My Turbo LS1 Trans-Am build

willizm · 12-27-2010, 04:07 PM

Hi all, I'm new here, but wanted to post up my turbo build I'm currently doing for this winter. I’ve had my T/A for about a year and a half now. It’s an 01 WS6 Trans Am LS1 with a 4 speed automatic (yeah I know). She has about 62K miles on her as she sits now. I’ve always wanted to go FI with her, but thought I’d be limited to a procharger as I didn’t want a shop to do all of the work. Where is the fun in that? Well I found a company called Kentucky Turbo Performance that is one of the only current vendors to sell a turbo kit that doesn’t require too much fabrication. The kits the guy puts out are really good from what I’ve read at ls1tech. I'm planning on going with low boost and then pump it up next year when i rebuild the engine or go with a forged short block

Here is a video of what has been done so far.

The kit includes the following. Talked to Josh@KYTP today, it should ship in anther two weeks.
Turbonetics TC78 Turbo
JGS wastegate
Tial BOV
FMIC
Hot and cold parts
Clamps, couplers, oil lines, etc

Well the true cost of a turbo build is in all the other crap to support it. Here is a list of the other stuff that is going in.

Finish Line Trans Level 6 transmission (installed)
Chrome Alloy Driveshaft (installed)
Comp Cam turbo grind camshaft, pushrods and springs (delivered)
Dual chain and gear (delivered)
SLP Oil pump (delivered)
Strange Dana s60 complete rear end with 3.73 gear (installed)
DMH electric cutout (delivered)
Lonnies Dual Walbro in tank fuel pumps (delivered)
60lb injectors (delivered)
160 degree thermostat (delivered)
Cobalt gauges(fuel pressure, boost/vac, trans temp) in 3 pod a piller (delivered)
AEM wideband (delivered)
Griffen Radiator (delivered)
Cone Air filter (delivered)
Misc fittings and gaskets
ARP Pro Head Studs
2bar map sensor
Blox Vacuum Manifold
ARP Rod Bolts
ARP Assembly Lube
SLP underdrive pulley
UD Pulley Belts
317 heads
6.0 GM MLS gaskets
Boost Logic T4 Turbo Blanket
Comp Trunion rocker upgrade kit

I still need to get some things.
-Underdrive pulley
-ceramic coating
-turbo blanket

Here is the stuff I did a couple weekends ago.

Rear end is in and settled perfectly. Got the built trans bolted on and have the driveshaft in. Had to modify the torque arm to fit flush with the housing on the rear end. Took the car out and she felt good. Couldn't get a good gauge as to how she drove as I left the catback off. Figure I'm taking it back off in a month anyway and I'm not going to drive it

Anyway, if you have questions, insight or want to critique my build by all means chime in. I will update the thread with how things are going. This is my first turbo build and I’ll be the first to admit I don’t know FI as well as a lot of people.

Riski · 12-27-2010, 04:10 PM

Welcome

***Mook*** · 12-27-2010, 04:11 PM

awesome. should definitely rip when its done. looking forward to seeing more progress.

like i said in the other thread, eagle will love this.

willizm · 12-27-2010, 04:15 PM

Yeah man, I really want to hear a critique from this Eagle guy. I read through his thread and I'm thinking "I'm going to run into this or that".

TURBOC1 · 12-27-2010, 04:33 PM

you will have a fun time with it. eagle has alot of great info

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 04:37 PM

Looks like a great start to a build! Looks like you've got enough fuel to go big (with larger injectors

)... so be careful not to push it too hard and kill the motor!

Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions and good luck!

Pressure Ratio · 12-27-2010, 04:49 PM

Looks like a nice plan. That compressor side should be good for 1000hp. And the trans built right should last a while. I run the "weak" Ford AOD in my 3700#+ street car. It has held up to low 9's @ 147 with out much issue. Use the right parts the first time and save yourself money and headaches in the long run.

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 04:50 PM

What converter did you go with?

