# My custom twin turbo G8 GT build

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616>\
**Category:** Builds\
**Created:** [March 16, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616 "2014-03-16T18:53:38Z")\
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**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/1 "2014-03-16T18:53:38Z")

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well, I generally don’t like posting threads or pics until things are well on there way incase there are any kickups. but basically like this, my G8 gt was nice, but slow and boring so I figured id give it a lil kick in the ass.

twin 60’s comp oiless vband turbos supplied to my by dan lesser of viper specialties. Cant say enough about dan, guy really knows his shit and puts together some amazing vipers ive been able to witness and have in my dyno.

And on to the pics, because we all know everyone likes pics. lol

modified stock manifolds like such  
[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps617b4543.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps617b4543.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps617b4543.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps8f5b9811.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps8f5b9811.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps8f5b9811.jpg.html)

fit up my intercooler  
[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsdda32567.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsdda32567.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zpsdda32567.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps73f2e91c.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps73f2e91c.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps73f2e91c.jpg.html)

hang em up  
[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsa2917d55.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsa2917d55.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zpsa2917d55.jpg.html)

make some charge pipes  
[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps9aa79350.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps9aa79350.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps9aa79350.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps2a2ceecc.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps2a2ceecc.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps2a2ceecc.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsbac556ff.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsbac556ff.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zpsbac556ff.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps87140961.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps87140961.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps87140961.jpg.html)

make some 3in downipes  
[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps9aa65de6.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps9aa65de6.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps9aa65de6.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpscb2a1dbd.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpscb2a1dbd.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zpscb2a1dbd.jpg.html)

make some 3in 6061 aluminum exhaust  
[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps824d47be.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps824d47be.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps824d47be.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps07805a4d.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps07805a4d.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps07805a4d.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsa25ed880.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zpsa25ed880.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zpsa25ed880.jpg.html)

[![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps2c244c8b.jpg](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v371/turbociv/temporary_zps2c244c8b.jpg)](http://smg.photobucket.com/user/turbociv/media/temporary_zps2c244c8b.jpg.html)

and that’s kinda where im at right now. fired it up and decided mufflers are a must. ordered em up and should hopefully have them installed later this week.

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**Author:** ![Wahoo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wahoo/32/8265_2.png) [@Wahoo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Wahoo)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 7:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/2 "2014-03-16T19:00:12Z")

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Looks great! Where’s some vids!!!

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**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 7:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/3 "2014-03-16T19:03:16Z")

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More turbo v8s! Nice

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**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 7:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/4 "2014-03-16T19:41:33Z")

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In for heater vids :tup:

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**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 8:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/5 "2014-03-16T20:02:01Z")

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Packaging looks great! :tup:

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**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\
**Post date:** [March 16, 2014, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/6 "2014-03-16T20:04:19Z")

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so nice…yes, in for vids of rubber smoking

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**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 5:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/7 "2014-03-17T05:10:33Z")

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Nice!!! I’m guessing you will have quite the “sleeper” on your hands.

X …

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**Author:** ![GV1390](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gv1390/32/5432_2.png) [@GV1390](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/GV1390)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/8 "2014-03-17T05:15:08Z")

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:tup:

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**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 5:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/9 "2014-03-17T05:35:39Z")

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Great looking work as always John :tup: Any predictions for power output?

Another question regarding the oiless turbos, how often do you have to service them or re-grease the bearings?

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**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/10 "2014-03-17T05:40:42Z")

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> [@Jeller](#):
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> Great looking work as always John :tup: Any predictions for power output?
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> Another question regarding the oiless turbos, how often do you have to service them or re-grease the bearings?

Yes, RWHP predictions? Are you planning on some meatier sneakers or just roasting the stock rubbers?

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**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/11 "2014-03-17T05:59:44Z")

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looks great! that should do some quality heaters.

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**Author:** ![choko](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/choko/32/7240_2.png) [@choko](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/choko)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/12 "2014-03-17T06:05:15Z")

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now you can at least keep up with the tundra 😃

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**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 6:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/13 "2014-03-17T06:38:38Z")

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Very nicely packaged.

Are the turbos supported by anything other than the manifold?

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**Author:** ![slobaltss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slobaltss/32/6137_2.png) [@slobaltss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slobaltss)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 8:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/14 "2014-03-17T08:41:37Z")

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can’t wait to see this thing on the dyno

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**Author:** ![ramairetransam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/58956e/32.png) [@ramairetransam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ramairetransam)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 8:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/15 "2014-03-17T08:59:19Z")

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sweet , are you local ? whos tuning it.

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**Author:** ![Harvey](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/harvey/32/5069_2.png) [@Harvey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Harvey)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/16 "2014-03-17T09:00:07Z")

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Nice! On a setup like this, how does oil return from the turbos?

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/17 "2014-03-17T09:01:13Z")

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> [@Harvey](#):
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> Nice! On a setup like this, how does oil return from the turbos?

Read the first post 🙂

“oiless vband turbos”

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**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 9:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/18 "2014-03-17T09:37:49Z")

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Oiless turbos bud!

Im guessing you should be able to do a solid 600whp on 93 or 680ish on e85.

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**Author:** ![Mafdark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mafdark/32/6322_2.png) [@Mafdark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mafdark)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/19 "2014-03-17T09:40:47Z")

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> [@ultradriver10000](#):
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> Oiless turbos bud!

Thats a thing? I’ll be damned

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**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Post date:** [March 17, 2014, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-custom-twin-turbo-g8-gt-build/268616/20 "2014-03-17T10:07:54Z")

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Yeah they are sweeeeet $$$$

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