G.I.Ceo's Turbo Build! - Page 3

G.I.Ceo · 08-04-2012, 10:38 PM

Well I know it's been a while since I posted about the build but it is coming together. Milzy is custom making my downpipe as we speak. The Wastegate will be dumped back into the exhaust so I am not running a open dump. I have picked up a bunch of followers toys for this build and almost have everything I need. Once Milzy gets my downpipe done and back to me I will start to get cracking and posting some progress and pics. I talked to him Friday and he's hoping for this week but no later then next to get the downpipe done.

HOYS · 08-04-2012, 11:10 PM

Please please please use different headers.

G.I.Ceo · 08-05-2012, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOYS

Please please please use different headers.

I understand your concerns and I have the same. But I have talked it over with Mike quite a bit and a decision was made that we both could agree on. Putting together a turbo build is not easy nor is it cheap if it's done right. I have spared no expense and it is what it is. This will get done.

G.I.Ceo · 08-07-2012, 09:06 PM

Well I heard back from Mike yesterday about the downpipe. The price to have it built was a little more then I was expecting but was not really surprised. It is going to cost $600 to have everything done and he told me it will fit like a glove and it will be very tight and done correctly. I understand the price because it is a one off and there is not another one like it. I sure cant wait to get it and see the work that went into making it. I know a lot of you will say that is way to much but he knows what he is doing and I know I will get a quality product from him. So I am hoping to have this all done before the bad weather hits so I can at least drive it before winter. I have spent a lot of time and money to make this work and cant wait to be able to drive the finished product and to know I am one of few people that have built a turbo GA and built it by not throwing cheap parts on it just to make it work.

unchained_01 · 08-08-2012, 12:16 AM

Well said !!! Keep plugging away at it !!!

Nick-G · 08-08-2012, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G.I.Ceo

Well I heard back from Mike yesterday about the downpipe. The price to have it built was a little more then I was expecting but was not really surprised. It is going to cost $600 to have everything done and he told me it will fit like a glove and it will be very tight and done correctly. I understand the price because it is a one off and there is not another one like it. I sure cant wait to get it and see the work that went into making it. I know a lot of you will say that is way to much but he knows what he is doing and I know I will get a quality product from him. So I am hoping to have this all done before the bad weather hits so I can at least drive it before winter. I have spent a lot of time and money to make this work and cant wait to be able to drive the finished product and to know I am one of few people that have built a turbo GA and built it by not throwing cheap parts on it just to make it work.

After building a downpipe for my car myself twice, I would charge someone twice that.

G.I.Ceo · 08-08-2012, 07:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick-G

After building a downpipe for my car myself twice, I would charge someone twice that.

That's why I decided to let Mike go ahead and make it even though of the cost. I could have made it here but its to important of a part to get anything wrong. I know too that it will be done perfectly. Shouldn't be more then a few days and it will be on its way back to me.

G.I.Ceo · 08-16-2012, 09:47 PM

Well talked to Mike today and the downpipe is done and if everything goes well in shipping I will have it Saturday. He said it came out really good and I should be very happy with the results. Once I get my stuff I will post pictures of the work he did. They put a lot of time into it so I am looking forward to seeing my stuff.

G.I.Ceo · 08-18-2012, 09:59 PM

Well here is the downpipe. The wastegate was set up to dump back into the exhaust and I had a wideband O2 bung added as well as the primary O2 bung that's already installed on it. This thing on mock up fits like a glove. I'm very happy with the work that Mike did to get this thing done.

BJPbrandon2448 · 08-18-2012, 11:01 PM

wow, looks great! Alot better airflow than I was expecting it would get!

G.I.Ceo · 08-23-2012, 03:55 PM

Got the wideband mounted and partially wired up today. I have to install eveything else then figure out how I am going to wire it in the engine bay. It came out exactly how I wanted it and it looks like its stock.

HOYS · 08-23-2012, 08:14 PM

What wideband is that? WB02?

G.I.Ceo · 08-23-2012, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOYS

What wideband is that? WB02?

It's a NGK AFX. I was tossing up using this or a AEM and this hands down had the best reviews of any of the widebands. Plus I like it is a simple good size display and there's nothing fancy about it.

G.I.Ceo · 08-25-2012, 01:39 PM

Got the LS springs installed in the lifters and getting ready to reinstall them in the block.

unchained_01 · 08-25-2012, 03:59 PM

find a coolant tube ? and are you gonna run a 99 timing chain ? I am on hold until the DRTC's are available

G.I.Ceo · 08-25-2012, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by unchained_01

find a coolant tube ? and are you gonna run a 99 timing chain ? I am on hold until the DRTC's are available

I think I found one that might work but I have to order it.

I am using the stock timing chain that is in my 02.

