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Farm Shop · 04-02-2013, 09:29 AM

That ride height it spot on.

Wasted Income · 04-02-2013, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Splash4195

Nice seats where did you get them from?

The rears are from a 2009 Suburban, and the fronts are SECOND row seats from a 2012 Suburban.

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Originally Posted by Farm Shop

That ride height it spot on.

Thanks buddy. Sits quite a bit differently than last time you and I set the body on. No surprises this time either.

Wasted Income · 04-02-2013, 10:44 AM

Yeah, I briefly considered switching to manual brakes to suck the MC back to the firewall another 6" or so....but the truck manifold will work great once i cut the flange off and weld and elbow to it

Sounds like you have some thinking and planning to do on yours!

skorpioskorpio · 04-02-2013, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Yeah, I briefly considered switching to manual brakes to suck the MC back to the firewall another 6" or so....but the truck manifold will work great once i cut the flange off and weld and elbow to it

Sounds like you have some thinking and planning to do on yours!

Yep, because if I go under the floor, I want a trapdoor in the floor to get to it. I seem to remember No-Limit making something like that, need to talk to Rob I guess.

Wasted Income · 04-04-2013, 09:28 AM

Got the battery mounted last night. Should keep it tucked up out of the way in an area that would otherwise be wasted space.

Wasted Income · 04-04-2013, 09:42 AM

Also changed my turbo plans a bit...

skorpioskorpio · 04-05-2013, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Also changed my turbo plans a bit...

That's just wrong, big a$$ turbo and fat free milk.

Low Elco · 04-04-2013, 09:54 AM

Sorry, not big enough. Please try again.
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aggie91 · 04-04-2013, 12:22 PM

Wow

jbclassix · 04-04-2013, 07:47 PM

What grocery store do you shop at or do I keep missing that isle
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TonyJohnson · 04-05-2013, 08:46 AM

Better start drinking whole milk- your going to need the gas...

Wasted Income · 04-05-2013, 09:24 AM

Rolled it outside last night to snap a couple pics. I'm getting anxious to go for a hot lap...

jjzepplin · 04-05-2013, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Rolled it outside last night to snap a couple pics. I'm getting anxious to go for a hot lap...

Very nice sir! It appears we both need the same right rear section fixed (sexy dent). It gives real nice character but I think I should fix it. Hope mine turns out a fraction of how nice yours is.

gringoloco · 04-05-2013, 04:44 PM

Won't be long now
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C10_ustacould · 04-05-2013, 10:05 PM

Great build! subscribed

longbed67 · 04-06-2013, 01:23 PM

What are you running for turbo specs on that?

Wasted Income · 04-08-2013, 08:12 PM

Thanks guys.

The turbo is a Borg Warner S480SX4

http://www.turbodriven.com/files/pdf/S400SX4-1.pdf

longbed67 · 04-08-2013, 09:39 PM

With the 5.3 I would assume your running the 1.10 a/r turbine housing for a quick spool? Either way VERY nice!

Wasted Income · 04-08-2013, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by longbed67

With the 5.3 I would assume your running the 1.10 a/r turbine housing for a quick spool? Either way VERY nice!

Plans changed awhile back. Its not a 5.3 anymore, the engine in the truck is an LS3 headed 6.0 LQ4. It's the 1.32 exhaust side.

Been bouncing around to different tasks on the truck, to stay moving forward.

Hung the passenger side fender on, and put the inner fender in to determine turbo location.

Fabbed up a bracket to hang the turbo off the cylinder head and the PS exhaust manifold.

Started on some of the hotside plumbing. Didn't get too carried away, since I'm still waiting for some parts to show up in the mail.

Decided to call in the troops on Saturday. This thing has to make a 700 mile round trip on May 17. The clock is ticking.
My brother and father in law

My buddy Brent

My dad

My brother finished up the complete transmission and engine harness, as well as the fuse block. Talk about a clean setup...but it should be, since he designs wiring harnesses for a living.

Brent was a man on a mission building the turbo merge. Basically started from scratch and started hammering away to create a masterpiece.

Finished the brake connections

Also finished the steering

I'm kind of a fire extinguisher geek ever since my '69 almost burned to the ground in college. So, a HalGuard Halotron 1 fire extinguisher is mounted within easy reach

prostreet1967 · 08-14-2016, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Wasted Income

Plans changed awhile back. Its not a 5.3 anymore, the engine in the truck is an LS3 headed 6.0 LQ4. It's the 1.32 exhaust side.

Been bouncing around to different tasks on the truck, to stay moving forward.

Hung the passenger side fender on, and put the inner fender in to determine turbo location.

Fabbed up a bracket to hang the turbo off the cylinder head and the PS exhaust manifold.

Started on some of the hotside plumbing. Didn't get too carried away, since I'm still waiting for some parts to show up in the mail.

