02lightning2445

I am thinking of doing a ls swap(either 5.3 or 6.0) s10 and want to install a s480 or s475 turbo on it. Truck will be 90% track vehicle,maybe 10% street worthy. However I am having issues finding a turbo kit for a ls swapped s10. Is there no such thing on the market? Is every ls swapped s10 i see on youtube a custom turbo kit? I would like to purchase something ready to go with little modification. I am very mechanically inclined, but i dont know how to weld and dont have any idea on how to build a good turbo kit. My current toy is a built lightning that I have done alot of work to,so im not new to the performance scene,just new to the ls swap/turbo install scene. Thanks.

If it matters,I havent purchased the truck yet,but it will be anywheres from a 90-94 model,single cab. May even do slightly newer,but it may not be able to drive on the street due to obd2 and emissions testing.

TXsilverado

iTrader: (19)

yes, all turbo s10 trucks that you see have a custom setup. the problem is that the s10 didn't come with a v8, so there are a wide variety of motor mounts used along with intakes, radiators, hoods etc etc etc. the platform isn't common enough to make a bolt on turbo kit...and the engine compartment is TIGHT.

02lightning2445

alright thats what i figured,what are the opinions on a rear mounted(probably in the bed) turbo setup? I know people say they have lag issues,but a few videos i have found the turbo seems to spool almost as fast as a traditional front mount.

The motor for this would more than likely be a lq9 or lq4,which compression i want i have no idea at this time(make more power with less boost or have a higher ceiling for boost on pump gas) but it will also have a cam,may have ported heads to,or l92 heads as i heard they flow the best.

rpturbo

iTrader: (32)

Rear mount turbos are just fine if sized correctly. The l92 heads will bump compression to 11:1, not really good for a boosted application. A stock LQ9 is already 10:8.