I am not sure of any advantages of using a 99 timing chain because it should be the exact same one I am running now.

O1GAGT · 08-25-2012, 07:43 PM

The timing chain from the 1999 3400 is a better setup.

http://60degreev6.com/forum/showthre...t=timing+chain

AaronGTR · 08-25-2012, 09:27 PM

Yeah, the 96-99 timing chain and gears are thicker... so unless you already swapped those into your '02, they are not the same.

G.I.Ceo · 08-25-2012, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O1GAGT

The timing chain from the 1999 3400 is a better setup.

http://60degreev6.com/forum/showthre...t=timing+chain

Thanks for the info and the link to it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Yeah, the 96-99 timing chain and gears are thicker... so unless you already swapped those into your '02, they are not the same.

I did not know that. I just figured they would all be the same. Since I already have it all torn apart I will look into replacing it just to be safe. Is there anything I should know or a heads up if and when I decide to go ahead and replace it? To bad the double roller is still not available. Also is it worth the time and effort to go ahead and do the job or will the stock one I have hold up just fine?

sleepyalero · 08-25-2012, 10:56 PM

while its apart you might as well get a new/better one you know?

08-04-2012, 10:38 PM	#41
G.I.Ceo Skinny Wolfe AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 788 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am Gt	Well I know it's been a while since I posted about the build but it is coming together. Milzy is custom making my downpipe as we speak. The Wastegate will be dumped back into the exhaust so I am not running a open dump. I have picked up a bunch of followers toys for this build and almost have everything I need. Once Milzy gets my downpipe done and back to me I will start to get cracking and posting some progress and pics. I talked to him Friday and he's hoping for this week but no later then next to get the downpipe done. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT Turbocharged Garrett GT35 / Turbo Headers / 2.5" high flow DP / Custom SLP Exhaust / Ported 3500 Heads / Ported 3500 UIM/LIM / 65mm TB / Turbonetics Evolution WG / Greddy Type-RS BOV / Casper Adjustable FPR / Casper High Speed Fan Switch / Speedbuilt F/R STB's / Next Level F/R Sway bars / Eibach Springs / Dual Gauge Pod with Aeroforce Gauges / DDM 5000K HID's / Big Four Upgrade / HP Tuners and more! "Living is doing everything you want to do and dying is everything else"

08-07-2012, 09:06 PM	#44
G.I.Ceo Skinny Wolfe AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 788 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am Gt	Well I heard back from Mike yesterday about the downpipe. The price to have it built was a little more then I was expecting but was not really surprised. It is going to cost $600 to have everything done and he told me it will fit like a glove and it will be very tight and done correctly. I understand the price because it is a one off and there is not another one like it. I sure cant wait to get it and see the work that went into making it. I know a lot of you will say that is way to much but he knows what he is doing and I know I will get a quality product from him. So I am hoping to have this all done before the bad weather hits so I can at least drive it before winter. I have spent a lot of time and money to make this work and cant wait to be able to drive the finished product and to know I am one of few people that have built a turbo GA and built it by not throwing cheap parts on it just to make it work. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT Turbocharged Garrett GT35 / Turbo Headers / 2.5" high flow DP / Custom SLP Exhaust / Ported 3500 Heads / Ported 3500 UIM/LIM / 65mm TB / Turbonetics Evolution WG / Greddy Type-RS BOV / Casper Adjustable FPR / Casper High Speed Fan Switch / Speedbuilt F/R STB's / Next Level F/R Sway bars / Eibach Springs / Dual Gauge Pod with Aeroforce Gauges / DDM 5000K HID's / Big Four Upgrade / HP Tuners and more! "Living is doing everything you want to do and dying is everything else"

08-08-2012, 12:16 AM	#45
unchained_01 Manic Mechanic AKA: albert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: cumberland md Age: 59 Posts: 677 Vehicle: 2003 grand am gt	Well said !!! Keep plugging away at it !!! __________________ Building my own concept

08-16-2012, 09:47 PM	#48
G.I.Ceo Skinny Wolfe AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 788 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am Gt	Well talked to Mike today and the downpipe is done and if everything goes well in shipping I will have it Saturday. He said it came out really good and I should be very happy with the results. Once I get my stuff I will post pictures of the work he did. They put a lot of time into it so I am looking forward to seeing my stuff. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT Turbocharged Garrett GT35 / Turbo Headers / 2.5" high flow DP / Custom SLP Exhaust / Ported 3500 Heads / Ported 3500 UIM/LIM / 65mm TB / Turbonetics Evolution WG / Greddy Type-RS BOV / Casper Adjustable FPR / Casper High Speed Fan Switch / Speedbuilt F/R STB's / Next Level F/R Sway bars / Eibach Springs / Dual Gauge Pod with Aeroforce Gauges / DDM 5000K HID's / Big Four Upgrade / HP Tuners and more! "Living is doing everything you want to do and dying is everything else"