Decided to call in the troops on Saturday. This thing has to make a 700 mile round trip on May 17. The clock is ticking.
My brother and father in law

My buddy Brent

My dad

My brother finished up the complete transmission and engine harness, as well as the fuse block. Talk about a clean setup...but it should be, since he designs wiring harnesses for a living.

Brent was a man on a mission building the turbo merge. Basically started from scratch and started hammering away to create a masterpiece.

Finished the brake connections

Also finished the steering

I'm kind of a fire extinguisher geek ever since my '69 almost burned to the ground in college. So, a HalGuard Halotron 1 fire extinguisher is mounted within easy reach

How u mount the aluminim PanEl I don't see any bolts going thru firewall further in build

lopemaxx · 04-09-2013, 12:11 AM

Looking awesome Jeff. Wish I could have been there to help you guys.

Wasted Income · 04-10-2013, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by lopemaxx

Looking awesome Jeff. Wish I could have been there to help you guys.

Thanks Andy. Not a lot of guys I'd trust to work on it, but you're one of em

82ZZZR · 04-09-2013, 08:44 AM

Lookin good!

skorpioskorpio · 04-09-2013, 09:38 AM

Are you concerned at all about the lag? Seems like a huge turbo like that would take a lot to spin up.

Low Elco · 04-09-2013, 09:36 AM

Go go go! Nice work!
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04-02-2013, 09:29 AM	#1
Farm Shop Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Deer Creek, IL Posts: 145	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build That ride height it spot on. __________________ 1970 SWB 2wd C10, Vortec 454/80e, CPP 3/5, slotted mags, patina 1972 K20 Super Cheyenne, Short bed, EFI 396, NV4500, NP208 1970 GTO Judge, heads/cam LS1 & stalled 4L60e

04-02-2013, 10:44 AM	#3
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Yeah, I briefly considered switching to manual brakes to suck the MC back to the firewall another 6" or so....but the truck manifold will work great once i cut the flange off and weld and elbow to it Sounds like you have some thinking and planning to do on yours! __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

04-04-2013, 09:28 AM	#5
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Got the battery mounted last night. Should keep it tucked up out of the way in an area that would otherwise be wasted space. __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

04-04-2013, 09:42 AM	#6
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Also changed my turbo plans a bit... __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

04-04-2013, 09:54 AM	#8
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04-04-2013, 12:22 PM	#9
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04-04-2013, 07:47 PM	#10
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04-05-2013, 08:46 AM	#11
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04-05-2013, 09:24 AM	#12
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Rolled it outside last night to snap a couple pics. I'm getting anxious to go for a hot lap... __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

04-05-2013, 04:44 PM	#14
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04-05-2013, 10:05 PM	#15
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04-06-2013, 01:23 PM	#16
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build What are you running for turbo specs on that? __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

04-08-2013, 08:12 PM	#17
Wasted Income Boosted Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Mackinaw, IL Posts: 2,200	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Thanks guys. The turbo is a Borg Warner S480SX4 http://www.turbodriven.com/files/pdf/S400SX4-1.pdf __________________ 1972 2wd K/5 Blazer Turbocharged 370 LSx - 941 rwhp / 1093 rwtq 1969 Chevy K-10 L33 5.3 / 4L80E / NP241 / 4" lift 1964 Buick Skylark Twin TURBO 383 LS pro-touring project 2014 VW Passat TDI - Daily Driver Turbo diesel 2015 Sierra Denali HD Duramax Turbo diesel 2023 Ford Explorer ST - Twin Turbskis 2023 Ford F150 RCSB - Whipple Supercharged 2017 Polaris RZR Turbo 2014 Nor-Tech Center Console - Twin Supercharged Outboards *TURBO ALL THE THINGS!!*

04-08-2013, 09:39 PM	#18
longbed67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Monroe, WI Posts: 1,415	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build With the 5.3 I would assume your running the 1.10 a/r turbine housing for a quick spool? Either way VERY nice! __________________ *Adam* My 1967 C10 - Turbo 250 Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=485843 (608) 214-8706

04-09-2013, 12:11 AM	#21
lopemaxx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Billings, MT Posts: 78	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Looking awesome Jeff. Wish I could have been there to help you guys. __________________ 70 Chevelle SS (clone), 454, 350 auto 71 K5 350, 350 auto, 3" body lift, 35's -_--_--_- ______ _--_--_- /___\|__\____ -_--_-_ \|____\|__\|___] ......_@_ _ _ _ @



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04-09-2013, 08:44 AM	#23
82ZZZR Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: PEORIA,IL Posts: 73	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Lookin good!

04-09-2013, 09:38 AM	#24
skorpioskorpio Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 1,018	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Are you concerned at all about the lag? Seems like a huge turbo like that would take a lot to spin up.

04-09-2013, 09:36 AM	#25
Low Elco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indep, MO Posts: 5,893	Re: Project Family Truckster: 2wd Conversion Turbo LSx Blazer Build Go go go! Nice work! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Boppa's Old Yeller Truck Build, Old Yeller's New Heart! Project Buzz Bomb Flyin' Low!

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