N-body Newbie

RedFrk · 05-18-2006, 09:26 PM

After a few months of waiting for a 5-speed ecotec to show up in my area, I finally got one.

2003 Alero GX
white
2-door
2.2 5-speed
33,000
sunroof
CD player
spoiler
keyless entry

I disabled the reverse/ignition lock one the first day I had it, now I am planning out my mods. First I am getting rid of the stupid drum brakes and swapping on the rear discs. Then I am getting some 16/17" gm wheels from something. Then over the winter, hopefully start collecting parts for a turbo setup. That is if I still have any money left from the other project.

Check out my website, I am in the middle of fabricating a turbo setup for my 92 S10 with a L36(Series 2 3800). Should run 12s easy on low boost.

http://www.gmv6.org/

This site has already given me much information, hopefully I can add to it.

2fst4u · 05-18-2006, 09:28 PM

sounds like you have a game plan. good luck.
4 cylinder aleros ftw

johny_boy32 · 05-19-2006, 10:01 AM

good luck, welcome to the site, and keep us posted.

battistoni21 · 05-19-2006, 11:03 AM

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Originally posted by 2fst4u@May 18 2006, 08:28 PM
sounds like you have a game plan. good luck.
4 cylinder aleros ftw

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^ftw? thats that mean?

anyways, keep up the modding, and show us that s-10!

Satsuriku · 05-19-2006, 11:31 AM

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Originally posted by battistoni21+May 19 2006, 09:03 AM--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(battistoni21 @ May 19 2006, 09:03 AM)</div><div class='quotemain'><!--QuoteBegin-2fst4u@May 18 2006, 08:28 PM
sounds like you have a game plan.Â;-) good luck.
4 cylinder aleros ftw

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^ftw? thats that mean?

anyways, keep up the modding, and show us that s-10!

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its a gamer phrase meaning "for the win"

RedFrk · 05-19-2006, 01:13 PM

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Originally posted by battistoni21@May 19 2006, 10:03 AM
anyways, keep up the modding, and show us that s-10!

Here are some pics of the progress of my truck.

http://www.gmv6.org/images/turbo/TurboMounted01.jpg
http://www.gmv6.org/images/turbo/TurboMounted02.jpg
http://www.gmv6.org/images/turbo/TurboMounted03.jpg

Satsuriku · 05-19-2006, 01:24 PM

i dont know too much about engine modifications but i bet that thing has ballz!

Trickyslick · 05-19-2006, 01:26 PM

Welcome and happy modding.

Spilner521 · 05-19-2006, 02:55 PM

Welcome to the site. And yeah...get that Alero boosted

FormulaNERD · 05-19-2006, 03:00 PM

the turbo install in that truck looks like complete poop. who did that?

RedFrk · 05-19-2006, 03:28 PM

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Originally posted by FormulaNERD@May 19 2006, 02:00 PM
the turbo install in that truck looks like complete poop. who did that?

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Sorry its not up to your standards, Im doing it myself. V6s are not as simple to turbo as 4-cylinders.

Yes, it should go pretty well once I get it finished. It ran a 14.37@92 NA, so I am expecting to easily drop a second on low boost.

After a few days of having my Alero, I really enjoy driving it. I think it will be a great daily driver. It needs some better handling, but I am blaming that on the 15" rims and tires.

FormulaNERD · 05-19-2006, 03:34 PM

i'm sure it runs fine, it just isnt very pretty

how large is the piping you ran for the intake/exhaust. looks a little restricted.

RedFrk · 05-19-2006, 04:13 PM

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Originally posted by FormulaNERD@May 19 2006, 02:34 PM
i'm sure it runs fine, it just isnt very pretty

how large is the piping you ran for the intake/exhaust. looks a little restricted.

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Well, the exhaust manifold primaries are 1 5/8 into 2", then the 2" pipes from each bank join at the turbo inlet flange. The turbo downpipe will be 3" into a dual 2.5 exhaust. The turbo intake will be 4" with a draw through maf. The turbo discharge will be 2.5" into the intercooler with 3" out of the intercooler into the throttle body. None of the intake piping is in the picture, the engine bay is going to be filled with piping when it is complete. The exhaust manifolds and crossover pipe will be getting jet hot coated.