k04 setup on an lsj
05-27-2012, 09:34 AM
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k04 setup on an lsj
I've done a bunch of searching and haven't come up with much info on this. I'm sure there are people who have done the k04 turbo swap to an lsj. Only issue is that there's really no info on the subject. All the threads I've read through have conflicting info. Some say its possible, while others say its not worth it. Id like to hear from those who have actually gone through the process and have either succeeded or failed because I'm thinking about doing this. Anyone who has valuable "valid" info, please chime in. Thanks in advance.
05-27-2012, 11:41 AM
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This is the type of response that makes searching through threads trying to find info for problems or questions extremely difficult. Pointless responses by people like this that don't have anything informative to input on the topic. Like I clearly stated in my original post, id se who have like to hear from those who have actually gone through the process and have either succeeded or failed.
05-27-2012, 12:01 PM
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This is the type of response that makes searching through threads trying to find info for problems or questions extremely difficult. Pointless responses by people like this that don't have anything informative to input on the topic. Like I clearly stated in my original post, id se who have like to hear from those who have actually gone through the process and have either succeeded or failed.
2.2/2.4 it would be ok on since the turbo will be good for more than the internals are.
05-27-2012, 09:24 PM
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there was a guy on here that did it a couple of yrs back you have to use the lnf coolant pipe on the back of the engine so the ko4 and manifold will clear it spools beyond stupid fast(it spools faster then you can put it to the floor) and you will have some compressor surge also if i were to do that then i would use the zzp blower manifold adapter kit and hook up the charge piping that way
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05-27-2012, 09:47 PM
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ramon, in the end, you end up spending about the same amount for a premade kit for significantly less results. Some of the problems you run into have already been stated: coolant line, the need for the factory manifold, etc. You mind me asking why you're thinking about this direction as oppose to, say, a 20g set up?
05-27-2012, 11:07 PM
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ramon, in the end, you end up spending about the same amount for a premade kit for significantly less results. Some of the problems you run into have already been stated: coolant line, the need for the factory manifold, etc. You mind me asking why you're thinking about this direction as oppose to, say, a 20g set up?
05-27-2012, 11:17 PM
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My plan was to use the tc turbo, turbo manifold, dp, tc coolant line, lk9 intake manifold, lnf intercooler, and have a shop custome build the piping. And all the other minor accessories required obviously. But like I said, I just wanted to get more info on the matter from those that have done it.
05-27-2012, 11:34 PM
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This is the type of response that makes searching through threads trying to find info for problems or questions extremely difficult. Pointless responses by people like this that don't have anything informative to input on the topic. Like I clearly stated in my original post, id se who have like to hear from those who have actually gone through the process and have either succeeded or failed.
My 2 cents..... Don't do it. All the money you spend switching to a k04 setup and won't even hit 400whp.
05-28-2012, 04:11 AM
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I was going to go zzp but could not afford to do so. What i did was hit the book and did my home work on how to piece together a great kit for less with parts that will work. I put my whole kit together for 2600 dollars.
Only thing i have to custom make to get my kit complete are Down pipe and 3inch exhaust. Other then that once i read saw what other people did it was as easy as 1 2 3.
Also I talked to my tuner about the ko4 and he said not to put it on an lsj as stated above surge and he said it will spool so fast and before u know it you will blow the turbo up thats not a good thing lol. Plus it dies as fast as it spools. Honestly if u wanted to u could get a pte 5431 JB turbo for 575 shipped much easier that way. The ko4 route hope u have money an time to work out al the problems u will have
Only thing i have to custom make to get my kit complete are Down pipe and 3inch exhaust. Other then that once i read saw what other people did it was as easy as 1 2 3.
Also I talked to my tuner about the ko4 and he said not to put it on an lsj as stated above surge and he said it will spool so fast and before u know it you will blow the turbo up thats not a good thing lol. Plus it dies as fast as it spools. Honestly if u wanted to u could get a pte 5431 JB turbo for 575 shipped much easier that way. The ko4 route hope u have money an time to work out al the problems u will have
05-28-2012, 11:05 AM
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If you're doing a turbo-swap, I think you're better off just getting a bigger turbo and buying a kit from ZZP or piecing one together yourself. I pieced together my own kit and it cost less then $4k. I got the BW S252et turbo and it's great. Quick spool, lots of power, and I still have room to go with it. I really don't think you'll be happy with the K04 for longer than a few weeks.
Like I said, I pieced together my own kit, but if I had to do it again, I'd rather just buy a full kit from ZZP. It's SO much easier to install, you wont have to worry about the inevitable "**** this part doesn't match this part" problems you'll get if you piece together your own kit.
There's a reason all of us who swap our LSJ's to turbo don't put the K04 on
Like I said, I pieced together my own kit, but if I had to do it again, I'd rather just buy a full kit from ZZP. It's SO much easier to install, you wont have to worry about the inevitable "**** this part doesn't match this part" problems you'll get if you piece together your own kit.
There's a reason all of us who swap our LSJ's to turbo don't put the K04 on
05-28-2012, 05:59 PM
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As of right now i just have Mock ups done Slow. And I've had a lot of help from people who have priced together their own kit so i have not run into any problems so far. An whats the fun in building a car if u don't run into problems u can try and figure out ?
05-28-2012, 08:23 PM
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I will be doing this with my old ss/sc soon(so I can throw my gt30 on my lnf). It really won't be all that hard...
Everyone is always, bolt on>a little bit harder on this site! I love it because its easy to get cheap parts!
Should make for a nice dd!
Everyone is always, bolt on>a little bit harder on this site! I love it because its easy to get cheap parts!
Should make for a nice dd!