ll0scrappy0ll
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i want to turbo my 93 sonoma but i can find any turbo kit for it. where can i find one at? i have the 4.3 in my truck. and whats is the difference between a sonoma gt and a normal sonoma?
turbo parts
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gkrcr882
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Re: turbo parts
Sonoma GT's don't have a turbo, not sure if you were aware of this or not. The SoGT has the same front bumper cladding as the Syclone and Typhoon, along with a Syclone-style interior (same style seats, only different embroidery), and the same style insturment cluster, minus the boost "gauge". The rest of the cladding is SoGT specific. Standard engine is the N/A 4.3L CPI, and they were 2wd only. They are the rarest (and probably most underapreciated) of the three Sportmachines.
Sonoma GT's don't have a turbo, not sure if you were aware of this or not. The SoGT has the same front bumper cladding as the Syclone and Typhoon, along with a Syclone-style interior (same style seats, only different embroidery), and the same style insturment cluster, minus the boost "gauge". The rest of the cladding is SoGT specific. Standard engine is the N/A 4.3L CPI, and they were 2wd only. They are the rarest (and probably most underapreciated) of the three Sportmachines.
ll0scrappy0ll
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Re: turbo parts
i know they did not come with turbos but i what to put one on. how would i go about this?
i know they did not come with turbos but i what to put one on. how would i go about this?
gkrcr882
SyTyless......for now!
Re: turbo parts
You have a few choices. You can either get a Syclone or Typhoon engine, computer and wiring harness and use that, or custom build a turbo system for your engine. Doing so will require custom tuning and possibly a stand alone system. There is no "kit" available for the 4.3. It is possible to boost a N/A engine, however the safe boost limit will be significantly lower than what the SyTy engine was designed for. Parts for these engines are expensive and hard to come by, but it has been done.
You have a few choices. You can either get a Syclone or Typhoon engine, computer and wiring harness and use that, or custom build a turbo system for your engine. Doing so will require custom tuning and possibly a stand alone system. There is no "kit" available for the 4.3. It is possible to boost a N/A engine, however the safe boost limit will be significantly lower than what the SyTy engine was designed for. Parts for these engines are expensive and hard to come by, but it has been done.
ll0scrappy0ll
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Re: turbo parts
whats a good place to look?
whats a good place to look?
ll0scrappy0ll
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Re: turbo parts
whats all needed for a turbo set up
whats all needed for a turbo set up
gkrcr882
SyTyless......for now!
Re: turbo parts
Exhaust manifolds, turbocharger, wastegate (if external), downpipe, oil lines, coolant lines (if its a water cooled turbo), an intercooler system is almost required, all the necessary intake plumbing, 2 bar MAP sensor (if going from N/A to boosted), custom chip for the ECM, (or possibly a stand-alone fuel management system), upgraded fuel pump is recommended. If you want to use a turbo with an internal wastegate, you'll need a way to control its operation as well (stock SyTy is via the ECM). Thats just off the top of my head, there's probably more I'm forgetting.
Exhaust manifolds, turbocharger, wastegate (if external), downpipe, oil lines, coolant lines (if its a water cooled turbo), an intercooler system is almost required, all the necessary intake plumbing, 2 bar MAP sensor (if going from N/A to boosted), custom chip for the ECM, (or possibly a stand-alone fuel management system), upgraded fuel pump is recommended. If you want to use a turbo with an internal wastegate, you'll need a way to control its operation as well (stock SyTy is via the ECM). Thats just off the top of my head, there's probably more I'm forgetting.
JuStBlAzIN
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Re: turbo parts
Don't waste your time and money dude. All these parts will add up to over 4k. Plus custom tuning(chip, burner, adapter, data log, laptop, usb data log cable) 2k, then you will not have the traction you need to support the boost add another 2k in suspension. You are at 8k. Not to mention all the labor and dedication you will have to put into it, And the resale value of your truck will still be that of an s-10.
Just my 2cents. Get a REAL SYTY.
Don't waste your time and money dude. All these parts will add up to over 4k. Plus custom tuning(chip, burner, adapter, data log, laptop, usb data log cable) 2k, then you will not have the traction you need to support the boost add another 2k in suspension. You are at 8k. Not to mention all the labor and dedication you will have to put into it, And the resale value of your truck will still be that of an s-10.
Just my 2cents. Get a REAL SYTY.
ll0scrappy0ll
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Re: turbo parts
its a personsal toy so im not lookin to sell it plus i have a kid so i need the back seat and i like pick up truck so it works for me. why buy something that already being done i tring to be different
its a personsal toy so im not lookin to sell it plus i have a kid so i need the back seat and i like pick up truck so it works for me. why buy something that already being done i tring to be different
Captain Morgan
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Re: turbo parts
Unless I missed it, nobody has mentioned a transmission and converter that can handle the added power, so add another $2K minimum to whatever else was listed above
hope you got deep pockets. Otherwise do a V8 swap.
Unless I missed it, nobody has mentioned a transmission and converter that can handle the added power, so add another $2K minimum to whatever else was listed above
hope you got deep pockets. Otherwise do a V8 swap.
ll0scrappy0ll
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Re: turbo parts
the 700r4 thats in now would fine for the time being only lookin to push 5 to 10 psi nothing too crazy yet
the 700r4 thats in now would fine for the time being only lookin to push 5 to 10 psi nothing too crazy yet
dgoodhue
BuSTeD 4.3
Re: turbo parts
5 psi is alot different than 10 psi, but you will need to upgrade you tranny for 10 psi. SyTy came a 700R4 with all the Corvete Upgrades and a better valve body. Your going to kill a stock S-10 700R4, your truck's transmission wasn't intend for 400+ ft-lbs of torque.
5 psi is alot different than 10 psi, but you will need to upgrade you tranny for 10 psi. SyTy came a 700R4 with all the Corvete Upgrades and a better valve body. Your going to kill a stock S-10 700R4, your truck's transmission wasn't intend for 400+ ft-lbs of torque.
ll0scrappy0ll
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Re: turbo parts
what do you think 5psi would put me at?
what do you think 5psi would put me at?
Captain Morgan
Moderated User
Re: turbo parts
it will still break, but youll learn that in time, as will your wallet and jackstands :tup:
if you dont wanna take the advice thats cool, but Ill be waiting eagerly with my "told ya so" post :lol:
it will still break, but youll learn that in time, as will your wallet and jackstands :tup:
if you dont wanna take the advice thats cool, but Ill be waiting eagerly with my "told ya so" post :lol:
ll0scrappy0ll
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Re: turbo parts
ok ill put one up when it happens
ok ill put one up when it happens
Re: turbo parts
Well everyone here is not BSing you. It can be done for light boost for a resonable price if you pay attention to the used classifieds. You will have traction issues and a tune will be very needed or you will kill the motor in a heartbeat. UR50SLOW has done a good job on his Jimmy, same idea. look for it in the Members Projects.http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56527...or......http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=52886
Well everyone here is not BSing you. It can be done for light boost for a resonable price if you pay attention to the used classifieds. You will have traction issues and a tune will be very needed or you will kill the motor in a heartbeat. UR50SLOW has done a good job on his Jimmy, same idea. look for it in the Members Projects.http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=56527...or......http://www.syty.net/forums/showthread.php?t=52886
ll0scrappy0ll
New member
Re: turbo parts
would a super charger off a 3.8 bonaville fit my motor?
would a super charger off a 3.8 bonaville fit my motor?