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Coboyle04 02-26-2013 01:40 PM

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well the push rod for the brake has been adapted with an adjustable fitting to better reach the pedal. and finally mounted. we bench bled the master cylinder and then the brakes. only 2 leaks so far. i expect more leaks when the motor is running and the hydro boost pressure is applied to the brakes.
also mounts and brakets are in process for the radiator and intercooler. should be done this week, fingers crossed!
and finally here is a picture of the grid heater for extreme cold weather starts.

the last picture is an eyelet for hoisting the motor in the future as well as a solid anchor for aligning the accessory bracket and coolant intake port.

Coboyle04 03-07-2013 03:35 PM

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alternator if here...we will be adding an after market internal regulator to it.
had some trouble getting the right mounting pads for the radiator, now that we have them it is time to make the mounting brackets.

also have all the tubing bends and connectors for the intercooler, etc...

really beginning to come together.

scotts72heavyhalf 03-16-2013 12:28 PM

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looking good Chuck, that will be on the road soon.

Coboyle04 03-16-2013 04:06 PM

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hey did you enter your truck into the hot rod show this weekend?

scotts72heavyhalf 03-17-2013 02:19 AM

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No, still working on it a bit, final cut and buff and a few more billet pieces on order. Working on the shop too.

y5mgisi 03-17-2013 03:04 AM

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Nice work! Subscribed!

Coboyle04 03-19-2013 02:06 PM

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well subscribers...stay tuned we should have the intercooler/radiator installed this week, following that the install if the accesory bracket with alternator, ac compressor, ps pump, etc....

we did not expect to have as much room as we do between the motor and radiator and had planned to squeeze an electronic fan.....with the room we now have we will install a mechanical fan instead wich will run off the fan belt. never had much luck with the elctric ones anyways.

hope to have some more pictures for you soon.

Coboyle04 03-28-2013 10:45 AM

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power steering pump is installed and lines are nearly finished being routed....a couple of mods need to be made with the tube bends.

the coolant intake is installed and ready as well as the water pump.

the mout for the mechanical fan is here.

Coboyle04 03-28-2013 10:49 AM

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the lower mount for the intercooler/radiator is complete-minus the paint.

final mods to the intercooler are being made. the port wasnt in a great location.

The passenger side port on the radiator was a little too close to the inner fender so we had to notch it out.

blfuller123 03-29-2013 09:39 AM

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This is really an amazing build you have here!!!

Coboyle04 03-29-2013 12:14 PM

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forgot to post this one....more pics to come soon....we hope to fire it up for the first time by monday

logansdad 03-29-2013 07:09 PM

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Roll Coal

Coboyle04 03-29-2013 07:32 PM

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???

logansdad 03-29-2013 07:34 PM

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when you crank it up and press the pedal on the right you'll see what I meant.

Coboyle04 03-29-2013 07:36 PM

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gotcha...i cant wait

mosesburb 04-01-2013 11:43 PM

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Man, that water inlet is friggin' sick!! I was wondering where you were going when you posted pics of that lifting bracket. I sure didn't expect that!! Very nice!! This whole conversion is turning out very nice. More pics!!

Coboyle04 04-02-2013 01:35 PM

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thanks moseburb....maybe we will cross paths when i finally get this pig on the road.

Coboyle04 04-02-2013 01:37 PM

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here is the actual fan we will use and the top mounting plate for the intercooler/radiator is about finished....it looks white due to the protective film on it.

y5mgisi 04-02-2013 05:33 PM

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I cant wait to hear what you think of the 4bt as a burb power plant. I have heard, that in stock form for the most part they put out about 300lb.ft of torque which is the same as a TBI 350. Im just curious if the 100ish hp they have will have an effect on its hill pulling power. For example, a TBI 350 burb will pull itself and a trailer full of wood over mild grades while maintaining 55mph fairly easily. I wonder if the 4bt will do the same. Furthermore what i wonder is if a slightly modified 4bt will, if a stock 4bt wont. Either way, i think they are super cool motors and i want one!

1985-GMC 04-02-2013 06:17 PM

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How about 1000hp 4bt? http://www.zzcustomfabrication.com/4...ct_page08.html
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y5mgisi 04-02-2013 10:54 PM

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Sorry for the hijack Coboyle04.

