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Old 01-21-2016, 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Forcefed86
Thanks for the pic's! Interesting I thought it would be a twin scroll. Can we get a weight on that 77/83 VS the Gt45 weight? Maybe pop off the compressor/exh housing and get a shot of the wheel designs? (gotta check it for damage anyway right?
Sure no problem. Just have to find a scale now lol..
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Turbo log from kb racing came in today. Very nice piece





Fits perfectly


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Lookin good.
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Originally Posted by Monte4ever
Lookin good.
Thanks!! It's getting there slowly
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Thanks for posting your G-body build. Two questions, can you post up or PM the KB Racing contact info and confirm the stock left side truck manifold fits? I just acquired a 1980 Malibu and going for the same kind of build.
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Originally Posted by 35spline
Thanks for posting your G-body build. Two questions, can you post up or PM the KB Racing contact info and confirm the stock left side truck manifold fits? I just acquired a 1980 Malibu and going for the same kind of build.
Just visit the site. Kb Racing.net and his email info will be there. Better to speak with the maker for any detailed questions, although im sure it will fit no problem
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Glad to see a web site for KB, there was nothing for a while. Just to confirm, you have enough clearance to run a stock truck exhaust manifold on the left (driver's) side?
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Nice progress...is the KB manifold the G Body specific or just the typical one they make..

Pics of the convert i see in some posts..
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Originally Posted by 35spline
Glad to see a web site for KB, there was nothing for a while. Just to confirm, you have enough clearance to run a stock truck exhaust manifold on the left (driver's) side?
Drivers side truck manifold on a g body needs to be tweeted a bit because a small section of the flange will be close to the frame. Nothing the exhaust shop can't handle. Or use a F body manifold which is supposed to clear with no issues ..I thought you were referring to the log manifold itself initially, which clears the passenger side awesome!!
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Originally Posted by tta656
Nice progress...is the KB manifold the G Body specific or just the typical one they make..

Pics of the convert i see in some posts..
From what I understand he mostly makes them for trucks but he also makes a "car" version upon request. I'm very happy with the quality. Nice piece!
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From what I understand he mostly makes them for trucks but he also makes a "car" version upon request.
I take it you opted for the car version? Is it mild steel or stainless and did it come coated from KB.
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Originally Posted by 35spline
I take it you opted for the car version? Is it mild steel or stainless and did it come coated from KB.
Yes I have the car version. It's mild steel I believe and it was coated when I received it.
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Doing big things bro.
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Yes I have the car version.
What is the diameter of the log, 2 1/2 or 3"? The reason I am asking is I am thinking about trying to fab one up myself.
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Originally Posted by kainedogg
Doing big things bro.
It's getting there slowly.
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Originally Posted by 35spline
what is the diameter of the log, 2 1/2 or 3"? The reason i am asking is i am thinking about trying to fab one up myself.
2 1/2
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Not too much to update. Been so busy at work that I'm burnt out when I get off. After wrenching all day for a living, it's hard to find time for your own projects lol..
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Originally Posted by drecpt83
Not too much to update. Been so busy at work that I'm burnt out when I get off. After wrenching all day for a living, it's hard to find time for your own projects lol..

Man I feel ya there. I own a service center, wrench all day there, have a 2 and a 4 year old, wife, house and too many cars. It's all you can do to bring yourself to work on your own stuff. I shoot for 1-2 hours after the boys hit the sack for the day. Long days, but you feel like you're getting something done.

Keep up the good work!


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