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Morgan.13 · 02-26-2021, 12:47 PM

Figured I’d make a post to show a little bit of the process as it comes along. Currently in the early stages of putting everything together, but I thought it would be nice if others could throw some ideas in as I’m doing it.

I’m switching it up from the Centri/tr6060 set up as I’m doing more drag racing now and don’t drive the car on the street very often anymore.

So far, I have picked up a core Th400 for $100. Going to drop that off by a local to have it built. Plan is RMVB and transbrake set up. I’ve already put it in the car to get measurements for the drive shaft and install the shifter. Went with a B&M pro stick magnum.

Th400 core

B&M shifter

After playing with that a little bit, I started the relocation of the fuse box. Currently in the process of finishing that up, I will post pictures as I go. I’m moving the fuse box to the glove box and the ECU to the cabin air filter box. This isn’t really necessary for a single turbo build but I wanted all the room in the engine bay.

All the room now.

Used a hole saw at the bottom of the cabin air filter box to route the wires.

Routing of wires through the firewall.

Fuse box in the glove box.

For the turbo set up, I will be using Hooker Ls Turbo manifolds. If anyone plans to use these, they will NOT clear the passenger factory engine mount. Driver side fit and clears great. Passenger side engine mount will need to be shaved down a little bit to clear. In my opinion, I didn’t remove too much material from the mount that I felt its integrity was lost. Also, if it’s not obvious, you will lose the factory A/C as the outlet is exactly where the compressor was. I wanted to find dimensions for the crossover pipe before ordering it as I don’t want it hanging below the car. Would be super straight forward to fabricate one if need be.

Passenger side

Different angle of passenger side.

Drivers side.

Besides the manifolds, I’m trying to decide what turbo to run. Currently considering the Precision LS 76/75 .96AR or the Precision PT88/84 1.08AR. My goals for the build right now is 800-900whp. The smaller turbo would most likely be tapped out for power not leaving any room to grow, but would light up a little bit faster. The larger would give me room to grow, but may not be the most efficient. Open for discussion on this, I would like to hear some feedback from anyone that’s in this range.

For fueling I already have a Zl1 pump, and 72# injectors. Also trying to decide between an Aux pump kit or spending the money and going with a nice Dual/Tripple set up. I trap doored the spot above the pump, so it wouldn’t be very difficult to drop in a different one.

Trap door

hillshooter · 02-26-2021, 02:39 PM

very nice, I can tell this will be a runner.

joshnmn · 02-27-2021, 09:13 PM

Yeah, looks great. Thanks for the pics. I’m going to have to hit you up when I relocate my fuse box.

Bigdumogre · 02-28-2021, 06:00 AM

Looking good so far

TheFlyingBananaSS · 02-28-2021, 11:41 AM

Go with bigger injectors and fuel delivery. The aux pump will be near or at its limits. If you want room to grow do the triple pump now and bigger injectors now. Fuel supply limits will determine where your power limits are.
The build looks great. Nice work.

Morgan.13 · 02-28-2021, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Go with bigger injectors and fuel delivery. The aux pump will be near or at its limits. If you want room to grow do the triple pump now and bigger injectors now. Fuel supply limits will determine where your power limits are.
The build looks great. Nice work.

For sure, and thanks!

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Morgan.13 · 02-28-2021, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by joshnmn

Yeah, looks great. Thanks for the pics. I’m going to have to hit you up when I relocate my fuse box.

I will try to include more pictures as I wrap up the wiring! It’s a rats nest at the moment as I’m re routing all of the engine harness and separating the transmission/02 sensors portion of the harness haha

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Morgan.13 · 02-28-2021, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by hillshooter

very nice, I can tell this will be a runner.

Thanks! Hoping to get it out to the track by late summer!

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Tommy434 · 02-28-2021, 08:55 PM

I did a 4l80 swap with a single turbo in my 14

BLK95-Z · 02-28-2021, 11:47 PM

I might have missed it somewhere but what fuel do you plan to run?

ttshovel · 03-01-2021, 03:05 AM

I'd be putting something with a bigger turbine wheel on it. Check out the s491/104 from forced inductions. Good luck!

Morgan.13 · 03-02-2021, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy434

I did a 4l80 swap with a single turbo in my 14

Awesome, how are you liking it? I was considering going that route, but it’s hard to beat the price of a th400.

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Morgan.13 · 03-02-2021, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BLK95-Z

I might have missed it somewhere but what fuel do you plan to run?

Previously I was running 93 only, however it’s annoying because I only have 3 pumps local to me that have it. May change it up and go 91/e85 and throw in a flex fuel sensor.

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Morgan.13 · 03-02-2021, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ttshovel

I'd be putting something with a bigger turbine wheel on it. Check out the s491/104 from forced inductions. Good luck!

I’ll check it out, thanks!

