Is there room for a 76mm turbo and an LS1?
02-28-07, 04:37 PM
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Is there room for a 76mm turbo and an LS1?
Hey guys, I am new to the club and am quite excited about getting on the lift for some retro-fitting. I must say that these are some very sharp cars, rivalling the looks of my vette! Indeed, I have found some new respect for the potential of some imports.
I'll cut to the chase. I have been doing a lot of reading and, obviously, have found a well of information regarding the SBC and, in particular, LSx installations. Naturally, I am inclinded to wonder how large, if any, of a turbo or turbos can be fitted on an LSx installation. Although I am most definitely not done researching, I have yet to come across a turbo LSx Rx7. I am beginning to wonder if it is not very doable. As well, is there room to do a rear-mount?
Please feel free to rag on me if there is ample information on the site regarding all of my questions; I have nothing against spending the time.
I can't wait to get to know the group,
Mike
I'll cut to the chase. I have been doing a lot of reading and, obviously, have found a well of information regarding the SBC and, in particular, LSx installations. Naturally, I am inclinded to wonder how large, if any, of a turbo or turbos can be fitted on an LSx installation. Although I am most definitely not done researching, I have yet to come across a turbo LSx Rx7. I am beginning to wonder if it is not very doable. As well, is there room to do a rear-mount?
Please feel free to rag on me if there is ample information on the site regarding all of my questions; I have nothing against spending the time.
I can't wait to get to know the group,
Mike
02-28-07, 05:03 PM
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I dont who makes it but ... there's a twin turbo kit i believe for a VET.. the damn things Sits on the back of the car... nxt to the exhaust... pretty sick seen it once.. never went online and searched for that.. but from what i heard it has better cooling.. and all since the turbos are on the back and air travels to the front to the intake..... But thats on a VET.
I'm pretty sure you can make a custom one for the 7. y not.!!!
I'm pretty sure you can make a custom one for the 7. y not.!!!
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Originally Posted by crxturboh22
I dont who makes it but ... there's a twin turbo kit i believe for a VET.. the damn things Sits on the back of the car... nxt to the exhaust... pretty sick seen it once.. never went online and searched for that.. but from what i heard it has better cooling.. and all since the turbos are on the back and air travels to the front to the intake..... But thats on a VET.
I'm pretty sure you can make a custom one for the 7. y not.!!!
I'm pretty sure you can make a custom one for the 7. y not.!!!
It's made by STS.
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You know, unless you're going for a land speed record there's really no need for FI on an LSx RX-7 (IMHO) Depending on your budget...(But hey! You've got enough to do the swap anyways) you can get upwards of 600whp and torque from those engines anyways. Keep in mind that your 7 weighs in well under 3k lbs.
As far as enough room to fit a turbo? Absolutly! As most LS1 turbos are custom fit anyways for various vehicles. you'll need to be creative to find a good spot for all the needed hardware.
If I had a LS1 equipped RX-7, and I HAD to have some type of power adder besides NO2, I'd go with a Magnacharger. Or any Roots type blower for that matter.
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