08-18-2012, 09:59 PM	#49
G.I.Ceo Skinny Wolfe AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 788 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am Gt	Well here is the downpipe. The wastegate was set up to dump back into the exhaust and I had a wideband O2 bung added as well as the primary O2 bung that's already installed on it. This thing on mock up fits like a glove. I'm very happy with the work that Mike did to get this thing done. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT Turbocharged Garrett GT35 / Turbo Headers / 2.5" high flow DP / Custom SLP Exhaust / Ported 3500 Heads / Ported 3500 UIM/LIM / 65mm TB / Turbonetics Evolution WG / Greddy Type-RS BOV / Casper Adjustable FPR / Casper High Speed Fan Switch / Speedbuilt F/R STB's / Next Level F/R Sway bars / Eibach Springs / Dual Gauge Pod with Aeroforce Gauges / DDM 5000K HID's / Big Four Upgrade / HP Tuners and more! "Living is doing everything you want to do and dying is everything else" Last edited by G.I.Ceo; 08-18-2012 at 10:08 PM.

08-04-2012, 11:10 PM	#42
HOYS lolGM AKA: Colin Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1,102 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS	Please please please use different headers.

08-18-2012, 11:01 PM	#50
BJPbrandon2448 GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Brandon Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fremont Ohio Posts: 1,027 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT	wow, looks great! Alot better airflow than I was expecting it would get!

08-23-2012, 03:55 PM	#51
G.I.Ceo Skinny Wolfe AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 788 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am Gt	Got the wideband mounted and partially wired up today. I have to install eveything else then figure out how I am going to wire it in the engine bay. It came out exactly how I wanted it and it looks like its stock. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT Turbocharged Garrett GT35 / Turbo Headers / 2.5" high flow DP / Custom SLP Exhaust / Ported 3500 Heads / Ported 3500 UIM/LIM / 65mm TB / Turbonetics Evolution WG / Greddy Type-RS BOV / Casper Adjustable FPR / Casper High Speed Fan Switch / Speedbuilt F/R STB's / Next Level F/R Sway bars / Eibach Springs / Dual Gauge Pod with Aeroforce Gauges / DDM 5000K HID's / Big Four Upgrade / HP Tuners and more! "Living is doing everything you want to do and dying is everything else"

08-23-2012, 08:14 PM	#52
HOYS lolGM AKA: Colin Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1,102 Vehicle: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS	What wideband is that? WB02?

08-25-2012, 01:39 PM	#54
G.I.Ceo Skinny Wolfe AKA: Randy Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Age: 41 Posts: 788 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am Gt	Got the LS springs installed in the lifters and getting ready to reinstall them in the block. __________________ 2002 Grand Am GT Turbocharged Garrett GT35 / Turbo Headers / 2.5" high flow DP / Custom SLP Exhaust / Ported 3500 Heads / Ported 3500 UIM/LIM / 65mm TB / Turbonetics Evolution WG / Greddy Type-RS BOV / Casper Adjustable FPR / Casper High Speed Fan Switch / Speedbuilt F/R STB's / Next Level F/R Sway bars / Eibach Springs / Dual Gauge Pod with Aeroforce Gauges / DDM 5000K HID's / Big Four Upgrade / HP Tuners and more! "Living is doing everything you want to do and dying is everything else"

08-25-2012, 03:59 PM	#55
unchained_01 Manic Mechanic AKA: albert Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: cumberland md Age: 59 Posts: 677 Vehicle: 2003 grand am gt	find a coolant tube ? and are you gonna run a 99 timing chain ? I am on hold until the DRTC's are available __________________ Building my own concept

08-25-2012, 07:43 PM	#57
O1GAGT GAGT - Senior Member AKA: Phil Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Age: 37 Posts: 1,107 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	The timing chain from the 1999 3400 is a better setup. http://60degreev6.com/forum/showthre...t=timing+chain __________________ "The world's best cam combined with a poor set of heads will produce an engine that's a dog. But bolt on a set of great heads even with a poor cam, and that engine will still make great power." ~John Lingenfelter

08-25-2012, 09:27 PM	#58
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Yeah, the 96-99 timing chain and gears are thicker... so unless you already swapped those into your '02, they are not the same. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

08-25-2012, 10:56 PM	#60
sleepyalero ▂ ▃ ▅ ▆ █ ▆ ▅ ▃ ▂ AKA: Nathan Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Unknown. Posts: 5,911 Vehicle: 2001 olds alero GLS	while its apart you might as well get a new/better one you know? __________________ 2001 \| Alero GLS \| 3400 \| 6MT 2012 BMW S1000RR, full exhaust, BRENTUNE, power commander 5, dyno tune, 198WHP.

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