2.4L 99+ only Turbo Plumbing

SpyhunteR · 09-25-2002, 10:05 PM

Hey any 99+ 2.4 owners planning to try going boost? Are you really considering PICracing's turbo kit, but worried about fitment of the plumbing?

Well, I'm supposed to have all this stuff rolling by mid october so i can beat up on some cali grandmas..

anyways, I'm planning on using most of PICRacing's kit. Their only offering for years is 95-03 cavalier, and the older body style 96-98 grand ams which have a different engine bay which also means plumibing difficulties i'm sure...

well so far it looks like i'm going to get PICracing's kit sans the plumbing and have a local shop custom fab me a set. I was just wondering if anybody is curious about having a set of turbo plumbing made for them? Of course it'll cost money but i'll find out when it's time for the install.

just trying to find out if anybody would be interested in turbo plumbing for their 99+ 2.4 which would go with all the mechanical goodies that comes form PICRacings turbo...

zx7ninja · 09-28-2002, 06:40 PM

Hey spy, IF, and that's IF, I go with the turbo instead of the engine swap, i'd be interested in having a set of the plumbing done. I'll keep in contact with you to let you know, just let me know when it comes closer to the time when you want to do this. I'll have figured out what i'm doing by then.

SpyhunteR · 09-29-2002, 01:41 AM

no problem!

i'll clue you in on this post when i'm ready for the down and dirty work..

Doug · 09-29-2002, 09:21 AM

I'm in the process of mine and the only thing I'm using form pic is there manifold. It looks good and it would be a pain in the ass to make. All the rest is custom. GO custom guys it will be cheaper in the end. Ebay is your friend

SpyhunteR · 09-29-2002, 01:21 PM

no me gusta used stuff on ebay... some of the descriptions are a bit shady.. I'm getting certain things from pic... and i'm getting certain things locally w/ a 20% discount...

it'll all work out in the end..

Doug · 09-29-2002, 05:01 PM

Everything I've gotten off ebay has been new. ANd in the end my kit will be better and cost about 1/2 as much as the Stage 1 kit but will be the quivelent to 3. But I do have to give them credit for a nice manifold

SpyhunteR · 09-29-2002, 05:37 PM

you gotta admit though the price of his kit which is as close to a bolt on kit available it's very competitively priced....

he went through all the time blood sweat and tears to get that kit the way it is.. the info he got out of it is priceless which helps us and gives us an idea on where to start..

i would say a building block

SikMindz · 09-29-2002, 05:45 PM

Lucky lucky Spy.

Ah well...I've got the cruiser, he'll have the bruiser. Guess I'll have to talk **** and have him back it up.

Later at least...for now I could whoop his ass N/A.

SpyhunteR · 09-29-2002, 08:40 PM

sik sik sik.. there's no proof of you being able to beat me N/A... we've never lined up.. I have beaten every gagt in vegas that's come up against me. stock, exhaust, intake exhaust, plug wires..

so sik until we line up things look pretty even honestly..

rumor has it going down to your elevation takes off at least .5 of a second... so i'd be running oh say 15.7

we're pretty even sik ... believe it..

SikMindz · 09-29-2002, 10:18 PM

I'll believe it when I see it. Soon enough Rob, soon enough. The only person who scares me around here is JD. Lucky bastard's car is registered in FL...goddamn loud ass straight pipes! I want some!!

Doug · 09-30-2002, 04:54 PM

btw heres a little preview. Yes the turbo is used. Thats the only I have used but it has a fresh rebuild (by me). It is in perfect condition

SpyhunteR · 09-30-2002, 05:42 PM

looks pretty clean DOUG.... Just a question... did you make sure there isn't any "play" with the goods? no unecessary movement that is? Cuz it looks very sweet..

Doug · 09-30-2002, 06:36 PM

No play before and like I said, I rebuilt it so if anything was starting to wear its not an issue now. it spins freely, no play, no leaks/cracks and doesn't have any bent fins.

mr_eh · 10-02-2002, 03:42 PM

im starting to frown upon the use of turbos while racing, i think im gonna go the all motor route ... just to have the fastest n/a

... that and there is always going to be some peice of **** *insert any car here* that is about to explode from the psi that will beat you...

Doug · 10-02-2002, 04:06 PM

Thats cool to go NA but I would be you 50 bucks that when its all said and done you will only be running 14s and have spent way more then us and will regret not just going FI.

SpyhunteR · 10-02-2002, 05:22 PM

alright new twist in the as the turbo spools.....

twist in spy's turbo plans..

removing 2.4 intake manifold and converting over to a 2.3 HO intake manifold + big bore throttle body, to go w/ the turbo setup.

mr_eh · 10-02-2002, 10:51 PM

actually, its a lot cheaper to go n/a ... i did a lot of adding up... and it only costs about 2700$ with everything thats usefull, probably less cause there were a fe wmistakes... but no where near the 6g it costs to put in a turbo

SpyhunteR · 10-03-2002, 12:13 AM

6gs? mine's totallying out to be under $3500

Doug · 10-03-2002, 04:57 AM

I ful kit will be about 1700. I don't know where you got 6 gs from.

