Project turbo Slo-noma
10-17-2013, 08:11 PM
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Project turbo Slo-noma Hey Guys I just wanted to post up a project that I did and maybe give some inspiration to the masses. Not just to build S-trucks but to build any build.
1. I am not a professional builder, but i will try to answer some questions if you have any.
2. Dont ask how expensive this was, if you have to ask you probably cant afford it. This was not a cheap build.
About the Build
2000 5.3 w/ 243 heads with studs and MLS head gaskets sprayed with copper, and Z06 Cam shaft.
MasterPower T70 turbo, tial 38 mm wastegate, and a EMUSA 50mm BOV
4L60e transmission rebuild by myself with a kit from Dana at probuilt automatics.
The build took place in my Garage. Lets get started.
This is what I started with
Heres the engine out on the stand. I had the shop open up the top rings .010 to handle the boost, also installed ARP studs and we found a bent rod
.
Got the 243 D shaped heads
All buttoned up. You can also see the provision for the oil feed tapped into the passage above where the oil filter goes.
I also installed the heavy duty ls2 chain? While i was at it you can see the difference in the two here.
Getting it all tucked back in. For those who are wondering. This is the H3 alpha pan commonly refered to now as the Hotrod pan. I did notch the frame for relief for the oil pan and also the A/C compressor.
I figured since I was gonna be making more power I had better come up with a way to stop the bee-atch also so here it is. A wilwood caliper designed to work with a stock rotor so I didn't have to order special rotors every time I burned up a pair. Also retains ABS.
Now on to the Transmission. I suggest that if you want to learn how to do this find some good material and read read read read. I cant stress this enough. Building one of these critters is nerve racking and stressful because if you goof its a lot of work to get it out. again and go threw it. Fortunately I nailed it!!!!
Starting
Finished
Powder coated by Brandon at monzter motorsports and Torque converter from Greg at FTI. Both awesome to deal with!
1. I am not a professional builder, but i will try to answer some questions if you have any.
2. Dont ask how expensive this was, if you have to ask you probably cant afford it. This was not a cheap build.
About the Build
2000 5.3 w/ 243 heads with studs and MLS head gaskets sprayed with copper, and Z06 Cam shaft.
MasterPower T70 turbo, tial 38 mm wastegate, and a EMUSA 50mm BOV
4L60e transmission rebuild by myself with a kit from Dana at probuilt automatics.
The build took place in my Garage. Lets get started.
This is what I started with
Heres the engine out on the stand. I had the shop open up the top rings .010 to handle the boost, also installed ARP studs and we found a bent rod
.
Got the 243 D shaped heads
All buttoned up. You can also see the provision for the oil feed tapped into the passage above where the oil filter goes.
I also installed the heavy duty ls2 chain? While i was at it you can see the difference in the two here.
Getting it all tucked back in. For those who are wondering. This is the H3 alpha pan commonly refered to now as the Hotrod pan. I did notch the frame for relief for the oil pan and also the A/C compressor.
I figured since I was gonna be making more power I had better come up with a way to stop the bee-atch also so here it is. A wilwood caliper designed to work with a stock rotor so I didn't have to order special rotors every time I burned up a pair. Also retains ABS.
Now on to the Transmission. I suggest that if you want to learn how to do this find some good material and read read read read. I cant stress this enough. Building one of these critters is nerve racking and stressful because if you goof its a lot of work to get it out. again and go threw it. Fortunately I nailed it!!!!
Starting
Finished
Powder coated by Brandon at monzter motorsports and Torque converter from Greg at FTI. Both awesome to deal with!
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10-17-2013, 08:37 PM
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More build For the Down Pipes I uses the 1-5/8 Sanderson headers (the only headers available when I originally built the truck in 08 when it was N/A) and V-band clamps and 409 stainless tubing and got after it.
Heat wrapped to keep the heat in to spool that turbo easier
Heat wrapped to keep the heat in to spool that turbo easier
10-17-2013, 11:35 PM
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Next up was the upgraded fuel system. A walbro 255 and a stand alone Racetronix harness for this. BTW racetronix support behind there products =
. I cant believe what a steamy pile there customer support is.
Nice billet fuel rails, big injectors, and boost referenced FPR, like a Zit right in the middle of your for head.
Now time for some 3" tail pipes thanks again to 63continental for holding it for me
hahaha
returned wategate dump
slap the turbo here
Now lets run the intercooler piping.
You can see the oil return pump here. Beautiful unit.
Through the core support
Into the intercooler
out of the intercooler and through the passenger side core support under the battery.
and in to the throttle body.
Add a transmission cooler. I run mine from the radiator into the cooler and back to the transmission
put the front end back on.
lower it a bit.
And bang you got yourself a sleepy hotrod.
lets try it out.
. I cant believe what a steamy pile there customer support is.
Nice billet fuel rails, big injectors, and boost referenced FPR, like a Zit right in the middle of your for head.
Now time for some 3" tail pipes thanks again to 63continental for holding it for me
hahaha
returned wategate dump
slap the turbo here
Now lets run the intercooler piping.
You can see the oil return pump here. Beautiful unit.
Through the core support
Into the intercooler
out of the intercooler and through the passenger side core support under the battery.
and in to the throttle body.
Add a transmission cooler. I run mine from the radiator into the cooler and back to the transmission
put the front end back on.
lower it a bit.
And bang you got yourself a sleepy hotrod.
lets try it out.
10-19-2013, 07:00 PM
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ya know when i see all the pictures from start to stop looks like it only took u 3-5 minutes to do the complete turbo setup 
and you are also leaving out alot of f bombs and mother truckers lol. i remember a lot of those Mr.HazMatt
and you are also leaving out alot of f bombs and mother truckers lol. i remember a lot of those Mr.HazMatt
10-23-2013, 12:26 AM
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