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02-26-2021, 12:47 PM	#1
Morgan.13 Drives: 2011 camaro 1ss Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 92	Single turbo/Th400 Build Figured I’d make a post to show a little bit of the process as it comes along. Currently in the early stages of putting everything together, but I thought it would be nice if others could throw some ideas in as I’m doing it. I’m switching it up from the Centri/tr6060 set up as I’m doing more drag racing now and don’t drive the car on the street very often anymore. So far, I have picked up a core Th400 for $100. Going to drop that off by a local to have it built. Plan is RMVB and transbrake set up. I’ve already put it in the car to get measurements for the drive shaft and install the shifter. Went with a B&M pro stick magnum. Th400 core B&M shifter After playing with that a little bit, I started the relocation of the fuse box. Currently in the process of finishing that up, I will post pictures as I go. I’m moving the fuse box to the glove box and the ECU to the cabin air filter box. This isn’t really necessary for a single turbo build but I wanted all the room in the engine bay. All the room now. Used a hole saw at the bottom of the cabin air filter box to route the wires. Routing of wires through the firewall. Fuse box in the glove box. For the turbo set up, I will be using Hooker Ls Turbo manifolds. If anyone plans to use these, they will NOT clear the passenger factory engine mount. Driver side fit and clears great. Passenger side engine mount will need to be shaved down a little bit to clear. In my opinion, I didn’t remove too much material from the mount that I felt its integrity was lost. Also, if it’s not obvious, you will lose the factory A/C as the outlet is exactly where the compressor was. I wanted to find dimensions for the crossover pipe before ordering it as I don’t want it hanging below the car. Would be super straight forward to fabricate one if need be. Passenger side Different angle of passenger side. Drivers side. Besides the manifolds, I’m trying to decide what turbo to run. Currently considering the Precision LS 76/75 .96AR or the Precision PT88/84 1.08AR. My goals for the build right now is 800-900whp. The smaller turbo would most likely be tapped out for power not leaving any room to grow, but would light up a little bit faster. The larger would give me room to grow, but may not be the most efficient. Open for discussion on this, I would like to hear some feedback from anyone that’s in this range. For fueling I already have a Zl1 pump, and 72# injectors. Also trying to decide between an Aux pump kit or spending the money and going with a nice Dual/Tripple set up. I trap doored the spot above the pump, so it wouldn’t be very difficult to drop in a different one. Trap door

02-26-2021, 02:39 PM	#2
hillshooter Drives: 2015 Camaro SS commemorative Join Date: May 2015 Location: Utah Posts: 425	very nice, I can tell this will be a runner. __________________ 2015 Camaro SS, LS3 Stroker, PRC heads,CUSTOM CAM. AGP 68/68 with custom Hot and Cold side. Fore triple pumps, Holley terminator X. BMR drag suspension with carlyle brake kit. 15" ET drags and 17" skinnies. ZL1 3.73 gears , aluminum driveshaft. TH400 with circle D converter.

02-28-2021, 06:00 AM	#4
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Looking good so far __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

02-28-2021, 11:41 AM	#5
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	Go with bigger injectors and fuel delivery. The aux pump will be near or at its limits. If you want room to grow do the triple pump now and bigger injectors now. Fuel supply limits will determine where your power limits are. The build looks great. Nice work. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

02-28-2021, 11:47 PM	#10
BLK95-Z Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Kentucky Posts: 43	I might have missed it somewhere but what fuel do you plan to run? __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS - Built by Fast Track Performance 427 lsx - callies billet ccw - oliver rods - wiseco pistons - BTR cam - 1/2" studs - TFS 245's - Holley hi-ram Custom twin turbo kit w/billet Precision 7675's - PW46 wastegate's - JGS bov's - 6" thick intercooler RPM freshened Rossler billet th400 - 2.10 gearset - PTC converter ZL1 diff & axles - Driveshaft shop aluminum DS Injector Dynamics 2000cc - cable drive pump - e85 fuel Weld v-series 17x4.5 front - 15x10 w/MT et street 315/60-15 Stock ecu & all factory options retained 1288 rwhp - 2016 LS Fest dyno challenge winner 8.97 @ 159

02-27-2021, 09:13 PM	#3
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,012 View My Garage	Yeah, looks great. Thanks for the pics. I’m going to have to hit you up when I relocate my fuse box.

02-28-2021, 08:55 PM	#9
Tommy434 Drives: 2014 SS 2010 SS 93 Camaro z28 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Ohio Posts: 254	I did a 4l80 swap with a single turbo in my 14

03-01-2021, 03:05 AM	#11
ttshovel Drives: 12 camaro ss, 72 chevelle, 91camaro Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: findlay,oh Posts: 2,069	I'd be putting something with a bigger turbine wheel on it. Check out the s491/104 from forced inductions. Good luck! __________________ 12 camaro ss 427lsx, th400, f310 heads, crower shaft mounts, gpi specd solid roller, shearerfab 2k hp a/w, twin bullseye 88mm turbos, hughes pro ssx bolt together converter, holley dominator, 8.50 cert, backhalf, Ford 9", 33x17x16 tires, c16 fuel