putting on my own turbo system too save a few bucks.. Any parts i may need?

Boostang · January 9th, 2009, 11:43 AM

putting on my own turbo system too save a few bucks.. Any parts i may need?
i have a 1997 mustang gt..
i already have my turbo,intercooler,fuel acessories,..
instead of buyin a turbo header im taking my old header and just flipping it upside down(yes it does work)..
i dont know what MM wastegate i should buy nor which BOV is best for my set up..
im only going too be pushing around a max of 8 psi..
if u have any info i may need please feel free to post..
THANKS!!!!

ModMustang97GT · January 9th, 2009, 06:11 PM

You need all the turbo piping. Correct location of the BOV in relation to the turbo. The distance does mater. As do the bends of the pipe and the location of them compared to other things. It is totaly do able. But you are looking at a LOT of work. I'm sure you knew that going in, so I would simply recommend buying a book on building a turbo system.

Boostang · January 9th, 2009, 08:03 PM

where could i find a book on to build my own turbo system?

WhiteSSP · January 16th, 2009, 09:50 PM

There's not really a book thats going to teach you step by step what to do, but I'd reccomend Corky Bell's "Maximum Boost". He goes into detail about how to read a turbocharger map, how to pick the right turbo for you, what material to use for your manifolds and downpipe, etc. etc. I've read it through a couple times and it is really excellent knowledge.

Also, if you havent already been, go to The Turbo Forums.com (now the turbo forums) and start reading. There is a TON of information on that site, including a turbo "bible" that will help you out alot.

I'd reccomend a TiAL 48mm BOV and a TiAL 60mm Wastegate. TiAL is a great company with a good history of reliability and making good power.

black5.0 · January 16th, 2009, 11:07 PM

Get A TIAL wastegate and Bov.Im guessing your going to get a flange welded to the header.

notfastenuff · January 17th, 2009, 04:00 PM

Go to the turbo forums and they will have detail instructions for you applications along with parts and where to get the parts. This will help you so much because these guys have made the mistakes already and have updated the site on there built

January 9th, 2009, 11:43 AM	#1
Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,748 iTrader: 0 reviews	putting on my own turbo system too save a few bucks.. Any parts i may need? putting on my own turbo system too save a few bucks.. Any parts i may need? i have a 1997 mustang gt.. i already have my turbo,intercooler,fuel acessories,.. instead of buyin a turbo header im taking my old header and just flipping it upside down(yes it does work).. i dont know what MM wastegate i should buy nor which BOV is best for my set up.. im only going too be pushing around a max of 8 psi.. if u have any info i may need please feel free to post.. THANKS!!!!

January 9th, 2009, 06:11 PM	#2
ModMustang97GT Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT Faster than an s4 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,598 iTrader: 0 reviews	You need all the turbo piping. Correct location of the BOV in relation to the turbo. The distance does mater. As do the bends of the pipe and the location of them compared to other things. It is totaly do able. But you are looking at a LOT of work. I'm sure you knew that going in, so I would simply recommend buying a book on building a turbo system. __________________ Aztec Gold 97GT. MM CC Plates, Panhard Bar, SFC's & Tower Brace Eibach Sway Bars H&R Race Springs/Bilstein Shocks MAC CAI, LT's, Catted H and Pro-Dumps KB Boost-a-Spark 04' PI Motor Author of The Official Suspension Guide

January 16th, 2009, 09:50 PM	#4
WhiteSSP Regular 1989 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 72 iTrader: 0 reviews	There's not really a book thats going to teach you step by step what to do, but I'd reccomend Corky Bell's "Maximum Boost". He goes into detail about how to read a turbocharger map, how to pick the right turbo for you, what material to use for your manifolds and downpipe, etc. etc. I've read it through a couple times and it is really excellent knowledge. Also, if you havent already been, go to The Turbo Forums.com (now the turbo forums) and start reading. There is a TON of information on that site, including a turbo "bible" that will help you out alot. I'd reccomend a TiAL 48mm BOV and a TiAL 60mm Wastegate. TiAL is a great company with a good history of reliability and making good power. __________________ www.varacers.com -Shawn 1989 Mustang GT - My Garage 1990 Mazda Miata

January 16th, 2009, 11:07 PM	#5
black5.0 Enthusiast 90 mustang notchback Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 reviews	Get A TIAL wastegate and Bov.Im guessing your going to get a flange welded to the header. __________________ 306 Turbo Notch D&G Tuned

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Boostang Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Mustang GT 11.01@128.32 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Seale, Alabama Posts: 1,748 iTrader: 0 reviews	where could i find a book on to build my own turbo system?

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notfastenuff Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 122 iTrader: 0 reviews	Go to the turbo forums and they will have detail instructions for you applications along with parts and where to get the parts. This will help you so much because these guys have made the mistakes already and have updated the site on there built

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