2.0 LNF Engine: ZZP's ZFR Turbo Installion
09-06-2014, 01:43 AM
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I currently have the zzp upper charge pipe with silicone couplers. Will the 90 degree coupler work on the zfr I just purchased? Or will I need an extended coupler for it to work? Also you guys recommend flushing the coolant after the swap as well?
09-06-2014, 10:21 AM
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09-17-2014, 12:52 AM
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I picked up the extended coupler and getting the turbo inspected tomorrow to make sure it isn't shot. How much/how long should I be looking at to get the turbo installed and retuned? I heard its a 6-8 hour install, is that true?
09-17-2014, 01:33 AM
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what about a shop that is very mechanically inclined and has the required tools but doesn't specialize in our cars. But they have extensive knowledge of turbo installations on many different types of cars. 4-6 hours?
09-17-2014, 02:01 AM
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I have done my own bolt ons to include a full 3" tbe, fmic, charge pipes, intake, and replaced my valve cover. Do you think I'd be able to do this myself if I follow step by step and have the required tools?
09-17-2014, 04:57 AM
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Yea its not bad, I had mine done in 4-5 hours.
Just get a pan and plan on draining the coolant like it says in the OP. I had the stupid idea in my head that I could do like I did swapping the water pump on my jeep, and just plug the fittings/holes with rubber plugs when I took them off. I was under the car, unbolted the hoses, lost the one banjo bolt, had a rag and a few plugs with me under the car. No pan, funnel, anything... Yea I was soaked with coolant down to my waist lol. Other than that it wasn't any harder than bolting a fmic on IMO
Just get a pan and plan on draining the coolant like it says in the OP. I had the stupid idea in my head that I could do like I did swapping the water pump on my jeep, and just plug the fittings/holes with rubber plugs when I took them off. I was under the car, unbolted the hoses, lost the one banjo bolt, had a rag and a few plugs with me under the car. No pan, funnel, anything... Yea I was soaked with coolant down to my waist lol. Other than that it wasn't any harder than bolting a fmic on IMO
09-17-2014, 07:05 AM
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the first time i did mine it took about 8hrs, next time it took a little less. then i did pulled mine because my engine went pooooooo and it took me like 2.5hrs to take it all off on the ground. its real simple. everything goes on one way lol. bolt ons FTW!
06-12-2015, 06:17 AM
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*I edited my first sentence of my last post. Put bolts instead of gaskets*
Read my second sentence in my last post... When installing a ZFR turbo, you remove your existing oil feed line and install the AN fittings and use the new line they supply you. Even if you bought new oil banjo gaskets, you wasted money cause you won't be able to use them.
When installing the 02 housing to the turbo there is lock nuts with the new bolts so you can just hand tighten them. When installing the turbo to the exhaust manifold, torque the nuts/studs at 15lbs.
Read my second sentence in my last post... When installing a ZFR turbo, you remove your existing oil feed line and install the AN fittings and use the new line they supply you. Even if you bought new oil banjo gaskets, you wasted money cause you won't be able to use them.
When installing the 02 housing to the turbo there is lock nuts with the new bolts so you can just hand tighten them. When installing the turbo to the exhaust manifold, torque the nuts/studs at 15lbs.
11-23-2015, 02:30 AM
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hey guys, I have to drop a new(used) engine into my 09 cobalt ss. if I install the zfr 6758 onto the engine before it goes into the car will I have any issues or should it just drop right in? thanks a million guys
11-24-2015, 08:58 AM
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no you wont because the only obstacle you would have while installing the turbo with the engine in the car is the half shaft and frame stuff. which will all be out of the car when you drop the motor. you could probably leave the o2 housing on as well. just might be a little more tighter to wiggle around but should still be good.
07-28-2017, 10:07 AM
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Because of Photobucket's stupid new third party rule photos cannot be shown on this website, but here is a link to his photo bucket ZFR Install Slideshow by rkoczab | Photobucket
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