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Forum: Power Adders
04-20-2021, 06:53 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Update! Car is sold. Loved it but time to move on to Viper things. I'll be back one day I'm sure LOL

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
05-22-2019, 07:51 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Ready for the streets almost! Few things fixed up after this engine bay photo.


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Forum: Power Adders
05-09-2019, 05:58 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Getting close. Fires up and runs great! Gotta somehow fine some 3.5" bellows to finish my exhaust. Going to make a new gauge cluster this week, waiting for a Holley sale and I'll sell my entire setup...
Forum: Power Adders
05-02-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Looks tighter than it is. Its closest to the manifold but the turbo is bolted to the engine so it cant hit anything. I have like 3/4" clearance to the frame rail and almost solid mounts.

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
05-01-2019, 10:13 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Making some great progress this week! Close to fire up



https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190501_221421_db70b4a45b6c1dda03ad935b512267be9265dea4.jpg...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
05-01-2019, 10:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Bolt on Single Turbo LS kit

Haha was just coming on here to say sold!
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-23-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Bolt on Single Turbo LS kit

DP acquired, pending sale
Forum: Power Adders
04-22-2019, 11:35 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

The single o2 thing doesnt bother me, i wont be going Twin turbo anyways...or maybe LOL

At least the wired the map sensor for a factory MAP, However I did buy the patch cable and a LS3 2.5 BAR...
Forum: Power Adders
04-22-2019, 07:58 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Built my new setup this weekend. Waiting on material to show for my downpipe, and my terminator X should be in for pickup as well!

Jay...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-15-2019, 10:46 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Bolt on Single Turbo LS kit

here is is in the car
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/800x450/20141208_215558_875dddf8f26e8b0897aa7fd11b84f0045b94024b.jpg...
Forum: LSX and LTX Parts
04-15-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,658
Posted By Jay_rich

Bolt on Single Turbo LS kit

Selling my old setup I made a few years back. had been bolted on my car problem free for 3 seasons. The entire setup has around 5,000KM on it. Turbo does not leak nor have shaft play.

This kit is...
Forum: Power Adders
04-15-2019, 07:31 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Bought myself a hooker setup as well. Fitment is fantastic.

Also modified the Holley/ls3 stat....
Forum: Power Adders
04-12-2019, 05:32 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Another AC kit that's potentially spoken for.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.thirdgen.org-vbulletin/2000x1504/20190403_211229_0cbdebd8338a37a1031f9cc0e8f3908d955eb67c.jpg



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Forum: Power Adders
04-04-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 396
Views: 40,381
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Project Déjà vu- 87 Z28 5.3L Turbo

Big changes coming! Safe to say the 2jz thing is not happening for some time....

Last night i ordered

Holley Terminator X (unsure why to be honest, my ms3pro works flawless and has more...
Forum: Power Adders
04-01-2019, 03:07 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

PM sent.

Wells till have all the 2jz stuff but i dont know at this point. I have like 7k in 2JZ parts just collecting dust. Could buy myself a nice forged motor for that..

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
04-01-2019, 11:58 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Yes havent been chiming in here much. I have 2 non-ac kits ready to go basically. Starting on another non-ac kit for myself or the shelf then i have 1 more AC kit tacked up. Been talking with a...
Forum: Power Adders
03-18-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 810
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Boost Controllers... Opinions Wanted

I ran the SCG-1 (wideband and boost control) it worked great, only sold since i went with MS3pro and use it for boost control.

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
03-08-2019, 09:17 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Sorry about that little break I had there. Laundry room project is taking my life over!

Waiting on the wastegate flanges for this kit to ship to me, then the guy is sending me his turbo as well so...
Forum: Members Firebirds
03-06-2019, 12:00 PM
Replies: 707
Views: 90,669
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: A Firebird GTA the way they should have bult it....

Wow what an incredible build! Wish i had the guts to do an IRS setup!

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
03-04-2019, 08:55 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Shoot sorry I thought I replied but i see a few more came in. Replied.
Forum: Power Adders
02-28-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Sadly no, I got argon on friday, been working on redoing my laundry room every night after the kids are in bed. Im hoping by next week that will be done! Its killing me!

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
02-25-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 495
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: wasregates

Its preference really. I run 2 - 38mm tials on mine but I have to since i run a TRUE twin scroll.

Pro's and cons to both. You could get a lot better control out of two gates especially if you can...
Forum: Power Adders
02-19-2019, 08:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,514
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Procharger D1X 370ci build thread

Following! badass GTA. I have a feeling this is gonna be a nice build!

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
02-18-2019, 09:46 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Well here is a non ac kit I'm building for a friend. This one will be getting a cold side and possible partial downpipe since I have my car apart. Little but of a different twist and the first...
Forum: Power Adders
02-15-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Been a stranger on here the last week. I have another identical kit tacked up, and started on a a 3rd kit last night (NO AC) that makes the T-stat alot more accessible by using a LS3 style. gives...
Forum: Power Adders
02-15-2019, 08:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,476
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: fuel pump question

What fuel are you planning on running? I would at minimum go with the Walbro 450lph OR the Hellcat 525 pump.

