It aint a Ford ...... Turbo Tahoe project

r.barn · November 15th, 2008, 05:52 PM

Downpipe is pretty much done. Just 2 last connections to make underneath.
Try and figure how I want the wastegate mounted and routed tomorrow.

Flynnster · November 15th, 2008, 06:52 PM

Coming along nicley!!

r.barn · November 16th, 2008, 06:54 PM

This pretty much finishes the hot-side fab work.
Just need to attach the wastegate pipe to the downpipe and
splice a mini-V-band on to it so I can get the DP in and out.

going to order (2) Tial 44mm wastegate outlet flanges to make a custom
mini-V-band. Should work like a charm.

Really wanted to mount the wastegate up by the turbo, but it was just
going to be too much extra work to get it in there.

04mustang232 · November 16th, 2008, 07:06 PM

Coming along really quick man.

tayboo24 · November 16th, 2008, 07:28 PM

yah you're moving right along! seems every couple days there are new pics up! keep that up

04mustang232 · November 16th, 2008, 07:56 PM

man, welding all this up after its all finished is going to be interesting.

yojoe600 · November 16th, 2008, 08:03 PM

thats an awesome job man

r.barn · November 16th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Originally Posted by 04mustang232

man, welding all this up after its all finished is going to be interesting.

pay someone $100 to do it. .... I'm no welder.

mrsidewayzz · November 16th, 2008, 08:29 PM

this looks awesome. im looking either for an expedition, tahoe or trailblazer for my family hauler (i have a 1yr old son and a daughter on the way, so i need it) i hope this turns out well. glad your turbo isnt on the underside of the car like that youtube video.

HBK_2007 · November 17th, 2008, 12:48 PM

Originally Posted by r.barn

pay someone $100 to do it. .... I'm no welder.

whats ur thoughts on remote turbos like what sts offers?

TurboLX · November 17th, 2008, 02:18 PM

r.barn why do you keep building all these bad ass turbo cars?

r.barn · November 17th, 2008, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by HBK_2007

whats ur thoughts on remote turbos like what sts offers?

Nothing but trouble.
If you can keep the turbo high and in the engine bay its the way to go.

You can make low mounts work, but people always seem to have oil feed
and return issues, and frankly turbos like to be hot so the closer to the engine
the better.

Originally Posted by TurboLX

r.barn why do you keep building all these bad ass turbo cars?

Why not ?
Bored I guess, got rid of the wife, no kids, cars are all paid for long ago.

the world needs more 550hp SUV's anyway

yojoe600 · November 17th, 2008, 03:37 PM

wana build me a turbo car

TurboLX · November 17th, 2008, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by r.barn

Nothing but trouble.

Why not ?
Bored I guess, got rid of the wife, no kids, cars are all paid for long ago.

that would explain it lol

JTS · November 17th, 2008, 04:09 PM

That build looks amazing! cant wait to see the finished product!

HBK_2007 · November 17th, 2008, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by r.barn

Nothing but trouble.
If you can keep the turbo high and in the engine bay its the way to go.

You can make low mounts work, but people always seem to have oil feed
and return issues, and frankly turbos like to be hot so the closer to the engine
the better.

ok, shall take note of that. Im gonna ask some gm guys since how they seem to specialize in gm. ive looked at all the usual places for kits for my friends tundra but i havent found any. Im gonna have him join some tundra forums (i dont own a tundra so theres no reason for me to join) and see what he can dig up

Flynnster · November 17th, 2008, 05:04 PM

your cat looks pissed.........

Looks like its coming along great, are you jsut tacking it all together for now, then pulling it all out to have it finish welded?

r.barn · November 20th, 2008, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by Flynnster

your cat looks pissed.........

lol, his nick name is Shitty Kitty

Finally got it all back apart and ready to get welded up.
Just need to put some O2 bungs in it. Coldside mock up is done also

Hard part is all done now.

707Stang · November 20th, 2008, 03:01 PM

Nice monster man!

HBK_2007 · November 20th, 2008, 03:50 PM

how are u gonna oil ur turbo?

November 15th, 2008, 05:52 PM	#41
r.barn Regular 1989 LX Vert - 1993 Notch Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	Downpipe is pretty much done. Just 2 last connections to make underneath. Try and figure how I want the wastegate mounted and routed tomorrow. __________________ The last President elected in anger of previous President was ....... Jimmy Carter God Help Us

November 16th, 2008, 06:54 PM	#43
r.barn Regular 1989 LX Vert - 1993 Notch Fast Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 398 iTrader: 0 reviews	This pretty much finishes the hot-side fab work. Just need to attach the wastegate pipe to the downpipe and splice a mini-V-band on to it so I can get the DP in and out. going to order (2) Tial 44mm wastegate outlet flanges to make a custom mini-V-band. Should work like a charm. Really wanted to mount the wastegate up by the turbo, but it was just going to be too much extra work to get it in there. __________________ The last President elected in anger of previous President was ....... Jimmy Carter God Help Us

November 16th, 2008, 07:28 PM	#45
tayboo24 Enthusiast 91 Talon TSi dunno? Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 627 iTrader: 0 reviews	yah you're moving right along! seems every couple days there are new pics up! keep that up __________________ This sig brought to you by 6er_w/a_Vengance MM 4-Banger Club: ... i just clean the bathrooms

November 16th, 2008, 08:29 PM	#49
mrsidewayzz Regular 1995 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 120 iTrader: 0 reviews	this looks awesome. im looking either for an expedition, tahoe or trailblazer for my family hauler (i have a 1yr old son and a daughter on the way, so i need it) i hope this turns out well. glad your turbo isnt on the underside of the car like that youtube video. __________________ 1995 Ford Mustang GT/2000 Lincoln Navigator Military Crew - ADAN, USN

November 17th, 2008, 02:18 PM	#51
TurboLX I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1988 Mustang LX Turbo Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NY Posts: 8,792 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	r.barn why do you keep building all these bad ass turbo cars? __________________ 1988 LX Coupe 2.5L, GT35R, 44mm WG, 32psi, C16.

November 20th, 2008, 03:01 PM	#59
707Stang I'm Hella From NorCal 2008 GTI 14.65 @ 99.83 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NorCal Suckas! >;) Posts: 1,194 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice monster man! __________________ The Curse's tranny bleeding like a stuck pig 600 CFM Edelbrock, Hookers, Pertronix dizzy, Accel coil, GT40 heads, 5.0 h.o,Super 44's, SSBC, FRPP 9mm wires

November 20th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#60
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