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Old 02-15-2021, 01:13 PM   #1
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Turbo build

I am in the midst of putting a turbo on my now LS swapped 63 C10... with that said I can find anything recommending intercooler size. That’s where I’m at right now and I’m struggling. I had a generic one leftover and it doesn’t seem like it’ll fit. Obviously I’m not the first first to do this , so hopefully someone can help
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Old 02-15-2021, 07:55 PM   #2
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Re: Turbo build

Check out the LS section lots of info over there on turbo builds. I added a turbo to my 65 here is the link. My intercooler is 24x12x3" . I had to cut my rad support up to fit it in. Go as big as possible on inlet/outl;et piping and intercooler. I retained my battery in factory position but was alot of fab work making my hot side manifold and fitting everything else
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Old 02-15-2021, 08:02 PM   #3
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Re: Turbo build

You might try over on "The Turbo Forums". There is probably a calculator for that!
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Old 02-15-2021, 09:15 PM   #4
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Thanks , yeah I’ve ran into a bunch of obstacles. I’ve pieced most of it together , I ended up having to cut out my passenger fender and put a vented patch in to accommodate the WG and venting back into the exhaust housing. With all my hot side squared away I’m running into the cold side problems... I knew I either had to rebuild the radiator support or sink it into it , your idea is one I didn’t think about!
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Old 02-16-2021, 12:33 AM   #5
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Re: Turbo build

I was able to fit a 31x12x3 behind the grill, without molesting the grill.



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Old 02-21-2021, 07:29 AM   #6
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Well I took advice from all sides ! Thanks
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Old 02-21-2021, 12:58 PM   #7
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Looks good and looks to be same size as what I ran . I got it from mopac over here performance world brand
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