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Red66C10 · 06-18-2018, 11:40 PM

Had the truck for a few years now and decided to turbo LS. Also do a short bed conversion. Just wanted to do a build thread to keep track of what I did and hopefully get motivated by positive responses when I'm lacking..lol

I know I will be learning new things and may teach a few things along the way. I have lots of experience with turbos and tuning, so this should go well. However, I have never built a 66 C10 before and will need some help.

The truck was a frame off in the late 80's early 90's and is very solid. The fenders and part of one rocker are starting to rust, so i will be addressing those issues. I put new interior in it and bagged it last year. Time for the next level with LQ9, Upgraded brakes, SWB, and Wheel tubs!

Here is my youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNg..._as=subscriber

I may update there, or even Vlog a little on this build. Haven't decided yet.

**Captainfab** · 06-19-2018, 12:28 AM

Welcome to the forum

Looks like a decent truck to work with. I'll be watching your progress.

aggie91 · 06-19-2018, 08:17 AM

Welcome to the forum from Texas!

Red66C10 · 06-19-2018, 06:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captainfab

Welcome to the forum

Looks like a decent truck to work with. I'll be watching your progress.

Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by aggie91

Welcome to the forum from Texas!

Thank you

Red66C10 · 06-21-2018, 09:10 PM

Couple things done:
Sloppy Stage 2 cam installed
Block cleaned and painted
Heads cleaned and VC painted
Assembly mock up for aesthetics...I went back and forth on the raw aluminum VC's vs painted and mounting of coils. Decided to paint both and seemed to turn out nice.

Should get more done this weekend on the motor and maybe start tearing into the front clip.

tinydb84 · 06-22-2018, 01:59 PM

Nice truck. Love turbo builds.

jimmythompson1964 · 06-23-2018, 10:38 PM

That should push your truck on down the road

Notch1988 · 06-25-2018, 07:39 PM

In for this one...

Red66C10 · 06-29-2018, 09:23 PM

Pulling motor now. Ordered new intake.
Looking for similar builds here on the forums....Anyone point me in the right direction?

Red66C10 · 07-01-2018, 10:31 PM

Here is a little update
https://youtu.be/Fugkx0CDukY

Red66C10 · 07-10-2018, 09:09 PM

Got the motor out and intake came in today.

Notch1988 · 07-12-2018, 12:06 PM

Keep the updates coming. I just ordered the Denmah 78/75 billet package from VS so I'll be referring to some of these build threads in a few months.

Red66C10 · 07-12-2018, 12:14 PM

Will do...I have the on3 78/75. I’m guessing same exact turbo with different name on housing...lol
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66C10LB · 07-12-2018, 01:40 PM

Thanks for showing how to take the front end sheet metal off in your video. Nice looking truck. Following.

66C10LB · 07-12-2018, 02:04 PM

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Red66C10 · 07-19-2018, 09:17 PM

Getting the tranny mated to the motor.

Red66C10 · 07-20-2018, 10:18 PM

Here is a vidoe on the adaptor plate
https://youtu.be/2ejrEBudGSY

LostMy65 · 07-22-2018, 02:13 PM

I'll watch

bocephus79 · 07-25-2018, 04:44 PM

Excited to see another Turbo truck! what intake is that?

Red66C10 · 07-25-2018, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by bocephus79

Excited to see another Turbo truck! what intake is that?

Ebay intake. I had an LS6 intake but it was nickle and diming me to do that conversion, so I just bought this one.

Red66C10 · 07-27-2018, 09:02 PM

Got the front end on to see what room I have.

Red66C10 · 07-30-2018, 09:53 PM

Little vid of airing out the bags
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwse...ature=youtu.be

Black66shortbed · 08-05-2018, 03:41 PM

What mounts did you end up going with ?
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Red66C10 · 09-06-2018, 09:44 PM

LSX innovations

Red66C10 · 12-31-2018, 03:40 PM

Here is a little update on the truck.

Everything is almost done as far as being N/A. I have had the truck running and sounds really good with this Sloppy stage 2 cam. Turbo piping is on order and I will fab all of the hot side first. I have a ford 9" and Wilwood brakes waiting, but i want to get this on the road first...Then get into phase 2 of this build...Stopping the beast!lol

06-18-2018, 11:40 PM	#1
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	66 C10 LS Turbo Build Had the truck for a few years now and decided to turbo LS. Also do a short bed conversion. Just wanted to do a build thread to keep track of what I did and hopefully get motivated by positive responses when I'm lacking..lol I know I will be learning new things and may teach a few things along the way. I have lots of experience with turbos and tuning, so this should go well. However, I have never built a 66 C10 before and will need some help. The truck was a frame off in the late 80's early 90's and is very solid. The fenders and part of one rocker are starting to rust, so i will be addressing those issues. I put new interior in it and bagged it last year. Time for the next level with LQ9, Upgraded brakes, SWB, and Wheel tubs! Here is my youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNg..._as=subscriber I may update there, or even Vlog a little on this build. Haven't decided yet. Attached Images Last edited by Red66C10; 06-19-2018 at 06:28 PM.