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pressure Ratio

Looks like a nice plan. That compressor side should be good for 1000hp. And the trans built right should last a while. I run the "weak" Ford AOD in my 3700#+ street car. It has held up to low 9's @ 147 with out much issue. Use the right parts the first time and save yourself money and headaches in the long run.

OH! Lookie who we have here!

Pressure Ratio · 12-27-2010, 04:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle

OH! Lookie who we have here!

hi. I have been busy (working so I can buy upgrades for the car lol) and surfing from time to time. Trying to be more active. haha And I like turbos.

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 04:57 PM

We have that turbo thing in common

I haven't touched the car yet... but I have to get the converter refreshed and go through the turbo. Not sure what I'll be doing exactly just yet.... depends on how much $ I want to blow on the car this year.

Pressure Ratio · 12-27-2010, 05:00 PM

Yeah. it is easy to spend money for sure. Not sure if you saw my post in the 2011 upgrades thread. But I already spent a few thousand on stuff. But the game plan may include another $5K-$10K. hahaha

I need a hobby that makes me money. hahahaha

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 05:14 PM

I may have seen ur post...

I don't really want to dump a retarded amount into the car this year. Last year ruined my desire to spend 15k+ on the car.

Pressure Ratio · 12-27-2010, 05:16 PM

That is because you didn't run 20#+ of boost. That would have changed your mind. HAHAHAHA

JDHedman · 12-27-2010, 05:32 PM

I like

Subscribed to this Thread

looks sick... wanna race ?

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDHedman

I like

Subscribed to this Thread

looks sick... wanna race ?

Wanna lose?

JK man, looking forward to your build too.

Riski · 12-27-2010, 05:35 PM

I see straightline in the video.....they tuned it?

JDHedman · 12-27-2010, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eagle

Wanna lose?

JK man, looking forward to your build too.

I am talking after I am on the bottle of course lol

Riski · 12-27-2010, 05:36 PM

I had a bottle for you!

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 05:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDHedman

I am talking after I am on the bottle of course lol

low psi turbo > bottle

JDHedman · 12-27-2010, 05:41 PM

I can be sneaky. can you?

Riski · 12-27-2010, 05:42 PM

So when is there going to be a dyno king day?

***Eagle*** · 12-27-2010, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDHedman

I can be sneaky. can you?

Sure can.

Riski · 12-27-2010, 05:59 PM

c16 and a bottle

OffshoreDrilling · 12-27-2010, 06:26 PM

Looks like the beginnings to a nice project. You seemed to have planned it out fairly well so far, not just slapping a turbo on a completely stock car with no supporting modifications.

