TankTread Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Anyone know of anyone that has done a turbo setup on a 3.0? The used engines are pretty cheap compared to the 2.5's. I don't know much about the 3.0R's at all and didn't know if there was any potential Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 You got 15 grand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankTread Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 what does 15 grand get you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedd Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 An '05 LGT? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 what does 15 grand get you? A LGT. Or custom everything particularly engine management since it does not exist. Welcome to stupid expensive. By the way thats not including brakes, suspension, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankTread Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Actually I didn't pay that much for my '06 LGT about a month ago. I am loving it so far as it's my first turbo car, but not first "project". I do think it's appropriate to weigh the cost and do your homework before you jump right in to a project. At the same time one guy's knowhow and opportunities may be different than someone else's experience. It's not going to cost everyone the same amount of money to do a project every time. My question was to find out if it had been done. I would enjoy seeing that build and at the same time may come up with my own approaches to achieve what I like. With some of the ingenuity I see on this site I don't doubt that there are guys on here that could make it work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 It can definitely be done, but the question is why? You already have a ready-made forced induction platform and a 20% increase in displacement while a good thing is not worth the time and effort 99.9999% of the people interested in this engine. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Has it been done? Yes. Google/YouTube Perrin H6 Sti. Has it been done well? No. Jeff did a good job trying to cover his bases, and that car burned through almost half a dozen motors. The bottom line is that the H6 weighs about as much as the EJ257 with it's turbo bits. You can make way more than reasonable power with a built EJ257, and it'll still weigh less than your Turbo H6. I'm ALL about off-the-wall projects. I think the better option, if you are die-hard set on a 6-cylinder project, is to pick up a 3.0R variant and invest some time into supercharging it. Swap out the 5EAT for a 6-speed, and I bet you'd have a pretty fun ride at the end of it. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 ANYTHING can be done http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/my-subaru-beat-buick-heart-140053.html?t=140053&highlight=buick I'm sure if someone had the ingenuity, tools, and desire, it could be accomplished. Probably for less than 15 grand....... But at the same time, you could buy an LGT platform and put 1/2 as much into modding the engine and suspension and have a better performing vehicle. Most likely the reason why we haven't seen it done.... yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TankTread Posted February 21, 2011 Author Share Posted February 21, 2011 Thanks guys, that's exactly what I was looking for. Good arguments for other "better" ideas. This is what I love about forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 No. Its been done. Did you miss the previous post about the half dozen engines it ate after major investments? Not knocking Frank's franknsuby in any way but thats a considerably easier install than a custom TT 3.0R with ems. Come to think of it, I'm sure the LS1 transplant was easier too. MOST ANYTHING CAN BE DONE WITH ENOUGH CASH AND RESOURCES. Worth it? Only to a nutjob with a lot of extra cash who wants something really different. Would it be cool? Hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 LS1 transplants are easier than changing spark plugs, but they make a lot less power than installing colder plugs! Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vr4Legacy Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 No. Its been done. Did you miss the previous post about the half dozen engines it ate after major investments? No, actually I had my post typed and stepped away for a second, when I hit submit the previous post was submitted..... Anyway.... as mentioned, with enough resources and talent, it CAN be done... Which leads to Rao's question.. WHY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 You should do a spec-b swap. That would be the business. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 I'm not sure the chassis could handle Spec B power....as you know the Spec B has a totally different unibody than a "regular" Legacy. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Tube frame. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnJack Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 Tube frame. Wrong! It's made like the regular LGT, but out of Unobtainium instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAC5.2 Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 No. Make his a Tube Frame. Spec-B's frames are forged by the hammer of Thor. They cannot be replicated by such pedestrian methods. [URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/proper-flip-key-interesti-159894.html"]Flip Key Development Thread[/URL] "Genius may have its limitations, but stupidity is not thus handicapped." - E. Hubbard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elib Posted February 21, 2011 Share Posted February 21, 2011 http://thechive.files.wordpress.com/2010/05/haters-gonna-hate-5.jpg?w=500&h=330 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirbOOm Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 I'll sell you my '05 LGT M/T for 15K, no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehsnils Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Check out this thread: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/rotrex-power-3-0r-68613.html?t=68613 I think that it contains all answers you need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 ^Absolutely. If you want to force induct a 3.0r, go supercharger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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