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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Hey Folks-
I am no stranger to turbos (grand national guy at heart), but I am considering swapping a turbo 6 liter into a g-body and am starting to do my reading. The initial plan is to use an LQ4/4L80E (or possibly a T56) and a single turbo with either a log type PS manifold and conventional crossover or a crossover in the front.

What supporting mods need to be done to the LQ4 for a mild turbo setup?

My goal is to have a fun, different cruiser that can rip off 11.0's at the track if necessary. Suspension mods will be full HR rear package with C5 brake conversion all around and SC&C AFX Stage 3 kit up front. I'm excited about the prospect of the LS motor because of the aftermarket support and because of communities like this one.

I look forward to reading and learning in the next few months!

Thanks,

MD
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 09:39 PM
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Here is a photobucket album of a nice gn 6.0 turbo build and a video to the car on youtube.
http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc192/Grrh77/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq531vXOm9Q
Link to his build though i believe you must be a member to view.
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/tur...urbo-swap.html

Hes on here but dont know his screen name off hand

Edit: found this link and his name is Grr and he posted alot of info
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...ml#post8069816

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Old Nov 17, 2008 | 07:03 PM
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yeah if you have any q's, most of my info is posted throughout turbobuick.com and this site, just search. If you cant find it just ask, I sold the car this fall but i know it like the back of my hand. Also the new owner is looking to sell it as well if your interested i can get you his info
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You wanna sell your headers.....^
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 03:38 AM
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I know hedman says they are coming out with a swap kit. They mentioned it at sema '08 if that helps any
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Yep I've read Grr's thread about a million times! I shot you a PM over on tb.com a few days ago. Should be fun!
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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 04:33 PM
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Muscle rods is the company with the swap kit for the G-body. The kit uses Hedman.
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