1000hp is fine and dandy. Im more looking at a woods truck type situation. The fuel efficiency and "tractor" like qualities of the 4bt make it an appealing motor for a woods/hunting/expedition type truck (ie. my 78 GMC 3/4ton 4x4) but i cant help but worry myself with its potential lack of grunt as the truck gets loaded with fire wood and still needs to drive home and hopefully maintain 55mph the whole time. Basically, i look for the perspective of someone like the OP to hear their thoughts on the 4bt power. If it sounds like it may not cut the mustard without heavy modification, i would just go the way of the 6bt. Im not trying to pre judge the 4bt by any means! I know lots of folks use it and love it! I just wonder if its the right motor for ME, and i can help make that decision with feedback from folks like the OP, who are using it.

Coboyle04 04-03-2013 12:01 PM

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They guy who is installing it has one in his 2001 expedition and says he had close to 30mpg all the way from portland to san fran ...even through the passes at 65 mph

but the 4bts can be built for whatever you want....i wanted mine for mpg
you should look up the 4bt camaro video on youtube

Coboyle04 04-03-2013 12:03 PM

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i am nervous and excited to see how this holds up....what my mpg actually is, top speed, acceleration and towing.

Coboyle04 04-03-2013 01:38 PM

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update: pics will be comming soon, we are going to use a remote oil filter to make room for alt and ac compressor, air box and cooler tubing..anyone ever use one?

Coboyle04 04-12-2013 12:23 PM

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Installed my new e brake cable, new reverse light lenses, and here is apicture of the air box we will be using

Coboyle04 04-12-2013 01:40 PM

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ready for the belt, you may notice the fan blade is close to the frame..we will be notching this out to give it a little space.

Coboyle04 04-12-2013 01:43 PM

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we are going to have to shorten the tube comming off the intercooler but it will be a nice clean fit when its done.

Coboyle04 04-12-2013 01:48 PM

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mounting brackets are completed on the intercooler/radiator
turbo is in and the tubes are just about finished.

the AC lines are about done, just waiting to see where and how we mount the air box and run the lines. then we can make a down pipe and wire it all up. then start up the beast.

Coboyle04 05-09-2013 12:06 PM

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the air box installed with machined hinge bracket

Coboyle04 05-09-2013 12:09 PM

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transcooler and sway bar mounted. the cooler is actually angled more than it looks......if it doesnt cool enough we can easily adjust its angle or move to a better location
the front bumper back in place.

Southcity 05-09-2013 12:16 PM

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Been following this thread from day one, nice clean install on that airbox. Outstanding work all around, I bet you are beginning to see some light at the end of the tunnel.

OLDIRON69 05-09-2013 12:18 PM

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Great build, keep it up. Are you concerned with rocks or other road debris with the cooler mounted there?

Coboyle04 05-09-2013 05:22 PM

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the light is there bit still very dim, i am hoping itis done for my local car show first week of june but i am very doubtful

Coboyle04 05-09-2013 05:23 PM

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i am a little concerned with rocks and i am thinking of making a screen to protect it....any reccomendations?

Coboyle04 05-25-2013 12:10 AM

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Just picked up my battery went with the sears platinum group 65
930 CCA and weighs 60 lbs!

will have to adjust my battery tray and add .75 inches

mosesburb 05-25-2013 12:12 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Coboyle04 (Post 6089133)
Just picked up my battery went with the sears platinum group 65
930 CCA and weighs 60 lbs!

will have to adjust my battery tray and add .75 inches

Is this a sly way of saying you're getting close to initial startup??

Coboyle04 06-02-2013 10:40 PM

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suprisingly...YES!

Coboyle04 06-02-2013 10:45 PM

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great progress...stock drivers side battery tray has been modified to fit the new battery.
Trans cooler lines are finished.
new fan mount is installed bringing the fan closer to center
the belt is in
and the remote oil filster is now located behind and center of the passenger headlight

Coboyle04 06-02-2013 10:49 PM

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intercooler lines are welded and painted
transmission likage is almost complete
air box is hooked up
new heater and radiator lines are in
fuel has been primed

scotts72heavyhalf 06-02-2013 11:30 PM

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Looking awesome Chuck, can't wait to see it on the road, hopefully at the car show this weekend!
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