Back in an F-body, time for a turbo!

[Blue04ss]

Thanks Raz. I got Gabriel shocks. I spent a good chunk of money on Bilsteins on the 93 and I really didn't see the point. The car sat more than it was driven. I might be mad at myself later on but for my plans with the car (a fun street car) I didn't see the point in spending tons of money on nice shocks.

Yeah I hear ya...my car needs shocks too but it can get expensive for a car that's not my daily.

[mcalus]

Quick question.

I have a very small exhaust leak coming from the drivers side. It appears to be right behind cat where the y pipe comes together.

Is there some type of gasket? Doughnut gasket? My buddy that works at a part store said nothing comes up.

[Atrus]

no gasket that I can remember. I think it was just a flange-and-ball setup...IIRC, just make sure it's lined up and seated properly, and torque 'er down well.

[JoeliusZ28]

The problem is it needs headers.

[mcalus]

I couldn't agree more. Although I'd be buying just to use them for a year or 2. Not sure if it's worth it.

[C2YT]

You didn't happen to drive through monroe today right? Saw a SOM camaro with what looked like grey wheels as I was driving home.

[mcalus]

You didn't happen to drive through monroe today right? Saw a SOM camaro with what looked like grey wheels as I was driving home.

Not I.


I need some insight on what way to go with this car. I hate pulling up at stop lights and hearing the car next to me

Do I get a set of long tubes, ory and a catback or a set of duals for a year or so then proceed with the turbo build or do I spend that money on a turbo cam and a set of 317s and some valve train?

[DanDalessandro]

Well,stock exhaust sucks. So I don't know if you get new exhaust with the turbo package. But I would upgrade the exhaust. No sense in building your engine if you can't get exhaust out in a timely manner.
So my vote is exhaust!

[mcalus]

Well,stock exhaust sucks. So I don't know if you get new exhaust with the turbo package. But I would upgrade the exhaust. No sense in building your engine if you can't get exhaust out in a timely manner.
So my vote is exhaust!

The turbo kit I have coming comes with exhaust. Long tubes, ory and any type of catback will be completely useless for the turbo.

[DanDalessandro]

ahh okay. Do you have a timeline for the turbo kit? I wouldn't do exhaust if its around a year or so. Unless you come across a good deal, otherwise don't mess with the exhaust. No sense in wasting money

[mcalus]

ahh okay. Do you have a timeline for the turbo kit? I wouldn't do exhaust if its around a year or so. Unless you come across a good deal, otherwise don't mess with the exhaust. No sense in wasting money

Realistically next summer.

[DanDalessandro]

Then I say keep that stock exhaust on. LTs + ORY + Cat back is going to cost a few $$$.

[JoeliusZ28]

Sawzall mod - be a badass and run open manifolds

[mcalus]

Sawzall mod - be a badass and run open manifolds

Ew lol

[Superman09]

You can pick up a catback and adapt the down pipe from the turbo into it! Or if interested I can get you a set of true duals and possibly long tubes for the time being at a great price!