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This has been a while coming. The truck is a 64 i took on trade a couple years ago and didn't have a plan for but after driving a friends malibu with a turbo 5.3 it was just so versatile Ive decided on doing something similar.
Attachment 1841623 So far I have a 1999 5.3 with a elgin 1840p cam and pac springs, coming shortly is a 7875 and log manifold. Trans is a th400 with a summit nitrous 10" 3200 converter. The truck has a open 3.73 12 bolt from a 67 which I have a posi coming for. The suspension is drop spindles with 2" drop springs in front and 4" drop springs in the rear where I'll be adding a c notch and 2" blocks. Lots more to come... |
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I had time this morning to get some stuff done. Cam and valve springs installed, converter mocked up which was a win because i was figuring on having to elongate the flex plate holes but the summit converter came through and the inner bolts lined up!
Attachment 1841937 $20 spacer and the 5.3 bolts up Attachment 1841939 Waiting on some stuff to do the turbo feed and drain which i believe i'll put in the timing cover, i just don't wanna drill into my new f body pan. After that in it goes grease and all |
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I am KEENLY interested. I bought the VS Racing billet 7875 kit for the LQ4/4L80E I have for my '61.
I need to live vicariously through you until I can begin my truck. Please post LOTS of pictures. |
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Today i got in a test fit of the motor and checked to see how the drivers side truck manifold would fit, its close but with the flange chopped off and V band it i think it'll work out.Attachment 1842233
random truck pic Attachment 1842234 I was concerned as about these cpp frame mounts that were with the truck but the f body pan seemed to fit okay Attachment 1842235 |
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Heres a top view
Attachment 1842241 The new crossmember which came today and i'm quite pleased with Attachment 1842242 |
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My 2" blocks and c notch showed up today, so i figured i throw the blocks in to see how the truck will sit before i do the rear end up. I was shocked to find how much higher it is then my orange truck which has 5" drop springs and 1" blocks both trucks have a 6" rear drop total. Now the orange truck has been together for about 12 years so I know its sacked out some in the rear (which i like) just didn't realize it was that much. Now here's some pics
Attachment 1842976 Once i get the motor and trans in I think I'll be good with how it sits. 6" drop done with newer 4" springs 2" blocks Attachment 1842977 Attachment 1842978 Heres my orange truck for comparison of 6" drop with sacked out 5" springs 1" blocks Attachment 1842979 Attachment 1842980 Both trucks are sitting on 15" rims |
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I got the motor and trans in today and the timing cover drilled and tapped with 1/2" npt for the turbo oil drain along with drilling and tapping the oil cooler block off with 1/4" npt for the oil feed. Now if my log manifold would show up.... anyway here's a couple pics
Attachment 1843321 greasy mess looking for a home Attachment 1843323 I thought the truck pan would be a little low so I sprang for the f body pan but looking at it in the truck I think would have only hung a little bit below the crossmember though being a cast pan I'm glad its tucked up there Attachment 1843324 |
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Is the next pan hanging about an inch or so under the frame, the tranny pan?
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I got my log manifold today which is very exciting now I can see how things are going to fit and do the hot side.
Attachment 1843522 Attachment 1843523 Also chopped the flange off the drivers side truck manifold, fits nicely Attachment 1843524 |
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Well today started off with big plans to get my posi in but I didn't have enough carrier shims left from the last time i did a rearend to get it right. So one more thing added to the list of needs. I did get one C notch welded in though. In the mean time i gotta research what size inter cooler i can make fit with minimal butchering of the core support. It feels good to be working on this truck instead of it just taking up space.
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Where did you purchase that turbo log manifold?
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Got my carrier shims and was able to finish jamming the posi in. Also finished the c notches and got the truck back sitting on the ground.
Attachment 1845465 This rear end is kinda temporary I'd prefer a little higher ratio but I just can't justify spending big money on a truck 12 bolt with its small pinion and only 30 spline axles, if decide to put stickies on it i'll spring for a 35 spline S60 or 9" |
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Do you have a link to the ebay ad for that manifold?
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I could not find one on ebay, but I know this guy has done some cast ones in the past.
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Yes! I wanted one of the fahler ones his were the best deal for sure. When you look up racemmi do it without the space, my bad for not putting it as one word in the prior post. Its a hot parts kit, if you wait for one of those 15% off eBay deals its not too bad I thought. I'll be butchering the crossover some as it hangs too low for my taste but it did fit up there. I also don't want the wastegate down there, Ill probably be putting it on the turbine housing. Overall I'm pleased with the kit as far a deal I'd say its fair for what it is, with the 15% off of course.
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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Turbo-Hotpa...!-1:rk:10:pf:0
I got the link to show up finally I also been getting a bunch of small stuff done including decapping the stock truck injectors which wasn't too bad as long as you have a soft touch, now i need to get them flowed Attachment 1846851 |
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I finally got some more stuff. VS racing 7875 billet and a cx racing intercooler 25x12x3 which looks like it'll fit nicely with only cutting for the elbows. Now to get to work haha. |
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Got my M60 which consists of 3.54 clutch posi. I also got my 30" tall street tires
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What are you doing for a motor wiring harness?
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I gather that the new differential is a Moser Dana 60?
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This turd is getting a turbo in the next month or so if I can find the time. Neighbor down the street has a 66 c10, I never looked twice at them till I was around his, Now i might like them more than 67-72s. Looking good man, keep up the good work, let me know how that moser works out. |
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Good Job! But I wish you would clean up that nasty ass engine!
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This is my 31x12x3 intercooler - sliced the vertical parts of the rad supports to fit the ends, but it will fit behind an un-cut '61 grill.
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Looking good.
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Between moving and life this was put on hold but I've finally got to give it some attention mostly part gathering but I did cut some plates for the TRZ anti roll bar
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Attachment 2152370 I had a little time today to start mocking up the new FSP log manifold and 4" down pipe. Kinda glad things are going slow, this is a much nicer setup. |
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Looks like it's going to be a runner. Nice so far.
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I was able to get my Aldan coil overs mocked up today :metal:
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Nice progress!
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I do not have turbo on my LS but i do have the Holly Wire system. All in except for a few hard wires. From what i have heard it is a great system.
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What rear end cover is that?
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Dana 60
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Yeah that's the Moser version of a Dana 60
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