Turboing V6 Start
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Stop now before u damGe those heads. On cell will reply better lateral
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I linked you pics before but man dont grind on the decks of the heads(the bottom of them) or grind where the valve seats. I dont wana see you mess them up either.
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No. They aren't grinned man looks like it though. Just was cleaning them up with a hard metal wire tool I got in my set. They are clean now.
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I see What you mean. I'll take pics of it all cleaned up and everything to actually see How they really look.
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K springs r in today. I need a updated list of What to get. This is What i know needs to be bought:
-fuel injectors.
-aldl cable and the burn equipment
-o2 wideband sensor
-New band (what size do i need now btw since i did the a/c delete)
-basic pipes to reach turbo to intercooler ( What angles will i need?)
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Some extra stuff I bought is
-titanium exhaust wrapping
-the oil feed stuff
-fuel injectors.
-aldl cable and the burn equipment
-o2 wideband sensor
-New band (what size do i need now btw since i did the a/c delete)
-basic pipes to reach turbo to intercooler ( What angles will i need?)
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Some extra stuff I bought is
-titanium exhaust wrapping
-the oil feed stuff
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[quote=GreenCamaro13;5297289-New band (what size do i need now btw since i did the a/c delete)
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What do ya mean band?? Do you mean belt?
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What do ya mean band?? Do you mean belt?
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All you have to do is go into a autozone or whatever and ask for a belt for a 1982-1992 camaro and get a non A/C belt. Thats what I did and there easy to find, heres one from advanced auto parts.
1991 3.1L Camaro without A/C http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...R%7CGRPBELTAMS_____
1991 3.1L Camaro without A/C http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...R%7CGRPBELTAMS_____
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Did you already get a blow off valve?
Do you happend to know what that wastegate spring is on that turbo? It should be in lbs...look at the ebay page you bought it from.
Do you happend to know what that wastegate spring is on that turbo? It should be in lbs...look at the ebay page you bought it from.
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wategate? Ok thats fine, thats just the limit for your boost, in order for you to make more boost youll need a boost controler or some sort. But untill you have the tune under control theres no sence in turning it up anyways. I run 12.5psi on average. When I did my build, after about a month and once I sorta knew what I was doing, I got a boost controler and jacked the boost up slowly untill I got to 12psi as I think that is a safe limit to the car on a daily basis..
Always remember its not the boost or anything else that generly wounds the engine, its the tuning that does the damage if not done properly. Thats why the wideband o2 sensor kit and tuning equitment is so important.
Always remember its not the boost or anything else that generly wounds the engine, its the tuning that does the damage if not done properly. Thats why the wideband o2 sensor kit and tuning equitment is so important.
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K. So will the tunning equipment work as the boost control? Got most going. Just picked up springs and the belt
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In order to turn up the boost you will need to buy controler or some sort. But I really dont advise you turning up the boost untill you know what your doing as for tuning. I can help with your tuning(files) but still you need to know how to do it also and what to look for when driving the car.
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K. Hey man quick question. How'd you get your dash lights blue. U ordered white cluster face now I need to know How to make it color.
On another note. Gonna contact southbay about fier.s
On another note. Gonna contact southbay about fier.s
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I just got some LED lights. I forgot the size off my head, but there pretty cheep. Search for led dash lights and youll find some info on it.
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k well its been decided that im going to take out a loan of 600 to buy the cables injectors and the rest of the stuff ill need to get the camaro running, and ill pay the loan off withing the next 3 months. hopefully i get my car running by july 5th, is it possible?
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Its possible but it will be a hard grind to get it there. It took me a little over a month to get the turbo on right. I worked on it about 1-2 hrs every day. Dont rush it if at all possible. Also keep in mind I already did all the cam, head work prior to adding the turbo.
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Yea. Right now j got a out 6 hours I can work on the car. But after July 5 I'll be working from 8 am too 5 So by the time I get out it wll be dark So not much time.
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When I did the turbo build, I was gone from 7-4 each day of the week. Thats why I only got 1-2 hrs a day to play with it. And on the weekends I was usually somewhat busy with the girl frnd. But Its not to hard to pipe the car up once you get the idea of how you want to do it. I bet I did almost all of my welding in 4-6hrs tops with no help except from a friend to hold a pipe here and there so I could tack it.
The most time consuming things are the piping(fabrication), and getting your oil lines(mainly the bung to the oil pan done) Make a check list of what you have to do and make sure it is all right before you think your done. Being in a rush is not a good thing.
The most time consuming things are the piping(fabrication), and getting your oil lines(mainly the bung to the oil pan done) Make a check list of what you have to do and make sure it is all right before you think your done. Being in a rush is not a good thing.
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K. So I need some help man. I need help to see What else o need to buy.
Can you link the sensor stuff and the burning stuff I ll need for the chip.
also What pipes you used.
Not sure What else. I got all the oil line stuff posted on the other page. Thxs man.