12-27-2010, 04:07 PM	#1
willizm I rob banks for a living,what do you do?-Dillinger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Joliet and Las Vegas 50/50 Posts: 3,628 Casino cash: $2026400 2.47 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	My Turbo LS1 Trans-Am build Hi all, I'm new here, but wanted to post up my turbo build I'm currently doing for this winter. I’ve had my T/A for about a year and a half now. It’s an 01 WS6 Trans Am LS1 with a 4 speed automatic (yeah I know). She has about 62K miles on her as she sits now. I’ve always wanted to go FI with her, but thought I’d be limited to a procharger as I didn’t want a shop to do all of the work. Where is the fun in that? Well I found a company called Kentucky Turbo Performance that is one of the only current vendors to sell a turbo kit that doesn’t require too much fabrication. The kits the guy puts out are really good from what I’ve read at ls1tech. I'm planning on going with low boost and then pump it up next year when i rebuild the engine or go with a forged short block Here is a video of what has been done so far. The kit includes the following. Talked to Josh@KYTP today, it should ship in anther two weeks. Turbonetics TC78 Turbo JGS wastegate Tial BOV FMIC Hot and cold parts Clamps, couplers, oil lines, etc Well the true cost of a turbo build is in all the other crap to support it. Here is a list of the other stuff that is going in. Finish Line Trans Level 6 transmission (installed) Chrome Alloy Driveshaft (installed) Comp Cam turbo grind camshaft, pushrods and springs (delivered) Dual chain and gear (delivered) SLP Oil pump (delivered) Strange Dana s60 complete rear end with 3.73 gear (installed) DMH electric cutout (delivered) Lonnies Dual Walbro in tank fuel pumps (delivered) 60lb injectors (delivered) 160 degree thermostat (delivered) Cobalt gauges(fuel pressure, boost/vac, trans temp) in 3 pod a piller (delivered) AEM wideband (delivered) Griffen Radiator (delivered) Cone Air filter (delivered) Misc fittings and gaskets ARP Pro Head Studs 2bar map sensor Blox Vacuum Manifold ARP Rod Bolts ARP Assembly Lube SLP underdrive pulley UD Pulley Belts 317 heads 6.0 GM MLS gaskets Boost Logic T4 Turbo Blanket Comp Trunion rocker upgrade kit I still need to get some things. -Underdrive pulley -ceramic coating -turbo blanket Here is the stuff I did a couple weekends ago. Rear end is in and settled perfectly. Got the built trans bolted on and have the driveshaft in. Had to modify the torque arm to fit flush with the housing on the rear end. Took the car out and she felt good. Couldn't get a good gauge as to how she drove as I left the catback off. Figure I'm taking it back off in a month anyway and I'm not going to drive it Anyway, if you have questions, insight or want to critique my build by all means chime in. I will update the thread with how things are going. This is my first turbo build and I’ll be the first to admit I don’t know FI as well as a lot of people. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. 01 Turbo TA \| 09 335i \| 08 135i Last edited by willizm; 01-17-2011 at 03:49 PM

12-27-2010, 04:10 PM	#2
Riski Suck my balls! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Aurora Posts: 16,166 Casino cash: $42452411 11.31 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Welcome Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *GSXR BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION* *Riski's YouTube racing videos* http://www.youtube.com/user/riskistang?feature=mhsn

12-27-2010, 04:11 PM	#3
*Mook* You make your own luck in life. Join Date: May 2007 Location: Elgin Posts: 83,343 Casino cash: $27969234 38.04 per day Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	awesome. should definitely rip when its done. looking forward to seeing more progress. like i said in the other thread, eagle will love this. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *TCG Owner & Operator.* 1998 Toyota Supra How to embed YouTube

12-27-2010, 04:15 PM	#4
willizm I rob banks for a living,what do you do?-Dillinger Join Date: May 2009 Location: Joliet and Las Vegas 50/50 Posts: 3,628 Casino cash: $2026400 2.47 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah man, I really want to hear a critique from this Eagle guy. I read through his thread and I'm thinking "I'm going to run into this or that". Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster. 01 Turbo TA \| 09 335i \| 08 135i

12-27-2010, 04:33 PM	#5
TURBOC1 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marengo,IL Posts: 733 Casino cash: $472402 0.36 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	you will have a fun time with it. eagle has alot of great info Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Neither. Tension the OEM one with a coat hanger like you're giving it an abortion, and call it a day

12-27-2010, 04:37 PM	#6
*Eagle* BEARS ON A MOUNTAIN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Woodsticks, IL Posts: 36,029 Casino cash: $13176700 18.89 per day Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like a great start to a build! Looks like you've got enough fuel to go big (with larger injectors )... so be careful not to push it too hard and kill the motor! Feel free to hit me up if you have any questions and good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2002 Pontiac TransAm WS6 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 2012 Chevy Suburban LT

12-27-2010, 04:49 PM	#7
Pressure Ratio Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,876 Casino cash: $1895400 2.50 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like a nice plan. That compressor side should be good for 1000hp. And the trans built right should last a while. I run the "weak" Ford AOD in my 3700#+ street car. It has held up to low 9's @ 147 with out much issue. Use the right parts the first time and save yourself money and headaches in the long run. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-27-2010, 04:50 PM	#8
*Eagle* BEARS ON A MOUNTAIN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Woodsticks, IL Posts: 36,029 Casino cash: $13176700 18.89 per day Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	What converter did you go with? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2002 Pontiac TransAm WS6 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 2012 Chevy Suburban LT

