Hey all. I was planning on turboing my 96 LS with 104k over the summer if I can raise the funds.

I planned on getting a kit for around 2k and spending another 1k for installation and tuning. I'd like to only run 5-7 PSI and make around 200whp (Hopefully enough to make 14's and still keep her streetable with pump gas). What I wanted to know, is what to look for for problems after the turbo is installed and properly tuned.

I know a turbocharger is not a plug and play, but how much play is involved after the plug?

Thanks H-T.

 

regular oil changes. regular/daily oil and coolant checks do good for me


eric

 

its a pain in the @ss but youll get used to it. you gotta check oil daily and make sure everything is bolted and ready to go.

 

why daily?

Nick

 

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Would you want to drive your turbo'd car without or low oil?

 

Checking oil daily? Doesn't sound too bad... I check it about every other day as it is heh.

So seeings how I'm only running 5-7 psi and getting it tuned properly I shouldn't run into any extraordinary problems? How bout longevity?

 

checkin oil every day is a must, and also pulling your plugs every week or 2 is a good idea, crawling under the car often is a good idea too because you can spot oil leaks that are new too.

 

Okay, seeings how I have a 96 LS with 104000 miles how much do you think I'll get out of her running 5-7 psi?

I know it's hard to tell, but gimme a rough estimate.

 

tuned right at 5-7 psi i, i would think 200 to 215.

 

keep an eye on oil levels, coolant levels, and engine temps.

And I recommend keeping in the car:

Hose Clamps
Zip Ties
Screwdriver (for tightening clamps)
spark plug socket & ratchet
2 quarts of oil (YES TWO)
other misc tools you might need.

 

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And I recommend keeping in the car:

Hose Clamps
Zip Ties
Screwdriver (for tightening clamps)
spark plug socket & ratchet
2 quarts of oil (YES TWO)
other misc tools you might need. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Definately. I keep almost all that in my car anyway along with electrical tape and a small automotive tools case. You never know. My oil was good in my wifes rodeo before I went on a trip. Next thing I know I am in the middle of nowhere with the oil idiot light on. Luckily I got to a gas station and filled her up. Now I keep whatever the capacity is in the repair manuals

 

Hmm, I spend about 5 mins before I start driving, checking for leaks, oil, liquids, looking under the car for dripping of some kind, checking all hoses are where they are supposed to be. Honestly 5 mins before yoru drive in the ain't gonna kill you.

I do that everytime I get ready to drive it while it's idling in my garage. I don't keep doing it throughout the day everytime I drive it again, just about once a day.

oil changes when neccessary, sparkplugs on our turbo civic, or turbo honda's foul pretty quickly. I usually buy a set of 20 plugs so I can change them whenever it's neccessary. Usually either everyother oil change if needs be. I check my plugs every month, depending on how much I drive.