mr_eh · 10-03-2002, 10:59 AM

from pins i mean, with install, and all the extra goodies that are neccessary

09-25-2002, 10:05 PM	#1
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	2.4L 99+ only Turbo Plumbing Hey any 99+ 2.4 owners planning to try going boost? Are you really considering PICracing's turbo kit, but worried about fitment of the plumbing? Well, I'm supposed to have all this stuff rolling by mid october so i can beat up on some cali grandmas.. anyways, I'm planning on using most of PICRacing's kit. Their only offering for years is 95-03 cavalier, and the older body style 96-98 grand ams which have a different engine bay which also means plumibing difficulties i'm sure... well so far it looks like i'm going to get PICracing's kit sans the plumbing and have a local shop custom fab me a set. I was just wondering if anybody is curious about having a set of turbo plumbing made for them? Of course it'll cost money but i'll find out when it's time for the install. just trying to find out if anybody would be interested in turbo plumbing for their 99+ 2.4 which would go with all the mechanical goodies that comes form PICRacings turbo... __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-28-2002, 06:40 PM	#2
zx7ninja Uber SQ in the works AKA: Tom Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: CT Age: 45 Posts: 565 Vehicle: 2011 Hyundai Sonata	Hey spy, IF, and that's IF, I go with the turbo instead of the engine swap, i'd be interested in having a set of the plumbing done. I'll keep in contact with you to let you know, just let me know when it comes closer to the time when you want to do this. I'll have figured out what i'm doing by then. __________________ 2001 SE 5-speed Borla exhaust, magnaflow high-flow cat, pacesetter header w/downpipe GT body work

09-29-2002, 01:41 AM	#3
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	no problem! i'll clue you in on this post when i'm ready for the down and dirty work.. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-29-2002, 09:21 AM	#4
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	I'm in the process of mine and the only thing I'm using form pic is there manifold. It looks good and it would be a pain in the ass to make. All the rest is custom. GO custom guys it will be cheaper in the end. Ebay is your friend __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

09-29-2002, 01:21 PM	#5
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	no me gusta used stuff on ebay... some of the descriptions are a bit shady.. I'm getting certain things from pic... and i'm getting certain things locally w/ a 20% discount... it'll all work out in the end.. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-29-2002, 05:01 PM	#6
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	Everything I've gotten off ebay has been new. ANd in the end my kit will be better and cost about 1/2 as much as the Stage 1 kit but will be the quivelent to 3. But I do have to give them credit for a nice manifold __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

09-29-2002, 05:37 PM	#7
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	you gotta admit though the price of his kit which is as close to a bolt on kit available it's very competitively priced.... he went through all the time blood sweat and tears to get that kit the way it is.. the info he got out of it is priceless which helps us and gives us an idea on where to start.. i would say a building block __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-29-2002, 08:40 PM	#9
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	sik sik sik.. there's no proof of you being able to beat me N/A... we've never lined up.. I have beaten every gagt in vegas that's come up against me. stock, exhaust, intake exhaust, plug wires.. so sik until we line up things look pretty even honestly.. rumor has it going down to your elevation takes off at least .5 of a second... so i'd be running oh say 15.7 we're pretty even sik ... believe it.. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-30-2002, 04:54 PM	#11
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	btw heres a little preview. Yes the turbo is used. Thats the only I have used but it has a fresh rebuild (by me). It is in perfect condition __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

09-30-2002, 05:42 PM	#12
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	looks pretty clean DOUG.... Just a question... did you make sure there isn't any "play" with the goods? no unecessary movement that is? Cuz it looks very sweet.. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

09-30-2002, 06:36 PM	#13
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	No play before and like I said, I rebuilt it so if anything was starting to wear its not an issue now. it spins freely, no play, no leaks/cracks and doesn't have any bent fins. __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

10-02-2002, 03:42 PM	#14
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	im starting to frown upon the use of turbos while racing, i think im gonna go the all motor route ... just to have the fastest n/a ... that and there is always going to be some peice of **** insert any car here that is about to explode from the psi that will beat you...

10-02-2002, 04:06 PM	#15
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	Thats cool to go NA but I would be you 50 bucks that when its all said and done you will only be running 14s and have spent way more then us and will regret not just going FI. __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

10-02-2002, 05:22 PM	#16
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	alright new twist in the as the turbo spools..... twist in spy's turbo plans.. removing 2.4 intake manifold and converting over to a 2.3 HO intake manifold + big bore throttle body, to go w/ the turbo setup. __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

10-02-2002, 10:51 PM	#17
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	actually, its a lot cheaper to go n/a ... i did a lot of adding up... and it only costs about 2700$ with everything thats usefull, probably less cause there were a fe wmistakes... but no where near the 6g it costs to put in a turbo

10-03-2002, 12:13 AM	#18
SpyhunteR #1 hater AKA: Rob Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Las Vegas Age: 38 Posts: 4,968 Vehicle: 01' 2.4T GA / 08 TBSS	6gs? mine's totallying out to be under $3500 __________________ Hey kids going to Vegas? Let me help you help me help you! Shoot me an email or PM for all your Vegas Night Club bottle hallucinations & strip club desires! FACEBOOKFACE! "Understeer is when you hit the wall with the front of the car and oversteer is when you hit the wall with the rear of the car. Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you."

10-03-2002, 04:57 AM	#19
Doug Hairdryer Power Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dublin, OH Age: 36 Posts: 623 Vehicle: 2000 SE-T	I ful kit will be about 1700. I don't know where you got 6 gs from. __________________ http://www.n-body.net/registry/yeahdoug/ 2000 Grand Am SE1 ex-turbo 1987 Supra Turbo 5 spd Targa 14.2 @100 with only I/E

10-03-2002, 10:59 AM	#20
mr_eh Hi. AKA: xxx Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Staten Island, NY Age: 39 Posts: 4,405 Vehicle: 05 Srt-4 / 00GrandAmSE	from pins i mean, with install, and all the extra goodies that are neccessary

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode