Dirty Rockstar Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 Hey all.. I want to have the "Honor and porestige" of a Turbo.. and to smoke all other Luminas and 3.1's out there, lol.. This would be a while out yet, But I want to know the difficulty of getting a Turbo 3.1 into my Lumina.. I dont know if this makes me look like an ass or not, but I really want a turbo, lol So, anyone with skill w/ the Turbo 3.1, let me know the intricacies of this job! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cutsup1996 Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 oooooh snap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TurboSedan Posted February 9, 2004 Report Share Posted February 9, 2004 SEARCH function................. unfortunately the search function sucks ass because alot of people don't name a thread correctly. joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkorinko Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 SEARCH function................. unfortunately the search function sucks ass because alot of people don't name a thread correctly. joshua Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted February 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 SEARCH function................. unfortunately the search function sucks ass because alot of people don't name a thread correctly. joshua :withstupid: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skalor Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 I just did a turbo 3.1/4T60 swap into a euro lumina a couple weeks ago. It's a direct replacement as far as everything mechanical goes, and I mean direct replacement. I used everything from the TGP including the exhaust as the TGP downpipe is different than the Lumina downpipe and since the TGP exhaust fit I didn't feel like trying to make the Lumina exhaust work. The only thing I really had to fab up was a way to mount the external tranny cooler. Now, electrical wise I had to change a pretty lot of stuff. I can scan the TGP wiring diagrams if you want as you'll need them. I had to change the EGR wiring, extend the IAT wiring to reach the new location on the turbo 3.1, change the MAP sensor connector(2bar connector is different than the 1bar), repin one pin for the boost control solenoid(I used the A19 pin and moved it to A18, IIRC). Anyways, I can go into better detail and I'm probably going to do a write-up on the changes that need to be made. I did the whole swap in one weekend, but I had access to a lift. I had to take out the TGP engine, then take out the Lumina engine, then put the new TGP 4T60 on the turbo 3.1 and then put in into the Lumina. It was a long weekend(28+ hours), but it was well worth it. 8) http://www.w-body.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11629&highlight= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Rockstar Posted February 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Damn skalor.. I want!! LOL.. thats my car except its white!!! And you say it's well worth it? lol.. I know.. Thats why I want it.. If you could scan hem in and let me know of any other little "things" I should know, please, let me know! NOW.. Whose ass do I have to kick to get myself a Turbo 3.1? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thabulldog Posted February 10, 2004 Report Share Posted February 10, 2004 Theres a swap for sale on the TurboSte site that was linked to. 1000 bucks. If its still around in the spring I think I'll be taking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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