rhanselman

You need pressurized oil. You won't get that from the pan. the NPT port above the filter has pressure. You can return the oil to the valve cover.

Notice there's no IC...

rhanselman

Impala Balko

I would be perfectly happy with that.... I take it that is your green lt1 auto coupe that has the raptor kit on it.... what kind of dyno was that and was that with stock injectors. Also what kind of lag do you get, and how does it behave on the streets

rhanselman

Yes, my car before I gave it to my son. He has it in Reno...

Dyno Jet Dyno at Henderson Performance near San Antonio Tx.
Stock engine had stock injectors, the built engine has bigger
Lag is about the same as a Pro Charger. She comes on strong just before 3k
I have a 3k stall TQ to take advantage...
The TQ is a little different on the street but after a while you start to like it. Other than that, if you stay out of boost it's like driving a stock car. Get into boost and hold on...

mnstrlt1

wait.... INSTALLED AND TUNED???? Great deal!

**edit: I also love seeing the pictures of the car.

Question rhanselman: Is the option available to go with a larger turbo?

mnstrlt1

Take note; "he" designed/built the kit.

Impala Balko

I am trying to piece together all the parts I will post progress as it all comes together

bebezote

this looks very cool...thanks for posting the info so far..

can you please detail how you mounted the single turbo?

where did you attach it to? etc??

can you please post more pics??

thanks so much

mnstrlt1

the photos and information you're inquiring about was posted by, "rhanselman". Reach out to him privately (he might not be online frequently).

The OP is attempting to tackle a "do it yourself" rear mount turbo system.

Impala Balko

I would be interested in seeing how the turbo is mounted. .. whether the exhaust hanger is holding it or if there is a bracket

mnstrlt1

Agreed

looks like the STS/Raptor kit uses the existing differential (spring) mounts and the muffler hangers to support the weight. It appears that it's sufficient, since the system doesn't have traditional mufflers (which are heavy).

Impala Balko

Does anyone have pictures where I can get the oil feed... I read it should be right above the filter

hitmanpty

here very good side. about turbo charger . is all you need to know about turbo. you can download step by step instructions. and is free
http://www.junkyardturbos.com/index.php

Impala Balko

That's the site that planted the seed in my mind about this budget build. .. I have been following this sites steps like the bible with input from other forums as well

bebezote

Hi Rhanselman....what part of oklahoma are you in? would you like to take on a c3 rear mount project? best, keith

BrianCunningham

Impala

Did you run any of this by Paul?

He's been wanting to run a single turbo up front on a C4

Impala Balko

No I haven't, I didn't want to run a front mount because there is no room for it unless you remove the AC components so I had always planned on remote mounting it.... plus I wanted to do this on a fairly tight budget, so far I think I might be able to do this for under $1500 minus a dyno tune. I need to figure out where you got your A pillar Gauge pod and what meth kit are you running? I will definitely need help getting it tuned though

BrianCunningham

Though I choose to, I didn't have to remove my AC

A single turbo can go where my supercharger is.

My supercharger

a turbocharger

Impala Balko

I don't see how you can run the up pipe for the turbo in that engine bay as is my headers seem really tight to the frame rails... anyways I wanted to do the remote mount turbo for the following reason
● keep the extra heat out of the engine bay
● better weight distribution (I know people are going to say that the additional 38-40 lbs isn't going to matter) but I am sure every little bit helps
● I didn't want to mess with the exhaust system too much meaning I still wanted to keep my Longtube headers and just splice in the turbo in the current setup.
● having a remote mount setup will help retain a sleeper mystique when I pop the hood and everything still appears relatively stock.

hitmanpty

I think a rear mount twin turbo will be best that way I will have a turbo for each of the exhaust. them 2 pipe join together in a single intake pipe for bouth turbo.

I know Rhanselman has work a lot on that nice set up. but on exhaust pipe. for a V8. I just prefer 2. just my opinion.

one thing is true here one turbo cost a lot less money than 2