Yay! Boost!

[Husky]

I picked up an Eaton M62 from a 1992 Buick, and I've got it rebuilt and ready to go. I'd like to use this as a starting point on boosting an LQ1. I'm going to be fabricating a lower intake manifold(gonna need help there) and using a modified 1997 LQ1 ThrottleBody(gonna need some help there too). My main questions at this point(I'm going to be running a 2.3 inch ZZP Pres-On pulley, stock size was like 2.5 inches), am I going to need to upgrade the injectors/fuel delivery system, and what am I goign to need to take into consideration when fabricating the LIM(What kind of materials, coolant lines/passages, etc) Also, is there any reason not to use a metal coupling instead of stock/ZZP plastic one?

[donk_316]

Eaton M62 is really way too small for a "lq1"

Plus this topic has been covered alot across this board, fiero.nl and realfierotech.com

The last guy gave up on the idea and went turbo.

Not saying it cant be done. Youll need the M119(?) or at a bare minumum the M90 but even the M90 has been proven on paper to be too small for the air requirements of the dohc.

As for fuel. Its just like turbocharging.

[spacecadetz26]

m112. i have an m90 from a supercoupe i could sell you for $150 if your interested.

[Guest]

why does everyone think they can just slap this on like its so easy. Another person will soon learn its not easy and not worth it. This thread should be thrown away because nothing will come of it

[OldSkoolGP]

Oh, good. More BS comments from some jackoff who likes to run his mouth. Are you gonna become our next Aaron? There's no need to insult or put down anyone for an idea, even if it has been tried by other people. Maybe he didn't know that other people tried what he's doing already. I check out realfaggottech.com every now and then. I don't see you coming up with any ideas except for the best way to get into Britney Spears pants or something completely unrelated to cars or performance.

Don't come in here and post just to belittle. Do that on YOUR forum.

[Lyle's GTP]

Well, I have been around here for a couple years now. I have yet to see anybody do, or come close to building a blown LQ1. I think it's great, if we would offer a little support maybe we could have some headway made in this area. Oddly enough one of the biggest reasons people seem less likely to do a SC instead of a TC is simply hood clearance.

I say, go for it. Maybe with a bigger blower, but you are definatily on the right track. We are here to help.

Lyle (Gender: Unknown) LOL

[Husky]

I'd go bigger blower, but I got a perfect condition M62 for 25 dollars, and that's about the only super in my budget. I'm lookin into a morad M90, or a SuperCoupem90(don't know bout that one). Plain and simple: I have a M62. I can't afford anything else unless you guys have a M90(don't care what shape it's in if anyone had a totally ruined one) for <40 bucks shipped (unreasonable, I know. That's why I have an M62). I'm going to put the M62 on. And no, shaun, I don't think it's easy. I think it's going to be one of the hardest things I've yet tried to do on a car. I am fully aware that I am going to have to custom make a lower intake manifold, I am aware that THAT will be incredibly hard for me. I am aware that I am going to have to completely rework my power steering system. I am aware that THAT will be incredibly hard for me. I know I'm goign to have to use a completely different PCV system, and THAT will be hard. I know I am going to have to custom fabricate or rig the hell out of everythign from the block up, heads not included. Thing is, I don't care. I plan to do it anyways. But, hey, thanks for letting me know what I think, shaun.

[Husky]

nothing will come of it

I'm saving this on my computer somewhere, and when I DO finish it, I'm going to caption a picture with that comment.

[Guest]

I will personally supply a pic of me so you can use that caption in it and then put OWN3D under it as well. How does that sound?

[Husky]

Iono what that smiley is, but I like it.
That sounds fine, but I'm not that much of an asshole so I'll probably just title a picture "Nothing will ever come of it". I start fabricating a LIM in an hour, I've got a few people helping me with material choice etc.

[donk_316]

Good Luck!

Dont forget everything else AFTER your intake adapter is built.

[Husky]

I need a second LQ1. I got a Garrett T03 as a gift today, and I'm pissed, because I know I'm going to use it. I have to super as a matter of pride, though, now. Help!

[Lyle's GTP]

Well, I was talking to that HayesPreformance guy. He said he has some LQ1 crate engines for sale. I don't know how much he wants for them, and they would ship from Edmonton, but that would be an option.

Lyle

[donk_316]

I believe he has 9(nine) 91-95 crate engines available. really reallt REALLY good folks to deal with.

[Husky]

I Don't want a crate. Hell, I don't want it to run. My car is Budget Performance. I have a free garrett and free eaton. Now I'm going to start getting parts for both, and mock them up in turn on the dummy engine. I bet I can boost for under a hundred dollars, and boost reliably and well for under 250.
Or not. We'll see in time.