March 16, 2025, 04:53:18 AM

Author Topic: 5.3 twin turbo Dodge Stealth  (Read 49629 times)

Offline MDoe8

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #120 on: May 16, 2013, 10:07:36 AM »
**EDIT
see page 10 for updates
« Last Edit: January 28, 2016, 12:57:33 PM by MDoe8 »
Dodge Stealth LM7 Twin Turbo

Offline MDoe8

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #121 on: May 20, 2013, 06:09:25 PM »
**EDIT
see page 10 for updates
« Last Edit: January 28, 2016, 12:57:48 PM by MDoe8 »
Dodge Stealth LM7 Twin Turbo

Offline DSiMon

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #122 on: May 24, 2013, 02:28:22 AM »
I am very intrigued with your build, I have a 1994 3000gt DOHC that has been sitting since being hit by a moose a few years back.  I stole the engine out of it to build and swap into a TT stealth.  Even after building a motor and rebuilding the AWD trans and t-case (not done by many but you can get the parts from supercar engineering) I was never really happy with the car and I sold the stealth last fall.  The 3000gt that I still has sitting around has a decent body even though it was considered totaled.  I love the looks of the car but after swapping motors and doing repairs on these cars I am tired of dealing with a cramped engine bay and the downsides of the transverse TT V6.  I had actually thought of doing this exact swap (except I was thinking of keeping it a manual) since the parts for a 5.3 are readily available and cheaper than for the aging japanese parts.  Do you have any idea how much weight you shaved by going to a all aluminum engine, and loosing the bulky transverse transmission and such?  I know many peoples comments are that these cars are heavy but looking at how the front of the car sits up it appears to have shed quite a few pounds. 

So do you prefer an automatic or is there just not room with the way this car is set up?  One thought I had on the transmission, but its probably not very realistic or feasible, is going with a setup like a corvette where the trans it at the rear of the vehicle but then you would basically need to rape a corvette to get the funky drive shaft/trans setup.

Offline MDoe8

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #123 on: June 07, 2013, 10:43:35 AM »
Actually I went with an iron block 5.3, not aluminum.  That'll cost me a bit over 100 lbs.  However, overall weight SHOULD be something like 3400....that's a complete random guess though.

As for the transmission, I have the largest transmission option possible.  A t56 would be much easier to package.  However, I plan on making this very powerful and wanted to build an auto for it.  I may decide I don't like it and swap back to a manual but we will see.

As for the corvette setup, made no sense to me so I didn't pursue it.
Dodge Stealth LM7 Twin Turbo

Offline spacevomit

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #124 on: June 08, 2013, 08:24:59 PM »
How much power can you make with race gas and max boost, theoretically, without further mechanical stuff?

Offline MDoe8

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #125 on: June 10, 2013, 11:07:29 AM »
**EDIT
see page 10 for updates
« Last Edit: January 28, 2016, 12:58:03 PM by MDoe8 »
Dodge Stealth LM7 Twin Turbo

Offline spacevomit

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #126 on: June 10, 2013, 12:01:13 PM »
 :popcorn:

Offline MDoe8

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #127 on: April 10, 2014, 05:14:28 PM »
**EDIT
see page 10 for updates
« Last Edit: January 28, 2016, 12:58:16 PM by MDoe8 »
Dodge Stealth LM7 Twin Turbo

Offline Jordan Innovations

  • Supporting Member
  • Top Fuel
  • Posts: 2954
  • Competition Mil-spec wiring/electronics since 2005
  • View Gallery
    • View Profile
    • Jordan Innovations
Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #128 on: April 10, 2014, 08:20:10 PM »
Wow, that was unexpected.

Cool!

Offline jax04

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #129 on: April 11, 2014, 10:21:28 AM »
LOL, Cut your loses and move on!  I like the way you think haha.

Project Deadpool--FC--347ci LS1-Powerglide--CRT88mm--TIME TO BREAK SOME SHIT!

Offline jparker7

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #130 on: April 12, 2014, 07:42:44 PM »
probably could of just  mounted the engine transversely just like the stock one and some how mated the AWD set up to it.  That would of been pretty cool and probably not as hard.  I would also totally dis-guard the sub frame and start with your own design. 

Offline Russell Walker

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #131 on: April 12, 2014, 09:58:15 PM »
On your new steering cradle your steering rack needs to be behind it, closer to the pan.

your ackerman loss on the way you have it now would be insane assuming it didn't bind at 20degrees of angle.

Offline MDoe8

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #132 on: April 19, 2014, 12:50:29 AM »
Agreed 100%

The new plan for the setup will completely address the steering rack location and bumpsteer.  Old setup was junk but was a learning experience.
Dodge Stealth LM7 Twin Turbo

Offline airwolf16

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #133 on: April 21, 2014, 01:18:06 AM »
saaaweeett...

your fride looks too empty! time for a B, double E, Double R, U, N!!!!

I have been looking for a twin setup for my 5.3 build and was wondering why you chose the T57? I have been looking at the s360 or s362's for mine and cursious as to your thoughts.

-Aaron
“The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it.” ― Neil deGrasse Tyson

Offline N2v8fcs

Re: 5.3 twin turbo 3000GT (sohc fwd base model)
« Reply #134 on: April 24, 2014, 09:55:04 AM »
Did you chose the T-56 for packaging reasons?
:drive:
new personal best 11.45 @ 120 mph N/A car...9.11 @152 mph for the turbo car.


1987 FC  355 SBC, T-5, T2 rear        retired 5-4-11
1991 FC  383 SBC, sold to Dad. Now 5.3 w 76mm turbo, G-force T-5, 8.8 Ronin rear 
1990 FC  370 CID 6.0 w 88mm turbo, Powerglide, Ronin 8.8 w 3.15 gears