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    Default LS turbo build help (parts included)

    hey guys...i'm wanting to piece together a LS turbo and want to do it right and have a very reliable daily! I have a semi put together list of what to get but want to make sure everything that I am thinking of is all that I need...please state any suggestions or parts that I am missing or better parts etc. also looking to have around 300whp give or take thanks guys



    *t3/t4 turbo (50 trim or 57 trim) or GT28r
    *LS engine
    -Eagle rods
    -CP pistons (between 9.5:1-10:1 CP)
    -possible cams
    -full gasket replacement and replacing all the seals
    -Replacing all the bearings
    *planned to keep the head stock but open to suggestions
    -don't neccesarily want to rev high or anything but if will help with reliabity
    then i will try it
    *also wanting to get opinions of whether to try and sleeve or not...or block
    guard...i had planned or keeping stock bore and everything but want engine
    to be safe and reliable
    *Hondata s300
    *750cc injectors (incase i decide to get more power, they will be suited for it)
    *upgrading the clutch
    -also suggestions of whether to replace flywheel
    *Walpro fuel pump
    *All the intercooler piping and intercooler w/ couplers and everything
    *turbo manifold
    -wanting to keep a/c and p/s with a 3" dp to 3" exhaust so prolly will
    have to use a half size radiator
    *hks ssq bov
    *upgraded fuel rail
    *skunk2 intake manifold (open to suggestions for better manifolds for boost)
    *possibly replacing the axles for better ones that will hold the hp
    *Oil feed lines
    *boost, a/f, and oil temp gauges
    *tuning (suggestions for places and for types of tuning)
    -part throttle and wide open throttle tuning
    *also doing the OBD1 conversion for tuning (open to suggestions there also!)
    *Tial 38mm wastegate

    *I also need help with finding the proper intercooler size and also the piping size! Don't want to cut the front bumper and was just wanting to see if there were any suggestions! *

    that is all that I have and hope i got everything...but just let me know guys if i am missing anything! thanks for everything! really trying to make this turbo build possible and want it to be worth it and reliable! thanks again

    Mezz
    Last edited by mezzies96teg; 01-05-2008 at 11:51 AM. Reason: had some add-ins

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