Euro 535i LS Turbo Build Thread - 7/10/19 Dyno update

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Feb 13, 2012 11:07 AM

rundatrack wrote:
With the kit being just the LS swap and not the turbo. Would A/C fit then?

Yes.

rundatrack · Post by **rundatrack** » Feb 13, 2012 2:23 PM

T_C_D wrote:
rundatrack wrote:
With the kit being just the LS swap and not the turbo. Would A/C fit then?
Yes.

AWESOME NEWS. Thanks for the fast reply todd.

NA power on this motor is more than enough when adding a cam...or some good @#$# heads.

Going to sound wicked as all hell as well.

This is a great project. Got a LS2 in the daily and I love that I can get power for little money compared to bmws.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Feb 18, 2012 7:23 PM

Found some manifolds that will work with some minor mods to the driver's side.

They are from a LS6 CTS-V. This is what they look like from the side. They are a nice design for a cast manifold. Should work well.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Feb 18, 2012 7:26 PM

BTW, with the addition of these manifolds the engine is essentially a 5.3L LS6. Math says 385bhp stock.

This thing is going to be really nasty at 8/9psi!

Ted in T.O. · Post by **Ted in T.O.** » Feb 22, 2012 11:43 PM

T_C_D wrote:BTW, with the addition of these manifolds the engine is essentially a 5.3L LS6. Math says 385bhp stock. This thing is going to be really nasty at 8/9psi!

Enough to scare us this summer?

6erwebb · Post by **6erwebb** » Mar 02, 2012 10:50 PM

Oh man, this talk of a kit makes me giddy. I was looking at various parts and different solutions to get a combo similar to this in my e12 based six. Ill definitely keep tabs on this thread!

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 04, 2012 10:27 PM

Woke at 0515 and made the 145 mile drive up this morning with my dedicated son Harper!

We had a great day working on the car today. Installed the 346lsd then got to work on the engine while Sweeney was busy fabricating. Installed the LS6 cam and prepped the block to receive the heads. Harper and I changed the valve springs on a cyl head and then while Sweeney and were working on piping solution Harper changed the valve springs on the other head!

I took several pics. Here is one of the nearly completed driver's side manifold. I'll post the rest tomorrow.

Post by **Jeremy** » Mar 04, 2012 10:48 PM

How big are the secondaries? 3 inch? They look ... large.

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Mar 04, 2012 11:40 PM

Oh Todd...This is cooooool.

skip535i · Post by **skip535i** » Mar 05, 2012 11:23 AM

I can't believe that monster motor is actually going to get a turbo too

Nice fab skills!

johnnye23 · Post by **johnnye23** » Mar 05, 2012 11:29 AM

T_C_D wrote:Woke at 0515 and made the 145 mile drive up this morning with my dedicated son Harper!

We had a great day working on the car today. Installed the 346lsd then got to work on the engine while Sweeney was busy fabricating. Installed the LS6 cam and prepped the block to receive the heads. Harper and I changed the valve springs on a cyl head and then while Sweeney and were working on piping solution Harper changed the valve springs on the other head!

I took several pics. Here is one of the nearly completed driver's side manifold. I'll post the rest tomorrow.

I was happy when my son Cody did an oil change

Awesome reading what Harper accomplished, has to make a dad proud !
Loving the updates Todd.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 05, 2012 4:57 PM

Jeremy wrote:How big are the secondaries? 3 inch? They look ... large.

The piping is 2.25".

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 05, 2012 6:08 PM

Sweeney warming manifolds prior to welding.

Look of each finished manifold. Both flanges were trimmed to fit between the frame rails. It's tight!

Close up of driver's side.

Next week the engine the engine will be assembled. Will will also be cutting the front end upo a little bit. The radiator core support and some other minor sheetmetal is going away. We will be dropping the radiator a little and moving it in a little to make room for the intercooler.

Bill in MN · Post by **Bill in MN** » Mar 05, 2012 8:31 PM

Todd, are you going with a bigger rad or keeping the stocker?

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 05, 2012 8:35 PM

Bill in MN wrote:Todd, are you going with a bigger rad or keeping the stocker?

I bought a universal Griffin radiator that is the same sq/in but thicker core.

