Administrators SuperDan Posted October 13, 2005 Administrators Share Posted October 13, 2005 Hope the admins don't bang on me for this but... Gauging interest in a complete and I do mean complete Turbo Tom’s draw thru setup (no engine). Trying to get an idea of what $$$ I can get for it. It includes his own custom water injection system (I have not hooked it up). This setup actually came off of Tom’s personal car a few months ago after it was sold last year when he passed away. The engine was a built L28ET and the car ran excellent, I had a long conversion with the shop that maintained the car. I was told that the car was making ~500 rwhp at ~22 psi the time it was pulled. I have since installed it on a stock L24 and it runs incredibly well for an old 102k mile L24, but I do have the boost turned down to ~9 psi. This setup is basically a plug and play deal, all you would need is to hookup the exhaust to the down pipe (3 inch) get the fuel connected and re-locate the ignition coil to the passenger side of the engine compartment. I was going to keep my car stock looking and use this setup because it was so cool, retro and kind of rare/unique but I have since decided to go LS1. How much should I be asking for it guys? I will post some pics later if anyone is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim240z Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 http://forums.hybridz.org/announcement.php?f=59&announcementid=3 someone had to do it!! BTW...I have seen this kit in person and when Dan says "Complete", he ain't kidding!! Bolt up and run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 13, 2005 Share Posted October 13, 2005 There was a 240 on ebay not long ago that had the Turbo Toms set up and the car was rusted beyond repair and the whole car engine and all went for $500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SuperDan Posted October 13, 2005 Author Administrators Share Posted October 13, 2005 Here are a few pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusPuppis Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Damn that is pretty. I'll trade you my some cats for it. I have like three extra at the moment. One is quiet and loving, one is mean and loud, and one is just loud. Yeah.. I dunno what it would be worth man, I really dont. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavy85 Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 NOS included ? ..... Now I see why you are only running 9 PSI! Sorry no idea what it's worth but to be even less usefull I have an old pull through single SU turbo set-up that I always wondered what if anything someone would give for it. Cameron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2003z Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 best way to find out is ebay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAW Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Speaking of Turbo Tom, I read he died, along with his wife or girlfriend, in a car accident...I think it was about 6 months ago. That guy is a legend. DAW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 Turbo tom died in an interstate accident (tom and his girlfriend were both killed) it was a pileup down in Atlanta I believe. Horrible thing to happen, one of my buddy's was good friends with him and was working with him on building his car. All i can say is AMAZING work. Not too much stopped them. My buddy has a Richmond 6 speed tranny mated to a l28, C5 vette brakes, and just loads and loads of other quality custom stuff. I think anything turbo tom made was exceptional. -Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks280zt Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 how is it the Turbo Toms carb set ups are making more HP than most FI l28s? Like you said Toms car was making 500hp and wasnt Bob H's car doing the same? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240hoke Posted October 14, 2005 Share Posted October 14, 2005 I think tom prolly had a pretty extensively built motor. i wouldnt be surprised if it was a 3.1 fully built with all the tricks. But here im just talking i dunno. -Austin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeeboost Posted October 15, 2005 Share Posted October 15, 2005 Doesn't the carbureted intake manifold have larger runners? That should help a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators SuperDan Posted October 16, 2005 Author Administrators Share Posted October 16, 2005 People have been PM'ing me and would like to see whats included, here is a pic of most of what is included. What is not shown in the picture are all the screws, nuts, bolts, gaskets, cables etc... like I said, complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe-Z Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 do you still have this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dorifto Posted December 27, 2005 Share Posted December 27, 2005 Yeah, I'm VERY interested in this setup - though it'll take me a few months to afford it [just bought another car], I'm definitely down for this package. As for what it costs, I say total up what parts at cost would be, then adjust accordingly from there. Offering price ... well, I don't want to sound cheap, but still don't want to overshoot it ... $750? -Dave-O Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 Mine was set up by Tom himself back in 1979. I just got a 1970 240 Z that is # 806...........fully built motor, water/methanol, dual stage NOS system, suspension and all of the goodies.........I did the math on mine and at 18lbs. of boost this thing puts out 468Whp......( without NOS) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted December 4, 2006 Share Posted December 4, 2006 cool! now go dyno it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Some-Guy Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 wow thats cool altho Ive never even heard of turbo tom............ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted December 5, 2006 Share Posted December 5, 2006 how is it the Turbo Toms carb set ups are making more HP than most FI l28s? Great question....the CarTech Turbo kit struggled to make 350whp with three sidedrafts. Yasin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texis30O Posted March 24, 2009 Share Posted March 24, 2009 Did you ever sell this kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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