Still running strong
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From: clarksville TN
Car: 87 camaro
Engine: 2.8 v.6
Transmission: auto
Still running strong
It's me glad to back from the desert, 2.8 is still running great but need some advice for more hosrepower an any recommendation's on turbo's would really apprceite it.
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From: Tucson, AZ, USA
Car: '99 Trans Am, '86 Camaro
Engine: LS1, Scrap
Transmission: T56, T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Stock ZT, 3.42 Open
Turbo systems for these cars aren't at a stage where we can really advise you on anything... these cars were never meant to be turbocharged. There's no parts out there to help.. everything has to be custom fabricated. If you can't research this on your own, you're not likely to work your way through it successfully. Speaking from experience, even with a good understanding of what's being done, unexpected issues are abundant. I'm sure Doward would agree on that wholeheartedly.
We have yet to really settle on what's the best turbocharger.. only two of us have turbochargers, so there's not alot of reviews on the turbo sizing to really guide you.. just gotta do the calculations and take your gut feeling on where to go...
But, here's what little I can offer. On a 2.8, the Supra CT26 is a hair too large. Make custom manifolds, you'll thank yourself later. Starion intercoolers are a PITA to fit behind the bumper and get high-flow piping too, no matter how well they seem to fit initially, and a custom intercooler would work far better.
We have yet to really settle on what's the best turbocharger.. only two of us have turbochargers, so there's not alot of reviews on the turbo sizing to really guide you.. just gotta do the calculations and take your gut feeling on where to go...
But, here's what little I can offer. On a 2.8, the Supra CT26 is a hair too large. Make custom manifolds, you'll thank yourself later. Starion intercoolers are a PITA to fit behind the bumper and get high-flow piping too, no matter how well they seem to fit initially, and a custom intercooler would work far better.
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Car: '99 Trans Am, '86 Camaro
Engine: LS1, Scrap
Transmission: T56, T5
Axle/Gears: 3.42 Stock ZT, 3.42 Open
Originally posted by camaro_junkie
I call for a sticky at the top of the V6 forum that talks about turbos.
I call for a sticky at the top of the V6 forum that talks about turbos.
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