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Thanks for the pic of your cradle.. Looks like I'll be firing the grinder back up tomorrow.. Sorry about the pics, still new to the forum. I'll figure it out.
im not sure if it was my motor mounts or what but i did not have to clearance my cradle or frame. take a look at my build thread... most likely had to do with the hinson mounts
Grinded and hammered a lot today.. Passenger side turbo and manifold fit but the wastegate pipe hits the starter, I need about 1/4 inch more clearance :/
Grinded and hammered a lot today.. Passenger side turbo and manifold fit but the wastegate pipe hits the starter, I need about 1/4 inch more clearance :/
Seems like there's a truck starter or something that's smaller that helps with clearance. I remember reading that once upon a time.. may give you a starting point to search for it anyways
If you loosen the starter it might move over a smidge. You might also have luck adjusting things like the manifold, and the studs for the turbo can allow some play, so it rotates away from the starter. I had some luck with a double exhaust gasket at the manifold. The clearance is tight, like millimeters so anything helps.
Edit: Actually on mine the starter clearance isn't an issue with the wastegate, they aren't even close. Do you have 2.5" or 3" downpipe? My issue with starter clearance was at the downpipe flange where it bolts to the turbo. They are pretty close and it's tricky just to get a 5/16 wrench in there.
Last edited by Chris Stewart; Mar 24, 2015 at 01:05 AM.
Seems like there's a truck starter or something that's smaller that helps with clearance. I remember reading that once upon a time.. may give you a starting point to search for it anyways
Thanks for the idea, went to a local auto parts store and picked up a 9 tooth starter for a 5.3 silverado, kicked it over once... Works like a charm!!!
I ground the cradle like In the pic Chris posted.. Now the turbo clears everything by about a quarter inch. I spoke with George and he said that was good enough.
I've test fit the passenger side down pipe manifold an turbo, everything looks good. Keeping the starter wires off the turbine housing may be a pain but I think some steel wire ties and heat tube should do the trick.
The kit is finally installed!!!! All that's left is welding up the exhaust, alky control, e boost, and wideband! Probably took 40ish hours on jack stands, taking my time and a few calls to George at turbo technology to get it to where it is. (He was very helpful through this process) Im waiting for my computer to come back from vengeance racing with a tune to get me going then I'll be headded up there to get it dialed in on the dyno once I'm sure there are no leaks and everything is working ok.
Stock motor so I put it on there incase it tries to creep past 10psi at high rpms. I shouldn't have a problem with it with the stock exhaust but I did it for my own piece of mind.
Stock motor so I put it on there incase it tries to creep past 10psi at high rpms. I shouldn't have a problem with it with the stock exhaust but I did it for my own piece of mind.
Gotcha, redundant systems. My setup has boost creep issues, but i'll be changing my manifold design shortly to accommodate better flow to the wastegates.
Finally finishing up, dyno date set for the 27th to get it tuned. All that's left is to put that shroud over the intercooler. It drives great but idles like crap... Haha. I'm glad to finally see light at the end of the tunnel.. Best part so fat was when I put it up in the air nothing leaks and the AC works!! Haha. coolant and oil temps have stayed the pretty close to the same driving around normally and sitting in traffic in 85 degree weather. I've only gone into boost under 4k rpms and maybe a little better than 1/4 throttle, feels good but I can't wait to get it dialed in and romp it. Here's a pic of the engine bay and also the gauges inside the car, I hid the boost controller and alky controller dial in the glove box and cut a piece out of my old radiator shroud to make a mount for the wideband gauge where the ash tray was. With the glove box shut and the ash tray kid down it looks stock
Update.. On the dyno the car put down 525hp and 503tq. It was a surprise the first time the traction control kicked on rolling on the throttle at 65. The car runs great and holds 7psi to redline on 5.9 psi gate springs with stock mufflers and cats. (I think they are 5.9 psi??) I want to delete the cats snd see how it holds boost. Mike at vengeance did the tune and was extremely helpful and professional. He did a speed density tune because of maf turbulence. The car idles and drives like stock and my mpg on the highway stayed about the same as stock!
Update.. On the dyno the car put down 525hp and 503tq. It was a surprise the first time the traction control kicked on rolling on the throttle at 65. The car runs great and holds 7psi to redline on 5.9 psi gate springs with stock mufflers and cats. (I think they are 5.9 psi??) I want to delete the cats snd see how it holds boost. Mike at vengeance did the tune and was extremely helpful and professional. He did a speed density tune because of maf turbulence. The car idles and drives like stock and my mpg on the highway stayed about the same as stock!
