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Turbocharging my 3.8

Old Mar 28, 2013 | 12:21 PM
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Thats pretty fast!
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 02:23 PM
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I got the boosta pump installed and 4 of the head studs. Slow going but with any luck ill be done tomorrowClick image for larger version

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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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Also from day 1Click image for larger version

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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 02:34 PM
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Default Day 1 continued

The coil PAC will need to come off to get the intake manifold & right valve cover off, but it's no biggie. I found that you'll need a breaker bar to remove factory head studs cuz they are torqued down really good. Also, I added Velcro to the bottom of the boostsapump in order to keep it in place between the battery and the fuse box. I also used a hex wrench to had tighten the ARP head studs into the block.
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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Awesome build. Can't wait to see the final results and numbers.
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Hanzo
Awesome build. Can't wait to see the final results and numbers.
Me too! If I can get to 400 ft-lb of torque at the wheels I don't care where the HP ends up
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:35 PM
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Today I finished up the ARP head studs and riped the old exhaust off. Also, installed the new bigger flowing fuel injectors and the turbo oil return fitting in the oil pan and the turbo feed line
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Here ya goClick image for larger version

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Tomorrow ill try to get the IC & Turbo mounted cuz I have the 12 psi tune and want to road test it
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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 05:05 PM
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Hey about how much is this costing you? If you don't mind me asking
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