Doing a hot-air to intercooled conversion...

[85Dan85TType]

I saw in a thread a large list of items needed. But here's the things I'm not interested in / don't need:

Anything A/C related, it's been deleted quite harshly.
I have the intake/plenum/TB.
I have the '87 computer.

So I still need things like:

Oil cooler lines - need to tap the block for this I think
Most sensors - I have MAF, MAP, Knock
87 throttle body - got it, but it's dirty
87 throttle cable - Still need
Air intake tube - Need to the tube that runs from turbo to MAF
87 detent cable - ? Running an '85 trans, needed?
Downpipe - I'll work on that when I get to it, running a full 3" exhaust though
87 transmission dipstick and tube - Still need
87 alternator, ps pump with remote reservoir
Main engine wiring harness - need
87 fuel lines - need to find a workaround?
Intercooler with all brackets - got it... i think?
Intercooler fan - needed? I don't think so
Turbo
Turbo brackets
Turbo oil feed and return lines
Injectors and a chip to go with them.
A clue as to what I'm doing
Some diagrams that show where things go!

Anything else?

God I'm going to be poor when this is all over.

Thanks in advance, I'll check back on this daily!

-Daniel

 

[UnderdogGN]

parts

i have a lot of these parts in south bend, i also have a complete running 87 motor to bolt in--tim

 

[85Dan85TType]

I really really wish I had the money to just buy a full motor, but I'm so far in that it seems it would be even more of a losing battle to try to sell everything again. This project sure has been a trying experience!

Shoot me a PM with some prices, if you would please!

-Daniel

 

[my85grandnation]

You need to tap the block on the front for the oil drain back from the turbo not the oil cooler lines. As for the fuel line the consensus is that you can put your fuel filter on the end of your stock hotair hard line by the A frame and then get some lines made to go from there to the fuel rail. Ive been told you will need the detent cable as well. If you need help contact projectTNX as he is almost done with his swap and he has been helping me with the questions Ive had so far. Also imjoesnuffy has helped answer most of my questions as well. HTH

Dusty

 

[my85grandnation]

Also contact Intercooled88s for any parts you need as he will have most of them.

 

[imjoesnuffy]

Also contact Intercooled88s for any parts you need as he will have most of them.

I think he even offers a package deal on everything for around $1600. If you have most of the stuff, sort out what you still need and get a hold of him.

Any specific questions, just ask. Mine has been on the road since last April, when I converted over.

Edit: Oil cooler is not needed. If you plan on running the stock injectors, your Hot air ones will work. Just need the ECM and chip from 87 setup. You will need an 87 detent cable.