1990 Coupe - 'budget' turbo kit

[Z06killinsbf]

Man I'm just messing with you. Got to looking at my car and I believe it is not a good "first time" project car to turbo. Too much stuff in the way and too many other things to upgrade to make it a whole package.

[turbostang]

It's alive, but there's a whole bunch of stuff left to do.

*relocate FPR and hook up reference line
*relocate / mount coil
*relocate / mount starter solenoid
*repaint downpipe (used the 350* paint on accident, cans look the same!)
*convert radiator to -16 fittings
*finish exhaust
*build rear end
*convert carb to blowthrough

I'll likely finish the exhaust to the belhousing area - it's not needed (right now), since after I dyno it - the car's coming apart for the cage, sfc's, and probably fuel tank and maybe a water tank.

Here's the startup video:

[greenbullitt]

Ill come do the gears this week...I caught the damn bug!

[Jimbo]

I'm envious, of both the talent and the car. That is the same setup I am wanting to put together.

[hotrod66stang]

That's really impressive. If I ever decide to turn up this T2.3 a few notches, I'll definitely give you a shout. Can't wait to see the full finished product.

[DON SVO]

That's really impressive. If I ever decide to turn up this T2.3 a few notches, I'll definitely give you a shout. Can't wait to see the full finished product.

What's stopping you???

[mk5.0]

looks badass man

[mk5.0]

Have you ever thought about running wiggins fittings instead of the T-bolt Clamps ?

[hotrod66stang]

What's stopping you???

Owning 9 vehicles...I'll be thinning out the herd once it gets warmer.

[turbostang]

looks badass man

Have you ever thought about running wiggins fittings instead of the T-bolt Clamps ?

Thanks - Yeah, someday I'll run wiggins fittings, but right now, I had the Vbands laying around from a couple years back. So, no need to buy any.

[Cooter]

are wiggins really necessary at low boost? seems like v-bands will work great

[Acrotom]

are wiggins really necessary at low boost? seems like v-bands will work great

Wiggins fittings look cool, and may be convenient when doing maintenance in a hurry, but I doubt that they would provide much benefit. The straps that have been installed on the cold side connections will likely eliminate any hose blow off.

Turbostang - nice work, and thanks for sharing the story and pictures. It helps motivate some of us! Look forward to seeing more about this car.

[Cooter]

I figured anything under 40psi was a cake-walk

my buddy's drag truck is all v-band on the cold side

[NoClassic]

Nice work

What paint are you using on the hot parts?

[mk5.0]

I figured anything under 40psi was a cake-walk

my buddy's drag truck is all v-band on the cold side

Thanks - Yeah, someday I'll run wiggins fittings, but right now, I had the Vbands laying around from a couple years back. So, no need to buy any.

V-bands work great, I was referring to the silicone connectors and T-bolt clamps on the cold side. It would be sweet with some wiggins on the cold side. But the Retainer lugs should work pretty damn good too.