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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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Car: 87 camaro
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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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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 06:04 PM
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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.
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 06:53 PM
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I call for a sticky at the top of the V6 forum that talks about turbos.
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 07:46 PM
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what about the GN and the T-type, didnt that open up the v6 part's line ?
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Old Mar 9, 2004 | 08:19 PM
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Originally posted by camaro_junkie
I call for a sticky at the top of the V6 forum that talks about turbos.
It's already on the to-do list, but it's not at the top.
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