DIY Turbo Kit: Parts List and how to "Keep It Cost Efficient" - Page 7

Watts-Up · 02-14-2009, 08:18 PM

I think they won't sticky this thread because none of the moderators are interested in going turbo, so they simply don't read it all. This is the 1st time I looked at this, but have seen it on the active topics many times. Good job boost!

05sattyredline · 02-18-2009, 08:52 AM

i think those turbos on ebay for about $400 are replicated ripoffs from china.. otherwise why would hahn and other trusted venders be selling these things for almost $1000?

05sattyredline · 02-20-2009, 08:30 AM

question about the saab turbo manifold, is the turbine inlet flange a t3 bolt pattern? wondering if a gt3071r bolt up to that beast

boosthard05 · 02-24-2009, 02:15 AM

12 pages and still no sticky

05sattyredline · 02-24-2009, 04:25 PM

nm, after some searching found that the inlet flange on that saab turbo manifold is a 3bolt pattern, would have to machine a 3 bolt to t3 4 bolt pattern plate for it to work with a decent sized turbo. but then once the turbo is boltable to the mani, there might be clearance issues

boosthard05 · 02-24-2009, 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 05sattyredline

nm, after some searching found that the inlet flange on that saab turbo manifold is a 3bolt pattern, would have to machine a 3 bolt to t3 4 bolt pattern plate for it to work with a decent sized turbo. but then once the turbo is boltable to the mani, there might be clearance issues

good find man

dom1013 · 03-05-2009, 08:52 PM

That whole alternator thing was a little unclear....

do you HAVE to get a new alternator and every turbo LSJ has done it OR did one person do it that way?

daythecountrydied21 · 03-05-2009, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dom1013

That whole alternator thing was a little unclear....

do you HAVE to get a new alternator and every turbo LSJ has done it OR did one person do it that way?

you have to, iirc our alternator spins in the opposite direction.

dom1013 · 03-05-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by daythecountrydied21

you have to, iirc our alternator spins in the opposite direction.

I know the 2.2s alternators are on the wrong side....I was thinking the 2.4s were on our side, idk.....

05sattyredline · 03-05-2009, 09:41 PM

yeah you have to get a 2.2 alternator...

i wonder if it would be possible to machine some type of bracket and pulley to put in place of the pulley of the supercharger or if anyone has tried that.

it seems the only place you would be able to mount it though is to the 2 bolts holding the alternator on and they are long enough as it is... just a thought