Project Land Whale (Silverado Turbo Build)
03-27-2014, 04:51 PM
#62
Alright, I have been terrible about updating this thread. I didn't do much this winter and I have a kid on the way so I have been kind of distracted. There has been some updates though and I will try to get some new pictures up.
I redid the intercooler piping on the passenger side as it was rubbing the radiator. I am cleaning and hopefully painting those tonight as a temporary fix until I can free up the time to powder coat them.
Tru-boost is mounted in a setup I made using the driver's vent that allows it to still be angled. Vac manifold is mounted and so is the catch can. I picke dup a C5 coolant tank and am working on getting them mounted and plumbed and will be eliminating the factory Y-hose. I also mounted the trans cooler in the front behind where the two bumper slots will be.
Once the cold pipes are painted and I have built the AN lines for the turbo I plan to put the turbo and cold side on for the final time and start to get the front end put back on.
I redid the intercooler piping on the passenger side as it was rubbing the radiator. I am cleaning and hopefully painting those tonight as a temporary fix until I can free up the time to powder coat them.
Tru-boost is mounted in a setup I made using the driver's vent that allows it to still be angled. Vac manifold is mounted and so is the catch can. I picke dup a C5 coolant tank and am working on getting them mounted and plumbed and will be eliminating the factory Y-hose. I also mounted the trans cooler in the front behind where the two bumper slots will be.
Once the cold pipes are painted and I have built the AN lines for the turbo I plan to put the turbo and cold side on for the final time and start to get the front end put back on.
03-28-2014, 08:39 AM
#68
Painted the cold side pipes last night. Had some left over VHT Header Paint so I used that after a scuff and prep solution wipe down. The color is flat black, but the lighting plays with the pictures. Doesn't help they are bad iPhone photos, so I apologize for that.
03-30-2014, 09:20 PM
#69
A little progress this weekend with the help of a few friends and I have tomorrow off so hope to accomplish a bit more. AN Drain made, C5 tank mounted and plumbed.
I found a picture of the gauge mount I made using the Driver's side vent. I made it so it can still be angled left and right.
I found a picture of the gauge mount I made using the Driver's side vent. I made it so it can still be angled left and right.
04-07-2014, 02:48 PM
#71
This weekend had its share of problems, but got some stuff done.
Friday night a buddy of mine came over and we got the transmission up on the truck. After pulling the valve body off to seat the selector pin on the manual shift valve (Missed this part the first time putting it back together) I discovered i couldn't find the shifter cable bracket so i had to order one today. Anyway, the transmission is in and bolted to the engine with its new turublar mount helping to support it.
Sunday night with the help of a couple friends we got the crossover pipe built and it looks pretty good. I hope to get it painted tonight and wrapped tomorrow night. I also plan to button up the wiring and get the cold side on for the last time.
I also have a friend presing the new U-Joints on as well so that should be good to go.
Friday night a buddy of mine came over and we got the transmission up on the truck. After pulling the valve body off to seat the selector pin on the manual shift valve (Missed this part the first time putting it back together) I discovered i couldn't find the shifter cable bracket so i had to order one today. Anyway, the transmission is in and bolted to the engine with its new turublar mount helping to support it.
Sunday night with the help of a couple friends we got the crossover pipe built and it looks pretty good. I hope to get it painted tonight and wrapped tomorrow night. I also plan to button up the wiring and get the cold side on for the last time.
I also have a friend presing the new U-Joints on as well so that should be good to go.
04-07-2014, 04:34 PM
#73
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I'm using the same manifold on my truck right now and am in the process of getting all my turbo stuff set up. Are you planning to use the front wastegate on that manifold? I haven't seen anybody else who has done it yet, I'm planning to. Not sure if I will need to add a second wastegate down on my crossover or not though. I also have a few more cubes than a 5.3...
04-07-2014, 04:38 PM
#74
I'm using the same manifold on my truck right now and am in the process of getting all my turbo stuff set up. Are you planning to use the front wastegate on that manifold? I haven't seen anybody else who has done it yet, I'm planning to. Not sure if I will need to add a second wastegate down on my crossover or not though. I also have a few more cubes than a 5.3...
That said, when I upgrade the turbo down the line I will likely be figuring something else out. In theory I don't see a huge reason why the hole couldn't be enlarged and then a V-Band welded on.
04-12-2014, 12:25 PM
#76
Over the last couple days some decent progress was made. I welded the dump tube last night and painted it and the crossover with high temp paint.
I also got the cold pipes mounted for what I hope is the last time and the blow off valve and IAT sensor installed. I still need to wire the IAT sensor though. I also finished wiring the fuel system.
Lastly, I put some of the front panels and the headlights put back on.
I also got the cold pipes mounted for what I hope is the last time and the blow off valve and IAT sensor installed. I still need to wire the IAT sensor though. I also finished wiring the fuel system.
Lastly, I put some of the front panels and the headlights put back on.
04-21-2014, 07:28 AM
#77
Almost entirely buttoned up at this point. I am working with a fuel issue and need to build the downpipe and set up a couple of gauges. Really hoping it is only a day or two before I am out driving. However, this weekend we got it all started up and checked for leaks, etc. Good news, is most things seem to be working. 
