Turbo in the final stretch.....

[BlackJack]

Well, I got my headers, crossover and downpipe installed for test fit, and looks like germ knows his shit. Very minimal (but expected) modification needed for the install.

1) had to push the A/C line (coming out of the compressor) forwards toward the radiator a tad to get it away from the #2 head pipe.
2) will have to cut the corner out of the heater hose hardline and route it over the top of the thermostat housing
3) oil dipstick had to be moved outward a little for the flange.


4) need to remove the transmission filler cap and replace with a smaller brass plug because the crossover actually touches it. Small thing to deal with considering the benefit.
5) relocate the transmission shift cable bracket.
6) extend the O2 sensor wiring.


All said and done, very minimal modifications considering germ didn't even have the car there for him to design it all. I did send a heck of alot of measurements to him though

Once all the minor mods are completed, all that's left is BOV/wastegate flanges, coating/heat wrap/heat shields and we're ready to start tuning. More pics can be posted on request.

[SweetNLow]

looks like a hack job.

$20 says it blows up as soon as you turn the key

[mustang_killer]

A Question everyone is dying to know, How much did it run you?

[BlackJack]

Hack job...hahahah....no way. If it were, I'd say it's one of the better "hack jobs" I've seen. Credit goes to germ of Donkey Punch Performance for the nice fab work. It's not meant to be pretty, it's all business. However, once I get it dialed in the way I want it, I'll probably start putting in nicer looking components and doing some external polishing on some of the stuff. Speed first, always!

How much did it run me? I'll let you know when I'm done spending
(but so far I'm into it all with heads, intakes, TB, MAF, PowrTuner and turbo components for under what most people spend for just a turbo kit or S/C)

[SweetNLow]

just messin with ya buddy

[mustang_killer]

Sweet

[sound_xtreme]

cool, now do mine

[Cliff8928]

Just remember that if you replace that trans cap with a plug that you might need to add a vent somewhere. I believe that cap acts as a vent as well. But it looks great! seems like it should be tearin' up the streets fairly soon!

Im jealous... just give me everything in your engine bay and id be a happy happy man!

Are Turbo's on the 2.4's worth while or are they just alot of headaches and problems? Cause this is something id really like to get. But if its not worth while then ill lookin to gettin a 3400 first

[[ion] C2]

Of course they're worth it, if you have the money.

Can't wait to see how it runs.

[BlackJack]

Originally Posted by Cliff8928

Just remember that if you replace that trans cap with a plug that you might need to add a vent somewhere. I believe that cap acts as a vent as well. But it looks great! seems like it should be tearin' up the streets fairly soon!

That's a good point. Sounds like I need to put in an elbow fitting and some braided line to a breather. I'll add that to the list.

[AlbinoMonkeyRat]

Originally Posted by Alerwhoa

Im jealous... just give me everything in your engine bay and id be a happy happy man!

Are Turbo's on the 2.4's worth while or are they just alot of headaches and problems? Cause this is something id really like to get. But if its not worth while then ill lookin to gettin a 3400 first

there is a turbo kit for the 2.4L engine, but like all boost applications on any factory-NA car, there's bound to be some issues.

stock internals on the 2.4L can handle boost up to 220 crank hp (from what I understand). so it would be worth the time and effort to work on it, but would it be worth the money is completely up to you. IMO, it's not worth it on a 4-banger.

Very good job BlackJack. I'm looking forward to seeing some numbers (dyno charts, track slips, etc)

[jabartram]

Dam dude! what are you gonna do about the gearing situation we were discussing?

[battistoni21]

wow.....

[jturkey69]

Originally Posted by sound_xtreme

cool, now do mine

do what??turbo what??...did i miss something??

blackjack...looks killer...so is it back to N/A for another week, or is the car under the knife for a bit, i remember you sayin this is your DD

[Trickyslick]

F&#K'N sweet...

[BlackJack]

Originally Posted by jabartram

Dam dude! what are you gonna do about the gearing situation we were discussing?

4t65e-hd w/1" single chain upgrade and 3.69 gearing. I decided not to waste any money on that 4t45 I had lined up (already built) since I know it's not going to hold up for the final boost levels. That 3.69 will also give me more torque off the line since I already am going to be losing a little from dropped compression.

Originally Posted by jturkey69

do what??turbo what??...did i miss something??

blackjack...looks killer...so is it back to N/A for another week, or is the car under the knife for a bit, i remember you sayin this is your DD

Check my sig for the links on "The Fun" to get caught up...I think this has been going on for quite some time

As far as it being my daily driver....my wife and I went ahead and put the car in a "downed" status and I'm taking hers to work for now, so I can finish everything out on it without repeatedly assembling/disassembling. This might allow me to complete it a little faster. Still looking at mid-end October before its ready to rip.

[jackal2000]

all this time i thought you were single, cant believe the wife approved lawl

[BlackJack]

she said her 4.3 Vortec in the GMC Safari is next....but she wants a little heavier on the NOS. We're guessing maybe a smaller turbo on hers with a 100-shot that way she can cut off those rude moms picking up the kids in front of school, and being late getting the kids to the game on saturday shouldn't be a problem. lol

[number1alero]

lmao now thats awesome