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HarvesterUT: (2014-11-04 15:07:43)

My goal is to make 450-500 hp while keeping the a/c and most of the other fancy do-dads. What size turbo am I looking for, and will it fit in the stock location with intercooling pipes?

Thanks

ozzyrulez: (2014-11-04 15:16:03)

There are a lot of turbos that will fit in the stock location. HX35 will fit down there and it pretty big.

Axel kain: (2014-11-04 15:33:01)

My PTE 5857 fits down there nicely too. plus with the 2.5" V-band outlet, makes plumbing by the steering shaft super easy. just requires an external gate.

HarvesterUT: (2014-11-04 15:42:51)

Thanks for the info, guys.

One extra thing: I know that "max powah" desires come in all types of torque/hp curves. One set-up has a wide power band while another takes forever to get there but makes super top-end power. I'd prefer a set-up with a wide, smooth power band over one that requires you to goose it any time you want to really move.

1986zxt: (2014-11-04 16:50:51)

I kept the A/C with my setup. Had to use 2.25 plumbing

Axel kain: (2014-11-04 19:21:28)

I kept A/C on my customer's car.... ran 2.5" with a HX35 setup, and external gate on the manifold.

your goals depend on cams, cam timing, compression ratio, displacement, and turbo selection.

HarvesterUT: (2014-11-05 03:14:47)

I'll be doing a full build to include rods, pistons, cams, springs, valves, plenum & exhaust. I just want to ensure that my power goal won't be hampered by stock turbo location.

Axel kain: (2014-11-05 13:34:52)

with a bone stock engine.... your power goal would not be hampered by the stock location.

HarvesterUT: (2014-11-05 23:34:24)

Good to know. Gotta have that a/c down here in TX.

FlawleZ: (2014-11-05 23:35:52)

Lookup 1sickZ. 9 second Z31. Used stock manifold, stock location.

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