Full Blown Turbo Kit Owners Topic

[PolishFrs13]

Ordering my FBM base kit on the 7th along with the FBM single exit turbo back exhaust.. Still debating on if I should upgrade the turbo or not.


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[Dipstik-sportech]

Which turbo do u plan to get? ^

[PolishFrs13]

Either the GT2871 or GTX2867


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[Reaper]

I have the gtx2867 you can search my build thread. Do you have e85?

[PolishFrs13]

Originally Posted by Reaper

I have the gtx2867 you can search my build thread. Do you have e85?

I do, but it's a bit of a drive.. Probably will stick to 91


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[Dipstik-sportech]

Go with the gtx if u can afford it. The GT is a terrific turbo, I know I had one. But from what I'm reading the gtx is just that bit better at higher numbers. I will say get the aluminium oil pan if nothing else it makes running the turbo drain way easier and it's just cool looking lol

[PolishFrs13]

Hmm, I do want around 350 or so.. might get the gtx. yes im getting the base kit


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[King Tut]

Originally Posted by blackfireball5

Everything I've read said that doing it that way is the right way to do it?

You have it hooked up correctly if your car wasn't boosted. Let me clarify some things:

1. PCV stands for Positive Crankcase Ventillation. It is possible for the crankcase to build up pressure especially if you are getting blowby past your piston rings. The port on the back of the passenger side of the block allows any pressure to be sucked out and into the intake manifold in normal operation.

2. Our car DOES NOT have a PCV VALVE. There is no check valve or any other type of valve anywhere on the car. The result is that if you leave the PCV line connected to the intake manifold, you will be pressurizing the crank case with boost pressure.

3. This can be fixed by either running a VTA (Vent To Atmosphere) catch can, or by adding a one way check valve that will let the crankcase vent to the intake manifold but not let any pressure go back into the crankcase when you pressurize the intake manifold with boost.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by blackfireball5

@Reaper would a proper setup be a dual catch can setup like the radium cans and a check valve located between the pcv can and the intake manifold? With the breather can connected before the turbo intake?

My advice if you want to keep the Custo catch can is to tee into the line going from the PCV to the catch can and run a tube from your breather line (one with plastic bottle attached) to that tee. This will turn your catch can into a dual catch can, then put a one way check valve in the hose from the back of the intake manifold to the catch can.

[King Tut]

Originally Posted by PolishFrs13

Hmm, I do want around 350 or so.. might get the gtx. yes im getting the base kit

That will be very difficult on a stock motor with 91 octane and a GT28 size turbo.

[blackfireball5]

Originally Posted by King Tut

My advice if you want to keep the Custo catch can is to tee into the line going from the PCV to the catch can and run a tube from your breather line (one with plastic bottle attached) to that tee. This will turn your catch can into a dual catch can, then put a one way check valve in the hose from the back of the intake manifold to the catch can.

Thank you for your responses. Everyone has been a lot of help this weekend.

I plan on getting rid of the cusco can and going with the dual radium setup since my cusco can seems to be pretty useless.

I was planning on getting a silicone T house coupler just after the air filter and bring the breather line in to there after it passes from the breather to the can.

Also, putting a check valve between the pcv can and intake manifold.

[blackfireball5]

Also, does anyone know the diameter of the pipe that the air filter connects to?

[PolishFrs13]

Originally Posted by King Tut

That will be very difficult on a stock motor with 91 octane and a GT28 size turbo.

Any advice on how to up the power for it than ? it would be much appreciated!

[mike the snake]

I have the same goals as you on 91.

As I saw it, I could either go with a built, lower compression shortblock, or go with methanol injection. I went with the WMI.

I should be able to hit my 350whp goal with gtx2867 FB turbo kit, 3" Nameless catless front/overpipe, Tomei titanium 80R exhaust, tuned with Hydra standalone and Hydramist WMI.
I'm right around 300 now with 10lbs boost. I'll be running more boost soon.

Originally Posted by PolishFrs13

Any advice on how to up the power for it than ? it would be much appreciated!