Limequat's 4.2l I6 Swap

[limequat]

I'd definitely turbo it. Run the stock wiring harness/ecu, and get HP Tuners.

Yep, pretty much that. The goal is to get it running n/a then turbo down the road.

There is a company that mills turbo manifolds for these!

http://steedspeed.com/turbo_manifolds

 

[limequat]

Ok, first thing is to convert the thing to rear sump. Here's the girdle getting tapped for an extended oil pickup:

 

[adampecush]

Yep, pretty much that. The goal is to get it running n/a then turbo down the road.

There is a company that mills turbo manifolds for these!

http://steedspeed.com/turbo_manifolds

wow, never heard of that place - it is pretty close to me. They make rather interesting manifolds.

 

[limequat]

wow, never heard of that place - it is pretty close to me. They make rather interesting manifolds.

Go raid their dumpster! I'm not paying >$800 for a turbo manifold.

 

[charlesshen]

im glad to see something new being done i haven't been impressed with a swap in along time and this im interested in. icant wait to see how it turns out give details.

 

[WaKonabi217]

very intriguing

Subbed to see how it turns out

 

[Tire Shredder]

two turbos!

400hp

http://www.trucktrend.com/roadtests...2_chevrolet_trailblazer_twin_turbo/index.html

 

[Island_Yota]

Personally would have went with the 1UZFE, but to each their own.

 

[pnutcar]

Sad to see this domestic pos going into a supra

Never understood this logic, but to each their own. I have no brand loyalties...

Good luck, in for the build!

 

[92TealSupra]

Shouldn't this be in the project thread?

 

[USPturbo89]

Ive always thought that GM and Toyota should partner up.... But id really like to see how this turns out!! It looks very very interesting! keep us posted! with pics! lol

 

[adampecush]

Ive always thought that GM and Toyota should partner up....

they've never done that...

 

[Poodles]

matrix/vibe...
geo's...

 

[romaniello]

Ive always thought that GM and Toyota should partner up.... But id really like to see how this turns out!! It looks very very interesting! keep us posted! with pics! lol

They have snuggled in bed together for a few years now, although that just ended. Ever hear about the Pontiac Vibe - Toyota Matrix?

 

[Poodles]

Back on topic, what are you going to use to clean all the oxidization off the aluminum?

 

[USPturbo89]

They have snuggled in bed together for a few years now, although that just ended. Ever hear about the Pontiac Vibe - Toyota Matrix?

haha lol rotffl!!!

 

[limequat]

Back on topic, what are you going to use to clean all the oxidization off the aluminum?

Meh, low priority at the moment. Fine sand paper => anodize?

 

[limequat]

The 5cyl's use a rear sump and can be used on the I6s after being extended 4" or so. Here's the stock 5 cyl piece cut:

I brazed it back up rather than welding. Welding can cause problems by weakening the surrounding metal. STIs have had problems with their tubes breaking, running the engines dry and grenading. Didn't want that to happen so....

 

[suprarx7nut]

Very cool. Glad to see another I6 try to be used instead of a V8. I had no idea GM still made an I6 in 2006.

Good luck, I'll keep watching.

 

[adampecush]

Fine sand paper => anodize?

anodizing casings = no dice.