Suggestions on boosting an LS

Dabeastwthn · Post by **Dabeastwthn** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:35 am

Ok guys and gals. I've had a few suggestions on here so far but here's the question to everyone. I'm staying nonvtec and I plan on slowly picking up used turbo parts piece by piece until I'm complete. What turbo, intercooler, manifold, etc... would be right for my Teg?

g3integragsr · Post by **g3integragsr** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 8:55 am

Ebay Ftmfw!!!!!

Its still a new site and alot of people havent heard of it yet. Supposedly they sell all that stuff for pretty cheap. GoodLuck on your search

or........

:gotnos:

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 1:10 pm

Are you looking for quick and dirty, or quality?

Dabeastwthn · Post by **Dabeastwthn** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:39 pm

g3integragsr;108008 wrote:Ebay Ftmfw!!!!!

Its still a new site and alot of people havent heard of it yet. Supposedly they sell all that stuff for pretty cheap. GoodLuck on your search

or........

:gotnos:

Ebay I know is usually pretty good but I need to know what the heck to look for since I know nada about boosting!
My Zex kit is a good idea for the track Jamey...but not to daily!

btlfedgolf;108027 wrote:Are you looking for quick and dirty, or quality?

Well I figure start cheap to get it done and then over time just start upgrading things as they need it. Quality = $$$ I don't have to spare right now. :disgust:

Waffles · Post by **Waffles** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 2:41 pm

Ebay might be your friend here. I would buy the actual turbo local, so you can check shaft play yourself. Do not get the SSautochrome or XSpower shit. Also remember, rick is very good at making hard lines for the oil feed. You might want to PM him about that.

adio3x · Post by **adio3x** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:02 pm

I would like to know more about this too, except i plan on doing a LS/Vtec swap before boosting. I myself am looking for quality cause its going to be my daily driver for the next couple years. Any suggestions? (sorry about thread jacking, thought it would be wiser to have it in the same thread.)

JesSi · Post by **JesSi** » Tue Apr 08, 2008 5:38 pm

Talk to 5thgen, his hatch has a boosted LS set-up that runs really well.

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Wed Apr 09, 2008 6:42 pm

inline pro is the best cast manifold out there. On a .57 trim t3/t4 you will hit about 14psi at 5000rpm.....10psi about 4500rpm. I have my old intercooler piping flanged for a type s bov that you can have really cheap.....otherwise I'll probably throw it out (the hot side is made for a top mount manifold....wouldn't be hard to modify to work with as long as the turbo compressor sits on the driver side).

Dabeastwthn · Post by **Dabeastwthn** » Thu Apr 10, 2008 1:10 am

5thgen;108341 wrote:inline pro is the best cast manifold out there. On a .57 trim t3/t4 you will hit about 14psi at 5000rpm.....10psi about 4500rpm. I have my old intercooler piping flanged for a type s bov that you can have really cheap.....otherwise I'll probably throw it out (the hot side is made for a top mount manifold....wouldn't be hard to modify to work with as long as the turbo compressor sits on the driver side).

PM me a price on it and thanks for the info.

Native · Post by **Native** » Sat Apr 19, 2008 6:21 pm

Dabeastwthn;108040 wrote:Ebay I know is usually pretty good but I need to know what the heck to look for since I know nada about boosting!
My Zex kit is a good idea for the track Jamey...but not to daily!

Well I figure start cheap to get it done and then over time just start upgrading things as they need it. Quality = $$$ I don't have to spare right now. :disgust:

starting cheap may result in blown motor. Ive seen cheap ebay turbos (no offense to anyone using these) fall apart and get sucked into the engine. Not pretty but if i were looking for a good kit there is a company called straight line specialties. there number is 7012822902. Of course the upgrades you have to make for the engine are minimal. headstuds, and rod bolts would be a must for a lasting engine. Hope all turns out great which ever way you decide to go.

www.straightlinespecialties.com

you will pay for good quality but in the long run you will enjoy your engine and it will be more reliable.