12-27-2010, 04:57 PM	#11
*Eagle* BEARS ON A MOUNTAIN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Woodsticks, IL Posts: 36,029 Casino cash: $13176700 18.89 per day Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	We have that turbo thing in common I haven't touched the car yet... but I have to get the converter refreshed and go through the turbo. Not sure what I'll be doing exactly just yet.... depends on how much $ I want to blow on the car this year. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2002 Pontiac TransAm WS6 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 2012 Chevy Suburban LT

12-27-2010, 05:00 PM	#12
Pressure Ratio Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,876 Casino cash: $1895400 2.50 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Yeah. it is easy to spend money for sure. Not sure if you saw my post in the 2011 upgrades thread. But I already spent a few thousand on stuff. But the game plan may include another $5K-$10K. hahaha I need a hobby that makes me money. hahahaha Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-27-2010, 05:14 PM	#13
*Eagle* BEARS ON A MOUNTAIN Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Woodsticks, IL Posts: 36,029 Casino cash: $13176700 18.89 per day Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I may have seen ur post... I don't really want to dump a retarded amount into the car this year. Last year ruined my desire to spend 15k+ on the car. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 2002 Pontiac TransAm WS6 2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0 2012 Chevy Suburban LT

12-27-2010, 05:16 PM	#14
Pressure Ratio Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 6,876 Casino cash: $1895400 2.50 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	That is because you didn't run 20#+ of boost. That would have changed your mind. HAHAHAHA Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-27-2010, 05:32 PM	#15
JDHedman Fuck you very much Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake In The Hills Posts: 5,781 Casino cash: $142700 4.00 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I like Subscribed to this Thread looks sick... wanna race ? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-27-2010, 05:35 PM	#17
Riski Suck my balls! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Aurora Posts: 16,166 Casino cash: $42452411 11.31 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I see straightline in the video.....they tuned it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *GSXR BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION* *Riski's YouTube racing videos* http://www.youtube.com/user/riskistang?feature=mhsn

12-27-2010, 05:36 PM	#19
Riski Suck my balls! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Aurora Posts: 16,166 Casino cash: $42452411 11.31 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I had a bottle for you! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *GSXR BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION* *Riski's YouTube racing videos* http://www.youtube.com/user/riskistang?feature=mhsn

12-27-2010, 05:41 PM	#21
JDHedman Fuck you very much Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lake In The Hills Posts: 5,781 Casino cash: $142700 4.00 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I can be sneaky. can you? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

12-27-2010, 05:42 PM	#22
Riski Suck my balls! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Aurora Posts: 16,166 Casino cash: $42452411 11.31 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	So when is there going to be a dyno king day? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *GSXR BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION* *Riski's YouTube racing videos* http://www.youtube.com/user/riskistang?feature=mhsn

12-27-2010, 05:59 PM	#24
Riski Suck my balls! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: North Aurora Posts: 16,166 Casino cash: $42452411 11.31 per day Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	c16 and a bottle Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *GSXR BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION* *Riski's YouTube racing videos* http://www.youtube.com/user/riskistang?feature=mhsn

12-27-2010, 06:26 PM	#25
OffshoreDrilling Formerly SnailblazerSS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Woodridge Posts: 12,841 Casino cash: $820800 6.13 per day Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Looks like the beginnings to a nice project. You seemed to have planned it out fairly well so far, not just slapping a turbo on a completely stock car with no supporting modifications. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 99' F250 V10 FOR SALE -> http://www.thechicagogarage.com/foru...-f250-v10.html 07' Sierra Denali, rear mount turbo build in progress 03' Velocity 260 "Offshore Drilling" , stock ass junk 496 BBC 95' Yamaha Waveraider 700

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