Lq4 turbo build

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I'm looking to do a turbo build as my next project, not limited to challenge budget but looking to get good value for money and a dependable motor with enough hp to run low tens in a lb car. Exact car undecided but probably something early '50s so leaf spring rear with either slapper bars or Cal Tracs and slicks. Is it worth putting together with a budget converter and then dynoing to be able to give more accurate info to the converter company building the good one or just start with the good one and get it tweaked as necessary once the car is up and running? Does this seem like a realistic plan? Suggestions for the parts I should get or anything I've missed? Sounds like you already have the recipe down. Th you can get away with a good converter and a transgo hd2 kit.

Lq4 turbo build

LQ4 turbo build. Thread Tools. Received 5 Likes on 5 Posts. The plan for the 6. Want to put a BTR stage 2 turbo cam with ls7 lifters and ls9 head gaskets. Then upgrade all hardware to studs. Would like to use stick heads and just upgrade what I can. Can I use factory rockers? Also what is a good replacement for throttle body as my truck is a drive by wire. View Public Profile.

I am still getting around 20mpg's. LQ4 turbo build.

Remember Me? What's New? Results 1 to 12 of Thread Tools Show Printable Version. I am a few months away from being able to buy the rest of the parts needed to finish so I have time to learn some more about tuning and get the base tune right before I start it up. Attached Files Blazer. There are quite a few things that need to be changed before you fire it up, but we don't have enough information to help you finish it.

A stock 6. The good news is that when it comes to a budget 6. The popular LS 6. So where do you start with your 6. Finding a cheap 6. There are tens of thousands of GM vehicles ripe for picking. Start your budget 6.

Lq4 turbo build

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Which intake do you guys suggest? Captaintb , Eleven71 However, if I were to get one I would get it from Tick. Thanks for your time. Not impossible, but careful tuning is needed. Come join the discussion about racing, builds, pro mods, hot rods, events, turbos, nitrous, superchargers, and more! You must log in or sign up to reply here. Stock cam for now, but being a daily driver, I really don't want to change the converter. Log in. The bigger the turbo, then the more it is capable of - engine displacement matters, but not as much as the turbo sizing. I prefer a good cam and RPM myself LQ4 build for boost. Put you money in the fuel system to support the hp and in the supporting mods. LS6 gaskets we're the ones I was thinking of.

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From everything I've seen, the '68 SS hood has less clearance than other models. It would be best to zero the Base fuel spark adder table The sky's the limit for what you can spend on each part of the build or you can use budget stuff that you can't expect to last forever. Its to be used on track, so needs to be able to last minutes at a time rather than seconds like on a strip, so not looking for all-out power. Looks like they are right in the turbo range Here is the last and fastest slip of the day, I am and a buddy in his 02 corba spraying a shot is in the other lane. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Looks like condensation since it isn't on the bottom where water would sit if it ever got in there. Better to have more capacity than needed and end up not needing it than having to rip it all out and start over. He made quite easily, but struggled a bit to get 1k. Stock Gen 4 internals will get it done. Attached Files Blazer. The following errors occurred with your submission. Th you can get away with a good converter and a transgo hd2 kit. About this Discussion.