turbo ls1 build

**fst64_v8pwr** · 09-25-2010, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

I personally think you will get more use of your entire power band with a 3.73 gear.

Lower gears such as 410/411/456 are typically more useful with NA cars that are either stock or have an aftermarket cam.

DITTO.

100% agree

**Cutlass** · 09-25-2010, 01:53 PM

Originally Posted by turbols1317

oh yea what are the minimum suspension upgrades i need? i will be getting SFC's, RCA's, PHB, and lowering the front. do i need aftermarket torque arms? i will only be taking it to the track probably once. i like drag racing but i want to drive this car civilized and keep my reputation low. and what are the best brands for suspension for my application?

Yeah I think you're on the right track here. If you wanna run 315 tires,an S60 rearend, and lower your car, you should probably get adjustable LCA, adj PHB, and adj torque arm. That way you can get everything perfectly setup and centered.

**turbols1317** · 09-26-2010, 12:14 AM

[QUOTE=Cutlass;2454900]Yeah I think you're on the right track here. If you wanna run 315 tires,an S60 rearend, and lower your car, you should probably get adjustable LCA, adj PHB, and adj torque arm. That way you can get everything perfectly setup and centered.[/QUOTE

thanks. i appreciate it. should i go with the stock length torque arm or the shortened one?

**turbols1317** · 09-26-2010, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by fst64_v8pwr

DITTO.

100% agree

i want to be able to cruise around in the pig called 6th gear without flooring it to make it up steep hills. 323's were too much for my liking and 410s were perfect so i figure with a FI m6 with 3.73s cruising with no boost, ill be able to make it up hills like the ones where i live. thats one of the main reasons for not wanting to go with 3.23s, or 3.42's or anything like that. i want to lug around in 6th...

**35th-ANV-SS** · 09-26-2010, 03:17 PM

[quote=turbols1317;2455333]

Originally Posted by Cutlass

Yeah I think you're on the right track here. If you wanna run 315 tires,an S60 rearend, and lower your car, you should probably get adjustable LCA, adj PHB, and adj torque arm. That way you can get everything perfectly setup and centered.[/QUOTE

thanks. i appreciate it. should i go with the stock length torque arm or the shortened one?

Whatever you do, have it mount off the tailshaft of the transmission...so get one with a relocation mounting bracket.

**turbols1317** · 09-26-2010, 10:34 PM

[quote=35th-ANV-SS;2455630]

Originally Posted by turbols1317

Whatever you do, have it mount off the tailshaft of the transmission...so get one with a relocation mounting bracket.

alrighty then. anything else ?

**35th-ANV-SS** · 09-27-2010, 11:06 AM

get the LCA relocation brackets for the rear end you choose.

You might need a different sway bar mounting kit also if you stick with the stock piece depending on which rear end you get. It is close with the Moser 9"...I don't know about the S60.

**turbols1317** · 09-27-2010, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by 35th-ANV-SS

get the LCA relocation brackets for the rear end you choose.

You might need a different sway bar mounting kit also if you stick with the stock piece depending on which rear end you get. It is close with the Moser 9"...I don't know about the S60.

alright. the reason i want the s60 is its stronger and cheaper according to GMHTP