S/C - Turbo ??

[Whitehot]

I m sorta considering changing my V7 Vortech , and making my 99 GT a Turbo car. Just wondering the pros n cons of that move?? i am concerned bout the Heat generated by the Turbo?? Mostly driving round , long cruises, the occasional Track day, especially the Road Course... It should make more HP and especially Torque.. Whick I ll like, but I m wondering bout the Heat, over heating the whole engine compartment. I think it was an On3 Turbo I was looking at. Of course I d have to sell the V7 and Kooks long tubes, and some other goodies that I don t need from the S/C system....which hold great value... What you guys think of a move like that ??

[ZR]

Nothing wrong with a turbo, make great h/p n torque but just like any other power adder gotta look after all the little things that make it work for the long haul and yes keeping heat in check is one of them. Difference between it and a centri blower will blow your mind.

[Minaccia]

I'm an On 3 Performance dealer and I installed a single 76mm in my 2011 GT last year after having the Paxton on the car. All I have to say is I won't be going back to a blower any time soon, the turbo is great for the engine with less stress and you can easily control the power with a boost controller. The heat is there but not too much to worry about, if you wrap the pipes you'll be fine.

The On 3 kits are great but you need to be very patient when doing the install or get a professional to do it, find someone that knows turbos. If you need more information or need a quote please contact me and I'll be more than happy to help. My contact info is in my signature.

[Whitehot]

Have you had the car to the track at all?? ... Where is the engine less stressed ?? and, do you use the existing mufflers, or run no mufflers??

[Minaccia]

Had the car at TMP twice last year after the turbo install and with a Lund Racing tune and running E85 the car ran best 9.72 @ 142

The engine is less stressed with a turbo because there are no belts attached to the crank, the exhaust from your car's engine spins the turbo to make power.

I purchased free flowing mufflers for less back pressure. Also, this year I had a motor built so I'll be running more boost so I added an electric cut-out, the cut-out will be opened when I run 15 psi or more. Going to run 20 psi this year.

https://i.imgur.com/BGMQROh.jpg?1


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhOIiAxhM0k


Have you had the car to the track at all?? ... Where is the engine less stressed ?? and, do you use the existing mufflers, or run no mufflers??

[Whitehot]

So, I d end up selling the Vortech V7 S/C , kooks long tube headers. maybe a few other little things.....Just goin over the numbers with my mechanic. See if its viable ?? ... Sounds really interesting though ;) ....

[ZR]

Another option, intercooled PD blower from KB.


https://i.ytimg.com/vi/DSIc-s56KvU/maxresdefault.jpg

[Whitehot]

I ordered the Turbo today ;) ... we ll see how things work out... I m able to use alotta parts from the S/C ... Water meth, car already has K member done...When all other S/C parts come off first week in April, I ll sell them.. Vortech V7 , Anderson power pipe , Kooks Long tube headers , maybe couple other things, not sure yet ;) lol. Thx guys

[bbriann]

That was quick decision...LOL
Never enough power...could be a worse addiction...
Congrats

[Whitehot]

There are worse things to be addicted to ;) ... I m sure Ill break something else, But i ve had that engine combo now since 2014 ish, so its time for a little more ;) ....

[RedSN]

...But i ve had that engine combo now since 2014 ish, so its time for a little more ;) ....
7 years ...that's nothing ;)

[Zutz2v]

Needs more cow bell


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[Whitehot]

It s a continua's build thing ;) lol

[Whitehot]

Sooo?? Would ya call it Turbo GT or GT Turbo ?? ... TGT , or GTT ??

[Laffs]

GT Turbo

[Zutz2v]

Sooo?? Would ya call it Turbo GT or GT Turbo ?? ... TGT , or GTT ??

Did you get it yet ?


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[Whitehot]

Install is planned for first week in April :)

[Zutz2v]

Install is planned for first week in April :)

I’m excited for you


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[Whitehot]

It ll be an interesting change... From V7 Vortech , to Turbo. Made 525 RWHP 417 Torque .... can t wait to see the numbers :) , a little more HP would be good, More torque will be great :)

[Zippy]

It ll be an interesting change... From V7 Vortech , to Turbo. Made 525 RWHP 417 Torque .... can t wait to see the numbers :) , a little more HP would be good, More torque will be great :)

what kind of motor do you have??

[Zutz2v]

It ll be an interesting change... From V7 Vortech , to Turbo. Made 525 RWHP 417 Torque .... can t wait to see the numbers :) , a little more HP would be good, More torque will be great :)

Are you forged ?


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[Whitehot]

Alum Block, Cobra crank, custom grind cams, fuel rails, return fuel system, pistons, can t remember most buts its not stock... Water meth injection, Victor jr alum intake, Kooks Long Tube Headers (which will be for sale after Turbo goes in), Alum drive shaft, ya, like I said , It s a continua's build :)

[Zutz2v]

Alum Block, Cobra crank, custom grind cams, fuel rails, return fuel system, pistons, can t remember most buts its not stock... Water meth injection, Victor jr alum intake, Kooks Long Tube Headers (which will be for sale after Turbo goes in), Alum drive shaft, ya, like I said , It s a continua's build :)

I would love to forge my bottom end. Right now just focusing on selling my VORTECH to get a Kenne bell


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[Whitehot]

Silly thought?? ... I was wondering, in theory, would a Turbo engine set up get better mileage than a S/C engine set up?? That would probably be considering HWY mileage ???

[Whitehot]

Whats your hp/Torque # s with the Vortech ??

[Zutz2v]

Whats your hp/Torque # s with the Vortech ??

The guy I bought it off told me it Dynod at 429 HP, torque I have no clue. I just know I’m not crazy about the VT sc setup. I want the power down low


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[bbriann]

Silly thought?? ... I was wondering, in theory, would a Turbo engine set up get better mileage than a S/C engine set up?? That would probably be considering HWY mileage ???

Turbo car putting out same rwhp should get better gas mileage as my supercharger take approximately 75+ hp just to drive blower to make 700+rwhp at 19psi.

[TC86GT]

I would think that in normal driving out of boost (in vacuum) that fuel economy wouldn't be too different if the tunes were equally decent. Only possible difference would be the parasitic drag of the supercharger as bbriann mentioned. But low load situations I'd think the tune would make more of a difference than power adder choice.

[Ontariomystic]

There are worse things to be addicted to ;) ... I m sure Ill break something else, But i ve had that engine combo now since 2014 ish, so its time for a little more ;) ....

Is your car stock bottom end? Looking forward to seeing the install

Nevermind...missed the engine details