Can you link the sensor stuff and the burning stuff I ll need for the chip.
also What pipes you used.
Not sure What else. I got all the oil line stuff posted on the other page. Thxs man.
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Heres some of the parts I bought, so you may want other things or people may reccoment diferent items. But I was on a budget so this is the stuff I got.
Map sensor to use for tuning either 2 or 3 bar map depending on what you want to use(mask)
2bar/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-2BAR-MAP-...7b6673&vxp=mtr
Or a 3 bar(which is what I have)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-STYLE-SUP...4fcc51&vxp=mtr
Wideband o2 sensor kit(this is a must in my mind) This is what I have.
http://14point7.com/SLC-DIY-2.php Very very good one for 200 bucks!
Map sensor to use for tuning either 2 or 3 bar map depending on what you want to use(mask)
2bar/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-2BAR-MAP-...7b6673&vxp=mtr
Or a 3 bar(which is what I have)
http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-STYLE-SUP...4fcc51&vxp=mtr
Wideband o2 sensor kit(this is a must in my mind) This is what I have.
http://14point7.com/SLC-DIY-2.php Very very good one for 200 bucks!
http://www.moates.net/gp1-package-gm...h-2-chips.html
http://aldlcables.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd1u
I just used all 2 1/2" new exhaust pipe. The thinest guage you can get for the charge piping. I should have used aluminum but I could only weld steel. So thats why I went with steel. Along with some U bends so that you can try to use all manderal bends on the piping. Really Its just creativity and isnt to hard at all if you can weld, grind, and cut metal.
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Subscribed to see how this ends.
Good job.
Good job.
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Can you link the sensor stuff and the burning stuff I ll need for the chip.
http://www.moates.net/apu1-autoprom-...b-version.html
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Whats one of those cost Rob? That autoprom above?
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Whats one of those cost Rob? That autoprom above?
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Hey mark. Inside the springs. Is there supposed to be a rubber thing hugging the valve entrance
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Yea its called a valve stem seal....IIRC. Ask napa for unbrella valve stem seals for a 82-92 Camaro V8(or basically a small block chevy). You have a few extra but they are better then our V6 stock replacements. They cost like 10 bucks or so at NAPA.
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Are they the umbrella style or the hard rubber ones?
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http://www.moates.net/burn2-flash-n-...rogrammer.html
http://www.moates.net/gp1-package-gm...h-2-chips.html
http://aldlcables.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd1u
I just used all 2 1/2" new exhaust pipe. The thinest guage you can get for the charge piping. I should have used aluminum but I could only weld steel. So thats why I went with steel. Along with some U bends so that you can try to use all manderal bends on the piping. Really Its just creativity and isnt to hard at all if you can weld, grind, and cut metal.
http://www.moates.net/gp1-package-gm...h-2-chips.html
http://aldlcables.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd1u
I just used all 2 1/2" new exhaust pipe. The thinest guage you can get for the charge piping. I should have used aluminum but I could only weld steel. So thats why I went with steel. Along with some U bends so that you can try to use all manderal bends on the piping. Really Its just creativity and isnt to hard at all if you can weld, grind, and cut metal.
do i also need to get the
Bosch 17014 Lambda Sensor ($50)??
ordering the stuff right now
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Yes you do. Sorry I forgot to link that. $190 in items all together.
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awesome, just got done ordering the rest of the parts. yea
haha. ok so whats next. to buy? i got the 3 bar also, not sure if i told you already and got the oil list you made earlier.
haha. ok so whats next. to buy? i got the 3 bar also, not sure if i told you already and got the oil list you made earlier. Joined: Mar 2011
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cool, you will need some silicone couplers but really just get some piping from a local exhaust shop and start building the piping. I cant help much with that else then read though Project89 and My thread on turboing on the stickys. That should be good enough to get you going and pipeing it up. Just make sure the turbo is roughly in the same area as either me or project89 turbo build. You must have the turbo higher then the oil pan on the car by a good Ft or 2.
Ive gotta get to bed. Its eastern time here and I gotta work at 6am. Ill get back on tommorow and help as much as I can. Im in the process of getting my alky injection set up on my car finished tommorow but ill be on after work and getting my car up and going.
Ive gotta get to bed. Its eastern time here and I gotta work at 6am. Ill get back on tommorow and help as much as I can. Im in the process of getting my alky injection set up on my car finished tommorow but ill be on after work and getting my car up and going.
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k man sounds good thanks! messgd southbay also so hopefully i get a response soon. thnxs again!
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If you're still looking for injectors I have a set of 24# I can let go cheap.
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Originally Posted by GreenCamaro13
How much miles and how much
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28Lbs ones that he has should last you for a bit, and be a great start for a decent prive. 270 give or take HP out of them. I personally wouldnt get any smaller though or you'll be maxing them out in no time.
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K. Well pm sent. Can you link me the umbrella style valve stem seals. The ones I have suck So bad.








