Ryan Merrill Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 So much room for turbos, I Guess I will include them in my build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUNNY Z Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Do it. I DARE you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I Double Dog Dare You ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Look into twin S366's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 I think I will. Question is go twins or single. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 When I was test fitting up for turbos I mocked one 366 up and man plumbing will be tight, especially after all the accessories are bolted on. I then opted for an S475 kinda tucked in the front passenger side. All depends and how you mount the radiator and Intercooler setup and what kind of surgery your wanting to do! I've seen plenty of both I opted to all motor on the initial at the end for cost and time reasons. But a turbo will be in the future at some point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I thought the same thing at the same point in my build. Plan for them, but you will be surprised how fast the space fills up with the essentials, like radiator, hoses, belts, etc. sure you can CRAM it all in there, but you don't want to have to remove all your manifolds and tubing in order to change a spark plug. It gets crowded fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naptown Dave Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 (edited) Check out OSCS's Twin a Turbo LSX Datsun 280Z build in LS1tech. Edited October 4, 2015 by Naptown Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutantZ Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 If you run out of room and ditch the idea of a passenger (and being cool in the summer), you can put the turbo in a lot of places too. Here's an AIX car with a turbo and water to air intercooler next to the driver. http://www.doc4net.com/doc/3599778344486?cn=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted October 8, 2015 Author Share Posted October 8, 2015 Thanks for all the imput guys. This is clearence with the CX racing kit. Seems like it sits pretty high? I need to get some 2.5" exhaust tubing. The 2.25 stuff I have is too small. My vband clams arrived. I have tons of room using the flipped truck manifolds. I have 2"+ of hood clearence. I have room for the 3.5 - 4" down pipe. I want twin turbo but I'm going single turbo because basically its cheaper. I found a place in York region the actually bends mandrel pipe for cheap. Nice have local business for support. Exhaust locationhood clearence. Fenders are at the top of the broom stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexter72 Posted October 8, 2015 Share Posted October 8, 2015 Looking at your pics. You will have more clearance then that between the intake and hood. Remember the z hood arches up in the middle, then gradualy down towards each fender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 How's oil pan clearance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 How's oil pan clearance? Tons of room for any oil pan you want. It needs t be shallow. This is a shot with the stock truck pan in a non-lowered 240z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Merrill Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 I started the turbo system for the LS Datsun 240Zthis week. I am using the cast steel truck manifold for the headers. I cut off the flanges that hit the frame rail and welded on some 2.5" exhaust tubing. I them attached a 2.5" v-band clamps. Since the headers and pipe are different sizes there was some filling of holes (including one I made.. Whoops). Metal was built up and then grinded off to give a smoother look. Trying to make it look pretty. Looks like I will be going twin chinese GT3582R's. Fun fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I was going to make mention that I used the ls3 oil pan with the fbody pickup. I cut about 1.25 inches out of the bottom and still was able to use an improved racing baffle. Total quarts with a Wix 51515 is just about 8.5 quarts. I'm still running the L99 pump too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 I have the F-body oilpan and it hangs 1-1/2" below crossmember, so I welded a "cattle catcher" onto the crossmember to protect it from a big rock in the road. I have high centered on it once on a buddy's driveway, but I got lucky and it didn't crack it. My next car (if my motivation increases) will have to contend with the front end coming down from a wheelie, and maybe a full bellypan, so I will be doing the Corvette pan to keep from wiping that sucker out. I've seen a lot of carnage from wheelie vs oilpan-spectators love seeing sparks after a wheelie, but it looks painfully expensive to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathaninwa Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Mine is that much below too. I welded a PC of 1-1/2 square tubing to the front cross member, and it seems to be level with the 1-1/2 subframe connectors. (Perfect for a sheeted belly pan/aero setup) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimZ Posted October 18, 2015 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) I started the turbo system for the LS Datsun 240Zthis week. I am using the cast steel truck manifold for the headers. I cut off the flanges that hit the frame rail and welded on some 2.5" exhaust tubing. I them attached a 2.5" v-band clamps. Since the headers and pipe are different sizes there was some filling of holes (including one I made.. Whoops). Metal was built up and then grinded off to give a smoother look. Trying to make it look pretty. Looks like I will be going twin chinese GT3582R's. Fun fun. Okay, I have to ask - what boost are you planning to run with this? I'm assuming that the Chinese GT35Rs claim to have the same compressor maps - if so, then they won't be particularly happy at low boost (<1.5PR). Are you planning to intercool it? If you plan to run where the turbos be happier (~2.0 - 2.5PR), you'll probably want to. If you do then it seems like you are going to be somewhere around 800hp (or higher). Do you have a trans that can survive? That's going to require a lot of fuel - what are you planning to do for a fuel system? Edited October 19, 2015 by TimZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhotographer06 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 I started the turbo system for the LS Datsun 240Zthis week. I am using the cast steel truck manifold for the headers. I cut off the flanges that hit the frame rail and welded on some 2.5" exhaust tubing. I them attached a 2.5" v-band clamps. Since the headers and pipe are different sizes there was some filling of holes (including one I made.. Whoops). Metal was built up and then grinded off to give a smoother look. Trying to make it look pretty. Looks like I will be going twin chinese GT3582R's. Fun fun. Doing the same.. not many TTLSS30's out there... twin 6262's for us... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPhotographer06 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Check out OSCS's Twin a Turbo LSX Datsun 280Z build in LS1tech. I bought his old manifold setup.. cant wait to get it bolted up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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