Hey guys I have begun the turbo swap process, and I just wanted to keep you guys updated on everything as it goes along. Right now I'm just in the process of getting all the parts together before I start to rip the engine apart. Right now I am in the making of a custom manifold from Vulcan Turbo, which I will post pics of soon. Also I am going to be running a T3/T70 turbo which was just recently ordered as well. I am looking to have the whole build complete by the first of the year, but we will see what happens. Keep looking in here for updates as i will update it as much as i can.

 

no pics

still no pics lol

 

This is just a picture of the turbo I odered

pics posted, are they not working?

 

Yes they are not working

 

i can see all the pics fine

can you guys see the turbo at least? I posted the pics of my manifold from my email like an idiot, so i will have to fix that when i get home from work tonight

 

I see the turbo.

 

Ok guys here is the turbo manifold from when it started up to date and i will post more when the flanges are mounted

pics are up guys, leave comments on what ya think

here is a pic of my wastegate and bov, tial 38mm wastegate and greddy type s BOV

 

Subscribed, best of luck on the build!

 

nice stuff right there man.,... gl with everything

 

subscribed, good luck man

 

thanks guys really appreciate all the good comments, if you have any suggestions or anything let me know as well

Inercooler pic, 28x9x2.5,


Anybody have suggestions on a boost controller? Also what size oil lines should i be getting?

 

I used a -4an for the feed and a -10 for the return line.
as for a boost controller I have a turbosmart single stage manual. works pretty good

 

cool, thats what i figured for the oil lines but wasn't 100% sure, and i havent even thought of the return line yet, but soon it will be looked at. I am going to look into that boost controller now to see if I like it, but it sounds good.

 

everything looks good man, if you want i can get you lazer cut flanges for the intake manifold and to bolt up to the TB.

 

Oh that turbo is so cute & tiny

Just messing with you. I look forward to seeing updates

 

lol sorry man I cannot afford 2 huge ones like you lol, plus i dont want any lag

 

So what are your HP goals???

 

I am looking for 350-375whp

 

That will be a nice improvement.
When do you expect to be done?
You will likely be another turboed Cobalt driving before my car is

 

i am HOPING to be done with the turbo swap by the first of the year, since i dont't drive my car in the winter i will have more time to work on it, so i hope it will get done quick, and yes it should be a good improvment. When are you looking to be done with you build?

 

I want my car back by Feb. 28th, '08. The operative words are "I want".
Having said that, I found out yesterday that my custom crank is scrap and it is now 3 weeks before the new one is shipped.

 

damn that sux bro, good luck with the rest of your build and stay tuned on mine.

 

how much are you spending bottom line? Are you installing and doing all the labor yourself? seems like everything is going turbo nowadays.. good luck to ya..I am considering the same..

 

Oh I will keep tuned. You, Paul, B4B & Missmatched's swaps are part of my enjoyment because at least someone is making progress.

 

have you allready measured that out, if so where you gonna fit it? i was planning to attach mine to the same brackets that hold the radiator ac condensor and stock he(of course the he is going bye bye)