06-19-2018, 12:28 AM	#2
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06-19-2018, 08:17 AM	#3
aggie91 I'm just glad to be here! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Longview, TX Posts: 4,788	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Welcome to the forum from Texas! __________________ Karl 1965 Chevy Stepside(Grandpa's Old Blue) and (July 2015 Shop Build!)(2020, the Saga Continues) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=372424 The LST Challenge: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post7812257 Korbin's 1st Square: "Sunburn" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=418618 1985 GMC Sierra: "White Trash", Korbin's 2nd now... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=632305 Henry - 1984 Chevrolet, Owen's 1st Square

06-21-2018, 09:10 PM	#5
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Couple things done: Sloppy Stage 2 cam installed Block cleaned and painted Heads cleaned and VC painted Assembly mock up for aesthetics...I went back and forth on the raw aluminum VC's vs painted and mounting of coils. Decided to paint both and seemed to turn out nice. Should get more done this weekend on the motor and maybe start tearing into the front clip. Attached Images Last edited by Red66C10; 06-21-2018 at 09:49 PM.

06-22-2018, 01:59 PM	#6
tinydb84 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Jose Ca Posts: 2,871	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Nice truck. Love turbo builds. __________________ David Used parts build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=638991 My brother's Nova: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=727985 Rear suspension rework: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=750557 Instagram: myfabguy

06-23-2018, 10:38 PM	#7
jimmythompson1964 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Greeneville TN Posts: 251	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build That should push your truck on down the road __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=765151

06-25-2018, 07:39 PM	#8
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build In for this one... __________________ 66 GMC swb dropmember accuair Link to my build: My GMC Project

06-29-2018, 09:23 PM	#9
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Pulling motor now. Ordered new intake. Looking for similar builds here on the forums....Anyone point me in the right direction?

07-01-2018, 10:31 PM	#10
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Here is a little update https://youtu.be/Fugkx0CDukY

07-10-2018, 09:09 PM	#11
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Got the motor out and intake came in today. Attached Images

07-12-2018, 12:06 PM	#12
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Keep the updates coming. I just ordered the Denmah 78/75 billet package from VS so I'll be referring to some of these build threads in a few months. __________________ 66 GMC swb dropmember accuair Link to my build: My GMC Project

07-12-2018, 12:14 PM	#13
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Will do...I have the on3 78/75. I’m guessing same exact turbo with different name on housing...lol Posted via Mobile Device

07-12-2018, 01:40 PM	#14
66C10LB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 204	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Thanks for showing how to take the front end sheet metal off in your video. Nice looking truck. Following.

07-12-2018, 02:04 PM	#15
66C10LB Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: West Kelowna, BC, Canada Posts: 204	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build .. Last edited by 66C10LB; 07-12-2018 at 02:13 PM. Reason: Delete (double posted)

07-19-2018, 09:17 PM	#16
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Getting the tranny mated to the motor. Attached Images



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07-20-2018, 10:18 PM	#17
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Here is a vidoe on the adaptor plate https://youtu.be/2ejrEBudGSY

07-22-2018, 02:13 PM	#18
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build I'll watch __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

07-25-2018, 04:44 PM	#19
bocephus79 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 67	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Excited to see another Turbo truck! what intake is that?

07-27-2018, 09:02 PM	#21
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Got the front end on to see what room I have. Attached Images

07-30-2018, 09:53 PM	#22
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Little vid of airing out the bags https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwse...ature=youtu.be

08-05-2018, 03:41 PM	#23
Black66shortbed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Cutler Bay FL Posts: 8	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build What mounts did you end up going with ? Posted via Mobile Device

09-06-2018, 09:44 PM	#24
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build LSX innovations

12-31-2018, 03:40 PM	#25
Red66C10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Port Byron IL Posts: 47	Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build Here is a little update on the truck. Everything is almost done as far as being N/A. I have had the truck running and sounds really good with this Sloppy stage 2 cam. Turbo piping is on order and I will fab all of the hot side first. I have a ford 9" and Wilwood brakes waiting, but i want to get this on the road first...Then get into phase 2 of this build...Stopping the beast!lol Attached Images

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