Jay

https://turbo4less.com/product/walbro-e85-fuel-pump-525lphhellcat-model/
Forum: Power Adders
02-12-2019, 11:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Joe- I use a local guy to me who is fairly cheap. Im sure i could convert it and send him a file to get a price for ya.

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
02-12-2019, 08:52 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

I havnt bolted that all on. I'm borrowing this kit off my Friend to mock the kit up. All I have bolted on is the passenger side. I like the idea of keeping the heat behind the motor for sure. It is a...
Forum: Power Adders
02-05-2019, 02:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

So upon doing some cardboard mockups and having some interest in being able to adjust the turbo to keep it way from the frame rail some more. I came up with this bracket. Im hoping to have this laser...
Forum: Power Adders
02-04-2019, 09:11 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Laser jet guy is down right now. Hoping to get a test bracket made, then make some sort of angle iron section to support the turbo.

here is for those guys that wont be wanting AC. I can rotate the...
Forum: Power Adders
02-01-2019, 06:09 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

of course I am! 100% backpurged. Wasnt cheap to backpurge all that pie. I have $150 just in argon invested on this thing LOL. Hoping to tame those numbers down after I get quicker

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
02-01-2019, 01:50 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Thats the plan! As i build them they will continue to get better, learning new tricks as I go.

Building 5 more kits starting next week sometime.

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
01-31-2019, 08:51 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Well this one is done! Time to adjust the jig and work on some more. And of course make a mount. I have a cad file of a complete LS to work with!

Dont mind the upper rad hose. Factory is driver...
Forum: Power Adders
01-31-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

i built my tune from scratch, however I did compare some stuff. I run the MS3pro, most of the sloppys tuff is MS2 or MS3-gold. Slight differences.

I love my MS3pro, car starts and runs WAY better...
Forum: Power Adders
01-30-2019, 04:40 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

The worst part....grind, test, grind, test ugh. Hoping to get this welded up by the weekend.

Wanted to make sure it was super easy to work on the wastegate. I know too many people with gates that...
Forum: Power Adders
01-26-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Closer!


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Forum: Power Adders
01-25-2019, 09:15 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Tested the Mr gasket 30 degree swivel. I think a 90 will be needed if you wanted to route it like factory. Or swivel towards the center. Debating buying on just to test.

This kit should be wrapped...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-18-2019, 01:43 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,311
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Bolt on LS turbo kit input

I should also add to this. I currently have a smaller rad stood up against the stock frame. I feel this WILL work with a stock rad, just may have to run a turbo guard for larger frame turbos. I...
Forum: LTX and LSX
01-18-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,311
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Bolt on LS turbo kit input

Well bringing an old one back. Currently working on a kit. Building this around a Holley Mid Mount Accessory setup (retains AC up top) AND corvette/fbody accessories,. This kit could also retain AC...
Forum: Power Adders
01-16-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Fixture is coming together nicely. Made the base with whatever scraps I had kicking around but also machined a couple pieces at work. I made a 3" solid V band with a 1/8 npt hole for backpuging. I...
Forum: Power Adders
01-14-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Debated buying one. My handheld bandsaw only cuts 2.5"! Sold my standup bandsaw.
Forum: Power Adders
01-14-2019, 03:36 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

yes, have yet to look more into them. The reason i really like the pie cuts is this entire is store bough piece. Didnt even trim them. For reputability this would be awesome. I will look into the...
Forum: Power Adders
01-14-2019, 02:02 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Not really believe me I looked, I really didnt want to use this many pie cuts since im just a hobbyist welder lol. To give an example of how tight the area is. The 90 coming out of the turbo flange...
Forum: Power Adders
01-14-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Appreciate the tips. Im actually planning on building a Jig this week hopefully. I will tig the entire thing while clamped in a jig. Using a #16 cup. Waiting on my friends stock to show up. no pulse...
Forum: Power Adders
01-13-2019, 01:14 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

Adjusted the turbo a tad to make life easier. Way less pie cuts involved. Liking this placement!...
Forum: Power Adders
01-07-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

If i can make this at a reasonable cost, that is the plan. I have been waiting for Argon for a MONTH now! hoping to get my tank filled tonight to start welding or at least tacking this all up.

Jay
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
01-07-2019, 12:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,875
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: February 2019 COTM **Nomination Thread**

I second this

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
01-02-2019, 08:50 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

The setup shown is the Holley Mid mount accessories. Not the cheapest route but 100% worth the money if you want to retain AC and have a turbo car. Figure by the time you source any accessory setup...
Forum: Auto Detailing and Appearance
12-21-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,896
Posted By Jay_rich

Re: 2018 COTY **Winner**

Congrats buddy, couldn't think of a better car for COTY!

Jay
Forum: Power Adders
12-20-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 25,684
Posted By Jay_rich

Hooker LS turbo Manifold S475 build thread

I decided since I am building a few of these kids (hopefully, these pie cuts are killing me) I would start a build thread for just this setup instead of hijacking my other build thread.

The goal...
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