Single Turbo Pics Needed
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Racer
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Single Turbo Pics Needed
1) Does anyone have any pics they can post of a SINGLE Turbo kit on a C4 Corvette?
All I seem to find are twin turbos & this http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_06...all/index.html
It's a great pic, but it is NEVER shown on the car itself.
It appears from this pic that the tubing going from the turbo to the intercooler goes underneath the car frame when it leaves the turbo & then reappears near the battery section before going to the intercooler.
2) Does anyone know if the turbo has a brace to the back of the block to keep the tubing from cracking?
I know the turbo can't connect to the frame, nor just hang there. Something would crack. I'm wondering what the Callaway cars have on them for that problem, since the turbos appear to mount in the same location as this turbo.
All I seem to find are twin turbos & this http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vemp_06...all/index.html
It's a great pic, but it is NEVER shown on the car itself.
It appears from this pic that the tubing going from the turbo to the intercooler goes underneath the car frame when it leaves the turbo & then reappears near the battery section before going to the intercooler.
2) Does anyone know if the turbo has a brace to the back of the block to keep the tubing from cracking?
I know the turbo can't connect to the frame, nor just hang there. Something would crack. I'm wondering what the Callaway cars have on them for that problem, since the turbos appear to mount in the same location as this turbo.
Last edited by Coconut; Aug 13, 2010 at 07:50 PM.
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Racer
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Close put NOT L98
These pics from the forum come close. I like the front setup better. The turbo could even be supported by an engine bracket. The problem is that this is an LS motor & not an L98. The biggest problem is that too much of the car is still missing in the engine compartment.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-f...-out-here.html
Actual pics of a single turbo on an L98 C4 would be greatly appreciated.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-f...-out-here.html
Actual pics of a single turbo on an L98 C4 would be greatly appreciated.
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Same here..
I'm looking for pics of a 88mm turbo setup in a C4. That is my next project. Not L98.. but I'll be using a Dart SBC block, pro-topline heads etc etc.. blow thru, e85. (similar to my previous TT Camaro)
I've found this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdgpRRRv4c
Is that someone on this forum? If so, I'd like to talk to you about your setup.
I'm looking for pics of a 88mm turbo setup in a C4. That is my next project. Not L98.. but I'll be using a Dart SBC block, pro-topline heads etc etc.. blow thru, e85. (similar to my previous TT Camaro)
I've found this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdgpRRRv4c
Is that someone on this forum? If so, I'd like to talk to you about your setup.
Racer
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Racer
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I've collected a lot of pics over the years here
http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/f...orvette/turbo/
http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/f...orvette/turbo/
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Racer
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Same here..
I'm looking for pics of a 88mm turbo setup in a C4. That is my next project. Not L98.. but I'll be using a Dart SBC block, pro-topline heads etc etc.. blow thru, e85. (similar to my previous TT Camaro)
I've found this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdgpRRRv4c
Is that someone on this forum? If so, I'd like to talk to you about your setup.
I'm looking for pics of a 88mm turbo setup in a C4. That is my next project. Not L98.. but I'll be using a Dart SBC block, pro-topline heads etc etc.. blow thru, e85. (similar to my previous TT Camaro)
I've found this on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUdgpRRRv4c
Is that someone on this forum? If so, I'd like to talk to you about your setup.
My main problem is that I am keeping my A/C, so I need to find a single turbo on the driver's side. Most people remove the A/C, put the turbo there, & then race (or else sweat
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Racer
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I've collected a lot of pics over the years here
http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/f...orvette/turbo/
http://s242.photobucket.com/albums/f...orvette/turbo/
Anyone have pics of a single turbo on the driver's side of an L98?
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Racer
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Callaway
I'm leaning towards a more frontward mounting solution. That looks tight. It also seems that the Callaway has the turbos just hanging on the exhaust coming down with no expansion tubing anywhere to help prevent cracks.
I guess the fresh air intake is on the other side of the frame rails. In fact, it appears to go through the frame rails toward the side gill vents.
Last edited by Coconut; Aug 15, 2010 at 01:17 AM.
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Those pictures are of the Sledgehammer which was obviously not the typical installation.
You are right though, the fresh air intake did run thru the front frame rail with the source being located either in the stock location or under the passenger headlight depending on the year.
Callaway also notched the frame to make the turbos fit and added a scavenge pump to move the oil b/c the turbos sat so low.
It would be a tough at home build.
You are right though, the fresh air intake did run thru the front frame rail with the source being located either in the stock location or under the passenger headlight depending on the year.
Callaway also notched the frame to make the turbos fit and added a scavenge pump to move the oil b/c the turbos sat so low.
It would be a tough at home build.
Racer
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Have you found a bonnet for your carb? Cutting the hood? What year is yours?