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alice · 04-24-2016, 06:41 AM

You should seriously consider running water cooling to the turbo center sections. You will SIGNIFICANTLY increase turbo life! Every build I have done since the 90's have had water cooled turbos and it increases life and also keeps temperatures well, under control. I highly recommend it. I realized it's a bit of extra plumbing but well worth it in the long run.

Aprojectile · 04-24-2016, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by alice

You should seriously consider running water cooling to the turbo center sections. You will SIGNIFICANTLY increase turbo life! Every build I have done since the 90's have had water cooled turbos and it increases life and also keeps temperatures well, under control. I highly recommend it. I realized it's a bit of extra plumbing but well worth it in the long run.

I know it is definitely beneficial. I just don't know what to buy or how to do it exactly. I figured if Jantzen water cooled his, he could give me some pointers since we have the same kit.

Tajefe Couple · 04-24-2016, 07:37 PM

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I know it is definitely beneficial. I just don't know what to buy or how to do it exactly. I figured if Jantzen water cooled his, he could give me some pointers since we have the same kit.

You should ask Monty to discuss it on one of his threads. He seems very knowledgeable on these things. I would be interested as well.

JantzenOKC · 04-24-2016, 10:19 PM

Yeah I never even thought about adding coolant to them since it wasn't in the kit. I'll have to look into it.

I drilled and tapped my turbos tonight and added some 3/8 barb fittings. I will tee these two together and run to one of the suction sides of my catch can. This SHOULD pull vacuum on the crankcase while I'm WOT (when there is no vacuum in the intake manifold) at least a few inches of vacuum. This should be better than just letting crankcase pressure build until it has to escape through a vent or worse yet pressurize the crankcase.

JantzenOKC · 04-24-2016, 10:24 PM

Had to push the car out Saturday to use the bay. It was nice to see it sitting low again with the engine and trans back in.

Elite Engineering · 04-25-2016, 12:19 PM

Absolutely beautiful car. Loving your build, and great help and tips Monty! Can't wait to see the final results!!

JantzenOKC · 04-30-2016, 09:55 PM

Some of the boost piping.

Aprojectile · 05-01-2016, 09:16 PM

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Finally got around to finishing the hood vent. I cut the hole months ago but never finished mounting it. Turned out pretty good. I like it better without the rain tray but it looks a lot better under the hood with it installed.

Hey Jantzen, how did you go about cutting the hood and mounting the vent? I'm wanting to add that same vent to my hood. Also, where does the rain gaurd drain to?

JantzenOKC · 05-01-2016, 10:50 PM

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Hey Jantzen, how did you go about cutting the hood and mounting the vent? I'm wanting to add that same vent to my hood. Also, where does the rain gaurd drain to?

This is the thread I used as a guide. And it looks to drain on the radiator. I'm not too worried about it since my won't see a lot of rain anymore.

v6maro · 05-02-2016, 11:00 AM

Damn, that thing is coming along nice. I know diamond made your pistons but who made your rods and what compression are you at ?

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JantzenOKC · 05-02-2016, 03:11 PM

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Damn, that thing is coming along nice. I know diamond made your pistons but who made your rods and what compression are you at ?

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My rods were very generously donated by Jason(Jacfab). The compression is supposed to be 10.5:1 now.

v6maro · 05-03-2016, 02:11 AM

Do you know the part number for your coil packs

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JantzenOKC · 05-03-2016, 07:46 AM

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Do you know the part number for your coil packs

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I actually decided to return the Accel coils. Ben had a spark plug fail (looked terrible). Before he pulled the plug he swapped two coils and then he started getting some misfires in the other cylinder. Could've just been one freak bad coil but it made me nervous and I decided not run them. Maybe I'll try them later when I have everything all dialed in and working well. Definitely don't want to be chasing misfires with everything new and unknown.

But the part number was #140569

v6maro · 05-03-2016, 12:34 PM

Yeah good thinking. You'd be lost completely haha

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04-24-2016, 10:19 PM	#1054
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Yeah I never even thought about adding coolant to them since it wasn't in the kit. I'll have to look into it. I drilled and tapped my turbos tonight and added some 3/8 barb fittings. I will tee these two together and run to one of the suction sides of my catch can. This SHOULD pull vacuum on the crankcase while I'm WOT (when there is no vacuum in the intake manifold) at least a few inches of vacuum. This should be better than just letting crankcase pressure build until it has to escape through a vent or worse yet pressurize the crankcase. Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

04-24-2016, 10:24 PM	#1055
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Had to push the car out Saturday to use the bay. It was nice to see it sitting low again with the engine and trans back in. Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

04-30-2016, 09:55 PM	#1057
JantzenOKC Drives: '13 2LT/RS Twin Turbo Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Edmond, Oklahoma Posts: 3,073	Some of the boost piping. Attached Images __________________ 3.6L Twin Turbo V6 Garrett GT28 turbos -- Jacfab forged connecting rods -- Diamond forged pistons(10.5:1) -- Alky Control Methonal Injection -- CircleD 2E triple disc torque converter -- BMR suspension 10.75 @ 131mph

04-24-2016, 06:41 AM	#1051
alice Drives: 2010 camaro limited edition turbo Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: saint petersburg, florida Posts: 499 View My Garage	You should seriously consider running water cooling to the turbo center sections. You will SIGNIFICANTLY increase turbo life! Every build I have done since the 90's have had water cooled turbos and it increases life and also keeps temperatures well, under control. I highly recommend it. I realized it's a bit of extra plumbing but well worth it in the long run.

04-25-2016, 12:19 PM	#1056
Elite Engineering Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 1,383	Absolutely beautiful car. Loving your build, and great help and tips Monty! Can't wait to see the final results!!

05-02-2016, 11:00 AM	#1060
v6maro Drives: 2014 camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shreveport Posts: 171	Damn, that thing is coming along nice. I know diamond made your pistons but who made your rods and what compression are you at ? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

05-03-2016, 02:11 AM	#1062
v6maro Drives: 2014 camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shreveport Posts: 171	Do you know the part number for your coil packs Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk

05-03-2016, 12:34 PM	#1064
v6maro Drives: 2014 camaro Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Shreveport Posts: 171	Yeah good thinking. You'd be lost completely haha Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G925A using Tapatalk