im wanting to make my own turbo setup and i have a few questions.
1. is 9 psi too much for a dd? even though i haul *** everywhere(hit 98 mph atleast 4 times a day, not sure if this is alot or not)
2. what would be the best intercooler for air to air?
3. what size turbo should i use to get 9 psi?(if that what i use)
4. what kind of turbo should i use?
5. what BOV should i get?
6. what size spring do i put in the BOV?
7. what other mods should i get b/c of the turbo?(i dont need to replace another engine)
thanks in advance, need all the help i can get, if you have a turbo setup pics would be greatly appreciated.

 

1. 9 psi should be ok. I would get a boost control and set a base of 5-7 psi and a high setting of 9-10 psi.
2. Not sure check EBay and search here for what the guys are using.
3. Maybe a T60-1 or a GT67 if you want to upgrade.
4. Garrett and check out Forced Inductions
5. TiAL
6. 11# psi ( depends on the altitude you run at and engine vacuum on deceleration)
7. 42# or bigger Injectors, 255LPH Fuel pump, NGK TR6 plugs Tune, Boost gauge, Fuel pressure gauge, logging/tuning software, methanol injection(depending on IATs), Wideband O2

Sounds like a fun project, good luck

 

what is ngk tr6 plus tune,logging/tuning software,wideband 02

 

TR6 plug is a NGK number 4177 if you call up oreilly

 

cool thanks but how about logging/tuning software,wideband 02, i just pun in new o2's up front, i have 02 sims for the back. is a wideband o2 different?

 

does it matter what mm the tial is, or does this just depict how loud it is.

 

You will either need to find someone with tuning software or purchase it yourself(HPTuners, efi live, ls1 edit, etc...) I'd highly recommend finding a knowledgable person to help you out in your area unless you were willing to try and learn it yourself. You can purchase a mail order tune from someone like wait4me performance or Nelson Performance and they can get it close and drivable. A Preditor handheld tunner isn't going to cut it. A wideband oxygen sensor measures across a 5v spand and a narrowband(stock) measures across a 1v span. Basically, a wideband is a stand alone air fuel measuring device that is a must to dial in a tune for forced induction. A Tial brand blow off valve you needis probably around a 38mm. The same goes for a wastegate, unless you get a turbo with a built in wastegate. It sounds like you have a lot to learn. Good luck. You might look into a Livernois turbo kit or an STS ranther than trying it yourself. You may find it worth the money. Neither come with a tune or fuel system but are not a must with the 5psi that the stock kits come with. Read the sticky at the top of the FI section on comparing the different systems. A lot of these guys with turbos have links in their signatures to pictures.

 

No offence but if you dont know what these are off the bat before starting a custom turbo project make sure you enlist the help of someone with a lot of experience.

 

(HPTuners, efi live, ls1 edit, etc...) which one would you recomend
yeah i know what you saying, but i learn fast so i think it wont be that hard just time consuming.

 

This is a big controversy all the time. I'm not even going to open that can of worms. Everyone that has HPT or efi Live are all happy with their product that I can tell. I just purchased HPT(site sponsor). This link may help from our father site LS1tech https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368718