Turbo charging the 1uz
07-06-11, 08:24 PM
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Turbo charging the 1uz
so i have been searching for a while, and have found only one real attempt to turbocharge an sc400. (Carlos something on this forum) i have PM'd him but got no response. i noticed on his thread he started about his T70 turbo project sc400, that he started it in like 2006 or something crazy!!! and his thread is still going...kinda ridiculous if you ask me. with that said, i want to throw a T88 on mine 
now i have been writing down what i will need, and been reading up on everything that i can think of that will have to do with this project. i dont want it to be a long one, so i might buy another 1uz to build up on the side....what do you guys think? i know im gonna need/want a blow off valve, turbo, oil return lines, waste gate, some-type of engine management, FMIC, injectors, ARP head studs, Gaskets, Turbo back exhaust, turbo timer, boost controller, guages, all hardware....what else will i need? what tips can you give me if you have experience? anything will help, good and bad, i really wanna start ordering things big time, so if you have something to say bring it! thanks guys! i hope this is a good discussion too, no flaming please 
now i have been writing down what i will need, and been reading up on everything that i can think of that will have to do with this project. i dont want it to be a long one, so i might buy another 1uz to build up on the side....what do you guys think? i know im gonna need/want a blow off valve, turbo, oil return lines, waste gate, some-type of engine management, FMIC, injectors, ARP head studs, Gaskets, Turbo back exhaust, turbo timer, boost controller, guages, all hardware....what else will i need? what tips can you give me if you have experience? anything will help, good and bad, i really wanna start ordering things big time, so if you have something to say bring it! thanks guys! i hope this is a good discussion too, no flaming please
07-06-11, 08:58 PM
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buy your turbo than build manifold(s)..... from there its like putting a turbo on any other n/a motor... simple as that. also I thought the rods on the 92-94 were strong enough to withstand around 400whp with a GOOD TUNE along with the piston rings? (from what i've read on lextreme and toyotanation forums)
there's not already made manifolds at a normal price blah blah blah... if you got money out the a$$, here are some ready made manifolds for a twin setup
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/tov81in.html
otherwise you gotta go custom, which is one reason no one really does it.
there's not already made manifolds at a normal price blah blah blah... if you got money out the a$$, here are some ready made manifolds for a twin setup
http://ttcperformanceproducts.com/tov81in.html
otherwise you gotta go custom, which is one reason no one really does it.
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07-06-11, 09:41 PM
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in there it says that i was going to buy a 1uz on the side possibly and build from there....and yea i was under the notion that the stock internals were good to 400 horse also from my readings.....the manifolds are pretty much the hardest part and most expensive....its either this or a 2j swap which i had an offer for a ready to swap, everything i need motor for 5k...not sure if thats good or not
07-06-11, 11:37 PM
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ttc wants like 8k for thier tt kit. I emailed them and its all 1 off stuff. Not a reg stocked product. They have the jog for manifolds but for that i think they said like 2500 for just manifolds and piping (you privid the rest and a lil cheaper for a single set up (est 2k for just piping)
oh there tt kit does not retain the A/C. The single does retain the A/C...he could make a tt with A/C but would need to reduce piping from 3" to 2"...fyi
oh there tt kit does not retain the A/C. The single does retain the A/C...he could make a tt with A/C but would need to reduce piping from 3" to 2"...fyi
07-07-11, 12:13 AM
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in there it says that i was going to buy a 1uz on the side possibly and build from there....and yea i was under the notion that the stock internals were good to 400 horse also from my readings.....the manifolds are pretty much the hardest part and most expensive....its either this or a 2j swap which i had an offer for a ready to swap, everything i need motor for 5k...not sure if thats good or not
If i can recall stevechumo or something like that was TT in his sc400.
07-07-11, 11:48 AM
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Thats 5k for the motor to be handed to me 7k with a 5spd and rear end to match. I just wanna do something different but 2 k for the manifold and piping? F it ill just boost a 240 ha
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07-07-11, 12:18 PM
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probably best of going single turbo mounted where the battery is. exhaust manifolds might be unequal but it still works pretty well. couple of guys have done it like this in Aus.
07-07-11, 12:34 PM
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If i can get a single setup going and get manifolds done for that much. Id buy it today and start pieceing together stuff. What computer would i use? Im going to look into some aussie classifieds to see if anyone has manifolds for sale. Or better yet anybody know where i can find some for a decent price? Not 2k? Lol
07-07-11, 12:48 PM
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If i can get a single setup going and get manifolds done for that much. Id buy it today and start pieceing together stuff. What computer would i use? Im going to look into some aussie classifieds to see if anyone has manifolds for sale. Or better yet anybody know where i can find some for a decent price? Not 2k? Lol
