Turbo planning and questions

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 10-17-2019

Ok, i've been searching the forums for ideas and hints before I posted. Still coming up
with some questions. 2000 GT stock just a HV3 at the moment. I do have a spare trans
from my GTP that I recently scrapped. Planning a rebuild on it for the spring.

I have the turbo, 42# injectors, 1.8 RR's, 38mm wastegate so far. The crossover I'm
having custom made from and should be wrapped up tomorrow. Looking at the wastegate
perch from ZZP as well as the Oiling kit unless I can grab one from ebay and not need TOO
many additional pieces. Intercooler/bov/ manual boost controller as well from ebay within the
month. DP I'll figure some out pending how this crossover comes out.

Anyway.. so my questions are with the oil feed, if no ZZP kit from where do I run it from.
Does some need to be drilled and tapped? Or is there an in-line fitting that I could grab
in order to work. In the event that the turbo is too close or touching the TB could I utilize
a L26 intake to avoid this from happening. Also, is there a write up somewhere that
explains the F-intake conversation, because on first search I have not found it.

Just looking to put something together that can keep up when my buddies and I meet up.
Maybe in the 400 hp range. If it managed to pull 12's I wouldnt be upset. Nothing insane
, tell me if I'm crazy or not. Thanks in advance.

**Fivefingerdeathpunch** · 10-18-2019

The oil pressure switch in these cars is more like a dummy switch and when that comes on, the engine is already toast.

So with that said you could use that port on the oil filter housing for the feed line on the turbo.

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 10-18-2019

Ok, so the best line kit to purchase is the zzp?
How bout the UIM, i believe that the crossover doesnt leave much
room to mount the turbo up. So i may have to go with the f-body
intake. How does that conversion go, or is there a write-up?

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 10-18-2019

Custom crossover $120

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 10-23-2019

Turbo
https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/...192705_HDR.jpg

Dreams
https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/...115535_HDR.jpg

38mm Wastegate
https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/...173151_HDR.jpg

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 11-21-2019

Test fitting crossover
https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/...120_161953.jpg

Test fitting turbo
https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/...120_162651.jpg

https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/..._162621_01.jpg

Think I may need the f-body upper. Throttle body wont clear the t3/t4 adapter..

**ItHurtz** · 11-21-2019

The flange needs to be rewelded its way to high

20170509_132941 by Corey S, on Flickr

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 11-21-2019

Damnit man, thinking I may take the adapter off and try this instead

**ItHurtz** · 11-21-2019

Get going on the downpipe too, thats going to be custom. And get 60# injectors the 42's are worthless for turbo. Keep the na mani the f body aint worth it.

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 11-22-2019

Originally Posted by ItHurtz

Get going on the downpipe too, thats going to be custom. And get 60# injectors the 42's are worthless for turbo. Keep the na mani the f body aint worth it.

I agree, its gonna be a pita. Weather depending I'll bolt it up tomorrow just to
get an idea.

Far as the 42's, I just got my ECU back from Intense, so I'll try it out and hopfully
it's runs when everything is back together. Also, bought the replacement
pushrods for the 1.8RR's, so i have plenty of work ahead of me.

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 12-01-2019

I figured the f-body route is going to be the move, so
I found one at the yard this weekend. Might as well
bolt up the crossover and get busy.
https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/...130_154008.jpg

Had to re-clock it as the hood would not close on first testing
https://i737.photobucket.com/albums/...130_154017.jpg

Got my valve cover gaskets and rocker kit, gonna try and play with that
sometimes this week, weather depending.

**ItHurtz** · 12-01-2019

Goodluck on your super tight custom downpipe! Fbody intake wont fix that, 3800 turbos its a straight shot back then down, they go under the master cylinder.

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 12-01-2019

Yea that downpipe is gonna be a pain, but i'll run an open dump under the damn
thing. My daily is my Optima, so she'll only come out for occasional runs maybe the
track once i swap the trans out.

**Scottydoggs** · 12-01-2019

put the exhaust out the hood then and the blow off pipe next to it. all the cool kids do it that way.

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 12-02-2019

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

put the exhaust out the hood then and the blow off pipe next to it. all the cool kids do it that way.

Umm, yea no..maybe out behind the front tire. If i can pull it off

**ItHurtz** · 12-02-2019

Out the hood do it! Night time flame shooter!

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 12-03-2019

Originally Posted by ItHurtz

Out the hood do it! Night time flame shooter!

Might consider that one

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 12-24-2019

Taking advantage of the decent weather day.. Happy holiday to all btw

Before
Shared album - George Patterson - Google Photos
Shared album - George Patterson - Google Photos

Trying it
Shared album - George Patterson - Google Photos

Now questions, from the looks of it I need to change the alternator bracket.
Does anyone know from which vehicle i can use?

2. The ICM needs to be moved. Can i use a H-Body bracket or do i have to be
creative on where to mount it

**Blackjohnnystorm83** · 12-29-2019

Ended up going with the f-body alternator bracket and picked up
the icm rail, but from what i see the egr may gotta go. Hopefully
the wiring can stretch that far over..thoughts?