So I've obviously had some time to think about my Buick and I'm wondering how hard it would be to mount the turbo in the 87 location?
I have pretty much everything else done ......and I'm using an IC kit with the turbo mounted in the stock location. The piping runs fwd to the stock style IC then I have a slightly modded doghouse/87 intake where the cooled charge enters.
Prob is - the stock location is a PITA to access the turbo and you are limited on turbo size in that rear location....so why not mount it up front 87 style?
All I'd need is what....run an oil line to and from it.....87 headers, x-over pipe and run the vac line to the actuator right??? Then TH DP could bolt on there and away I go.
Anyone tried this?
I have no A/C so no compressor in the way....question is would any part of the turbo interfere with the engine accessories?
I have pretty much everything else done ......and I'm using an IC kit with the turbo mounted in the stock location. The piping runs fwd to the stock style IC then I have a slightly modded doghouse/87 intake where the cooled charge enters.
Prob is - the stock location is a PITA to access the turbo and you are limited on turbo size in that rear location....so why not mount it up front 87 style?
All I'd need is what....run an oil line to and from it.....87 headers, x-over pipe and run the vac line to the actuator right??? Then TH DP could bolt on there and away I go.
Anyone tried this?
I have no A/C so no compressor in the way....question is would any part of the turbo interfere with the engine accessories?