3½" turbo inlet for stock turbo?

[tom h]

Is there such a thing as a 3½" turbo inlet for the stock turbo on '87 cars?

Haven't seen it in anyone's online catalogs. A 3.5 inlet would be a lot cleaner looking when used with a 3.5" MAF, as it avoids all the messy adapters and hose clamps.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Just go with one of my 3.5" MAF pipes. The 3.5" adapters I use squeeze down nicely to the 3" inlet without any problems and looks pretty clean to me. http://www.buickgn.com/mafpipes3.5INCH.htm
I originally had upgraded to a 3" LT-1 MAF sensor but when a customer asked for a 3.5" pipe, I upgraded to the LS1 sensor to make sure this would work and it fits nicely. I would recommend using an Angle Boss IAC relocator though.

 

[gato]

inlet

Red armstrong sells them. Has 3 1/2 and 4 in stock. for any turbo up to TA66

 

[tom h]

Mark,

hmm, so it does look like your 3.5" MAF pipe attaches OK to the stock 3" turbo inlet. Didn't realize it would transition that smoothly.

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Yeah, it worked out pretty slick, no need for a 3.5" to 3" adapter. Guess it would work out the opposite way for those running a 3"MAF pipe that wanted to go to the 3.5" MAF. I wouldn't run it on my GN if it didn't work.

 

[turbo6randy]

Mark
Will you be at the GS Nationals, or will there be any vendors selling the 3.5 inlet pipes? I would like to purchase a steel one and would prefer to pick it up at the Nats.
Randy

 

[TR Custom Parts]

Sorry, won't be at the NATS but my website is open 24 hours a day!