yet again two big problems with the turbo z

[cordes]

I don't know if change is the right word. You will need to add two new wires, splice into an existing one, and move two more of them around in the connectors at the LM. You will also need a different LM. It's not like you need to swap wiring harnesses or anything though. Really a pretty easy job on that front.

[scarface1689]

ok but will everything else pretty much fit right in i am gonna try to get the thermostat housing fixed asap if it dont stop leaking then i am gonna do the t2 swap can i run this motor with no intercooler

[cordes]

ok but will everything else pretty much fit right in i am gonna try to get the thermostat housing fixed asap if it dont stop leaking then i am gonna do the t2 swap can i run this motor with no intercooler

You can run any turbo motor without the IC if you keep the boost at the minimum WG setting in my experience. That's about 6-7PSI.

[scarface1689]

ok how far are u from chicago cordes

[supercrackerbox]

If you know what you're doing (or at least have a buddy that does), and have all the tools and parts accounted for (triple check that list), and have a good selection of parts stores and junkyards close by (because you didn't check that list well enough), the swap can be pulled off in a couple days. Well, actually it took four days, but most of the work was done in the early mornings and late evenings because it was 112 degrees, and we were working on a concrete driveway next to a light colored house with no shade at all. But that's beside the point.

But Ray and I did the full conversion. Started with a bone stock '86 TI car, swapped in an '88 TI long block, '88 TII turbo, manifolds, rad/IC, airbox/hoses, '87 TII computer, '88 A-520/shifter/cables/axles.

The wiring isn't exactly complex, although the Daytonas don't have the advantage of the extra hole in the firewall to run wires through like the L-bodies have. The one hole they do have is clear behind the strut tower, and it's a pain.

[scarface1689]

what all do i need besides the motor super

[Bardo]

Read this till you know it like you know you penis then read it 3 more times
http://www.thedodgegarage.com/turbo_glhs.html

[scarface1689]

thank you bardo i need a lot of stuff l0l so i will try to fix the t1 first if it leaks one more time t2 it is

[turbovanman²]

I'm repulsed by the JB weld nay saying in this thread. However, I'm more shocked at the fact that a mechanic did that for money. +1 for a new mechanic.

I don't mean to be a jerk while answering your next question so don't take it that way.

If you are taking the thermostat housing to the shop, there is no way I would recommend you attempt to convert your car to TII. Keep it TI and enjoy driving it.

Nothing wrong with JB Weld when used for the right repair,

what all do i need besides the motor super

See post 21, its really pretty easy. I converted an 86 GLH to a GLHS,

[cordes]

ok how far are u from chicago cordes

I'm about 3.5 hours away. It takes me about 6 to get to Memphis.

[scarface1689]

oh ok cordes just wondering use to live in chicago and memphis is about 4 hours from melol

[scarface1689]

turbovanman i would do the t2 swap but these cars are really confusing to me lol kinda new to the tm scene

[cordes]

oh ok cordes just wondering use to live in chicago and memphis is about 4 hours from melol

That's too bad. I know there are a couple members in the Memphis area who are great guys. Now that I think about it, there are some guys on the site in the eastern half of the state too.

[scarface1689]

what are there screen names

[scarface1689]

well guys hopefully i fixed it today retapped the thermostat housing holes and no more jb weld and installed a new valve cover gasket