Turbocharging FAQ

[xxcooljay23xxg5]

yea, thats why i been holding off on a body kit lately, til most likely the summer. In case i need to make any modifcations to it for the piping. And im already looking around for trans cooler.

[gibsonj4]

yeah save ur money for ur turbo build/kit don't go cheap on compnents.

[IMADreamer]

My theory on turbochargers as far as room goes is, where there is a will there is a way. If you can fit twin turbos under the hood of a Viper you can fit them anywhere.

[xxcooljay23xxg5]

Yea thats why im trying to get a diagram of a intercoolers piping in any cobalts engine bay. Also, ima, do you know if its the diameter of the intercooler piping that makes it to big?

[gibsonj4]

Originally Posted by IMADreamer

My theory on turbochargers as far as room goes is, where there is a will there is a way. If you can fit twin turbos under the hood of a Viper you can fit them anywhere.

amen to that I would still rather have a lingenfelter vette. Twin turbo 427? Yes thank you much come again.

[dduffy2005]

nice write up. There are a few things that still didn't know that you put in there. this will help a lot

[gibsonj4]

i think the compression thing is one thing that is thrown aroundf like someone says "yeah i gotta lower my compression ratio" but they don't kno what that actually means.

[Montecarloman]

Originally Posted by xxcooljay23xxg5

WTb a diagram of intercooler piping for the 2.2 autos. Hell if not a manual would work. >.>, atleast then ill be able to get an idea on how imma turbo mine X(

Good write up tho gib. Im impressed.

Could go for an STS turbo. Neat thing about them is because they are rear mounted you dont need an intercooler, you always get colder intake temps, and less heat under the hood to deal with.

[gibsonj4]

Originally Posted by Montecarloman

Could go for an STS turbo. Neat thing about them is because they are rear mounted you dont need an intercooler, you always get colder intake temps, and less heat under the hood to deal with.

Definately a good option. He is doin a custom build he just needs to look at some compressor maps to find which turbo best fits his engine.

[dduffy2005]

Originally Posted by gibsonj4

i think the compression thing is one thing that is thrown aroundf like someone says "yeah i gotta lower my compression ratio" but they don't kno what that actually means.

I knew about lowering it but I'm still not sure how much. I guess it going to depend on what I get for heads, pistons, bore size, etc

dduffy2005 added 0 Minutes and 32 Seconds later...

Originally Posted by gibsonj4

Definately a good option. He is doin a custom build he just needs to look at some compressor maps to find which turbo best fits his engine.

how do you know that?