 AM
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I cant say anything at this point. I havent even got the dude's car in my posession. I have to see how close the headers are to everything under the hood before I decide, even if I do, how these things can be replicated and sold.
09-05-2003, 09:15 PM
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oh yeah
sounds great, so far so good! A kit would be good for some, manifolds would be great for my single turbo setup! Hope all goes through and we can be messin with supra's!!!!
Good times, good times!!!
Good times, good times!!!
09-16-2003, 08:18 PM
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Originally posted by Guido
...how these things can be replicated and sold.
...how these things can be replicated and sold.
protect your market man, it's really cool that you're pioneering a turbo kit for the masses; if you can keep it exclusive, you could wind up like steve spohn or lon at top down, a respected monopolist =D Props to all those guys for finding a niche and filling it, just hold onto your secrets - so i can buy one in a couple months
09-18-2003, 10:16 PM
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Car: 2011 6.2 Silverado, 88/85 camaro
need?
Well, I certainly cant afford the turbo or procharger right now, but do you need someone to spit shine the turbo kits?? Taking applications? I expect atleast 10 shares of your companies stock when you make it big!, =)
-Greg, btw, let me kno if you need someone for spitshining the turbo kits! :hail:
-Greg, btw, let me kno if you need someone for spitshining the turbo kits! :hail:
09-26-2003, 10:33 AM
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i would be very interested in manifolds for twins.
09-27-2003, 06:07 AM
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Depending on price I would highly consider this. I've been searching for a turbo kit for some time now, so count me in.
09-28-2003, 02:02 AM
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Originally posted by B4Ctom1
yeah if you built just a single pass side header with a inlet for using a shorty of anykind on the driverside and running it to the pass side one you made and still fit a turbo on the front end of it I would be really interested in something like that.
Sadly enough it comes down to costs there too, if you happen to build the twin header set and the price is outstanding I would have to reconsider my ideals on what is more sensible.
yeah if you built just a single pass side header with a inlet for using a shorty of anykind on the driverside and running it to the pass side one you made and still fit a turbo on the front end of it I would be really interested in something like that.
Sadly enough it comes down to costs there too, if you happen to build the twin header set and the price is outstanding I would have to reconsider my ideals on what is more sensible.
Guido, if you could do what tom is suggesting I think you would make a killing. I would definately buy something like this from you
09-29-2003, 06:48 PM
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Car: 1987 GTA
Engine: PT88 Turbo DART 406
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Originally posted by 89gta383
Guido, can you do a kit for a 4th gen?
Guido, can you do a kit for a 4th gen?
09-29-2003, 11:20 PM
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Car: 2000 Trans Am
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Originally posted by 89gta383
Guido, can you do a kit for a 4th gen?
Guido, can you do a kit for a 4th gen?
09-30-2003, 12:09 PM
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Car: 1989 Trans Am
Engine: 355 HSR
Transmission: Pro-Built 700r4 w/ 3400 converter
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LoL... thats funny u say that... cause they guy onefastgta is referring to is an LT1 car...
the guy he is talking about its a 95 LT1 z28 355 car... got a blower now, but wants a turbo...
the guy he is talking about its a 95 LT1 z28 355 car... got a blower now, but wants a turbo...
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