InkaCola · Post by **InkaCola** » Mar 06, 2012 9:53 PM

i'm liking this very much. i feel like a kid waiting for the next comic book of my favorite super hero to come out.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 12, 2012 11:24 AM

Another good day. We started the the day by removing the radiator core support and part of the valance to make room for lowering the radiator and creating space for the intercooler and piping.

I ordered the a Bell intercooler core this morning. 18x12x3. Tanks will be top and bottom.

Turbo is in it's final position. Driver's side piping to turbo is done. Piping from passenger side next week.

BATESY · Post by **BATESY** » Mar 13, 2012 11:51 PM

Nice.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mar 14, 2012 8:23 AM

So all eight cylinders will be pushing exhaust through the one turbine housing? All I have ever seen is twin, large turbos on a V8. What has your research yielded for a single setup?

I think you will run into a huge bottle neck with the exhaust at the turbo which will choke down the engine.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 14, 2012 8:27 AM

Duke wrote:So all eight cylinders will be pushing exhaust through the one turbine housing? All I have ever seen is twin, large turbos on a V8. What has you research find you for a single setup?

I think you will run into a huge bottle neck with the exhaust which will choke down the engine.

90% of all v8 turbos are a single. In fact, people make 600-800hp with .96 housings. I am using a 1.15 housing that will support 1000hp easily.

Just go to LS1tech forced induction section for some easy reading.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mar 14, 2012 8:31 AM

T_C_D wrote:90% of all v8 turbos are a single. In fact, people make 600-800hp with .96 housings. I am using a 1.15 housing that will support 1000hp easily.

Just go to LS1tech forced induction section for some easy reading.

I guess I am thinking in the NA realm where I have long tube headers into dual 2.25" pipe all the way back with a crossover and flowmaster mufflers. With that and looking at all your cylinders going through one turbine housing make me think choke. Will check out LS1tech at work today.

Post by **mooseheadm5** » Mar 14, 2012 9:55 AM

Duke wrote: duel pipe

The turbo thunder chickens had one turbo and were carbed.

turbodan · Post by **turbodan** » Mar 14, 2012 12:36 PM

Those were also very slow IIRC.

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 14, 2012 12:39 PM

turbodan wrote:Those were also very slow IIRC.

About 16.5 in the 1/4. About the same as a 6.6 T/A of the same year.

turbodan · Post by **turbodan** » Mar 14, 2012 12:44 PM

Yikes

europartconnect · Post by **europartconnect** » Mar 15, 2012 12:01 AM

T_C_D wrote:
Duke wrote:So all eight cylinders will be pushing exhaust through the one turbine housing? All I have ever seen is twin, large turbos on a V8. What has you research find you for a single setup?

I think you will run into a huge bottle neck with the exhaust which will choke down the engine.
90% of all v8 turbos are a single. In fact, people make 600-800hp with .96 housings. I am using a 1.15 housing that will support 1000hp easily.

Just go to LS1tech forced induction section for some easy reading.

Why are you using such a big housing when you are shooting for under 600whp? Seems like a waste, and more lag then needed.

alijonny · Post by **alijonny** » Mar 15, 2012 12:26 AM

Because big is cool, duh

Duke, have you been hiding under a rock? Twin turbo V8's were a thing of the 90's. Single turbo is the way to go. A lot of the mustang 1/4 mile guys are doing huge single turbos.

Duke · Post by **Duke** » Mar 15, 2012 7:59 AM

alijonny wrote:Duke, have you been hiding under a rock?

No....under a Tiger.

clongo · Post by **clongo** » Mar 15, 2012 8:31 AM

Duke wrote:
alijonny wrote:Duke, have you been hiding under a rock?
No....under a Tiger.

Lmao

T_C_D · Post by **T_C_D** » Mar 15, 2012 9:44 AM

europartconnect wrote: Why are you using such a big housing when you are shooting for under 600whp? Seems like a waste, and more lag then needed.

I am using it to produce the tq curve that I desire. A smaller turbine hosuing that gives instant boost is going to hit very hard and be useless in a 3100lb car with a 245 tire. I could use the boost controller to achieve desired boost levels but would lose top end potential power with a smaller housing.

Since this motor has a lot of power n/a lag won't be an issue for drivability. Remember this engine starts with the power that a m30 makes at 10/12psi.

I also am aiming for a motor that makes at least equivalent HP as TQ and maybe more. The large a/r should really help top end power.

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Euro 535i LS Turbo Build Thread - 7/10/19 Dyno update