Project turbo 04 GTO

[jameser]

This project is in its infancy stages right now. It is a Ls1 with a 6 speed. I am collecting the parts, and have almost everything I need. This will be a home garage build with a very small budget. This is the wife's car so the build will be mild with around 450 rwhp in mind. I am using an ON3 76mm turbo which I have used on other turbo projects and works flawlessly. This will be a front mount turbo setup and this car is a very tight fit for a turbo. I am keeping A/C so that will be hard to work around. If you guys have any experience on doing a turbo GTO or have sugestions, lets here or see them. Here is a pic of the car right now. I will probably start tearing it down in the next few weeks. Ill update as I go.

 

[orangejuiced86]

You still have the Malibu?

 

[jameser]

You still have the Malibu?

Yep, sitting in the garage. The Malibu is an awesome running driving car, I am thinking about doing a few things and kicking up the boost. Right now it is running 10.9 to 11.2. Car looks and sounds like a old man cruiser, but surprises many people. I want to turn up the HP and get it into the high 9s low 10s, but it is just so reliable right now. Definitely a fun car that never needs the hood to be opened for any reason.

 

[jameser]

Got some pics from my phone. Wanted to do a driver's side front mount turbo but there is virtually no room for the exhaust. So I did a log style passenger header. This engine bay is tight. I know what I built is not optimal but it will work for my needs. I still need to build the down pipe, mount the wastegate, and make some mounts for the piping and turbo. That should complete the hotside.



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[jameser]

The turbo is so tightly packed in there that I'll have to use a screen. I ran out of gas on the tig welder so more work will be next weekend.

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[Teef racing]

Awesome work! Where do you buy your materials from?

 

[jameser]

Thanks, I buy most everything from Summit and eBay.

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[SuperStang90]

I've been pretty impressed with the ON3 turbos. I have their kit on my car with the 70mm base turbo they offer, 3 years and still making 10+ pounds of boost with no problems. You running their 76mm on your Malibu as well? Seen you run at Lapeer this year and that thing is definately surprising!

 

[jameser]

Yes. I'm running the on3 76 on the Malibu also. Next time come by and say hi. I had there base 70mm on one of my old notchback stangs, worked great and is still on the car working great 3 years now.

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[AutoRoc]

TIGHT setup!! MIGHT need some heat shield. Can't wait to see the WG/Downpipe. Don't forget the O2 bung, I forgot to add an extra on mine while building. Keep it up!

 

[jameser]

TIGHT setup!! MIGHT need some heat shield. Can't wait to see the WG/Downpipe. Don't forget the O2 bung, I forgot to add an extra on mine while building. Keep it up!

Thanks, I have the O2 bungs already, still need to put them in. I have heat shielding, exhaust wrap and a turbo blanket. It's hard to get alot done at once, I only have a few hours on the weekends to do anything.

 

[5.0kid]

looks good thats a sharp car.

 

[white out]

Looks like a great build.

May I suggest: http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-heat-protection.html

 

[hangemhigh]

Sweet project!

 

[jameser]

looks good thats a sharp car.

Thanks

Looks like a great build.


May I suggest: http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-heat-protection.html

Thanks, ill check out what they have to offer.

Sweet project!

Thanks

 

[wastedrubber]

Awesome project! Looks like you're able to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time.

 

[chuck-norris]

Let's see how long you keep this one lol.

 

[jameser]

Awesome project! Looks like you're able to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time.

Hoping to have everything done by the first of the year. Then take it in for a tune.

Let's see how long you keep this one lol.

Probably not that long, I get bored easy.LOL

 

[jameser]

Here are some update pics.

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[AutoRoc]

Compact! Nice looking piece.