89Notch 5.3/T76 turbo/th400 etc Build Thread.
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89Notch 5.3/T76 turbo/th400 etc Build Thread. ** Now with twins** Well i started a thread when i thought this powertrain would be going into my rx7 well plans changed so a new thread is needed.
Here is a basic rundown:
89 notch some weight removal
8 point cage
weld in sub frame connectors
Tubular control arms ,poly bushings
4 cyl front springs with 90/10 drag struts
v8 rear springs with 50/50 drag shocks
built 8.8
moser 31 spline axles w/ c-clip elims
strange 31 spline spool
girdle cover
15x3.5 draglites with 165r front tires
15x10 drag lites with 275/60/15 M/t drag radials
BIG fmic
custom built turbo kit with ceramic ball bearing T76
04 5.3
ls1 car intake
ported tb
arp rod bolts
comp 212/218 and .522/.529 lift on 114 LSA
comp 918 valve springs
comp 7.4 hardened pushrods
Built th400 reverse pattern full manual valve body
tci 3800 converter
16 gallon aluminum cell
aeromotive a1000 fuel pump/ boost ref reg
60 lb injectors
tuned with hp tuners
And now for the pics!!!
A1000
Boost referenced fuel pressure reg
Some T76 action
Looks BIG on the bench
Most recent shots of the motor all buttoned up
single layer pin on 4" fiberglass hood
15x10 with 6.5 BS need a cleaning bad
More pics coming soon as the car is coming back from getting its cage etc
Here is a basic rundown:
89 notch some weight removal
8 point cage
weld in sub frame connectors
Tubular control arms ,poly bushings
4 cyl front springs with 90/10 drag struts
v8 rear springs with 50/50 drag shocks
built 8.8
moser 31 spline axles w/ c-clip elims
strange 31 spline spool
girdle cover
15x3.5 draglites with 165r front tires
15x10 drag lites with 275/60/15 M/t drag radials
BIG fmic
custom built turbo kit with ceramic ball bearing T76
04 5.3
ls1 car intake
ported tb
arp rod bolts
comp 212/218 and .522/.529 lift on 114 LSA
comp 918 valve springs
comp 7.4 hardened pushrods
Built th400 reverse pattern full manual valve body
tci 3800 converter
16 gallon aluminum cell
aeromotive a1000 fuel pump/ boost ref reg
60 lb injectors
tuned with hp tuners
And now for the pics!!!
A1000
Boost referenced fuel pressure reg
Some T76 action
Looks BIG on the bench
Most recent shots of the motor all buttoned up
single layer pin on 4" fiberglass hood
15x10 with 6.5 BS need a cleaning bad
More pics coming soon as the car is coming back from getting its cage etc
Last edited by tirefryin_s10; Apr 8, 2009 at 10:27 PM.
if all you guys keep making these notch's with auto's and going fast, you're gonna make me take the next step sooner than i want to! lol. i'm really up for just turning mine into more of a drag car with an auto w/t-brake and big stall and taking more weight out of it, but i also want to enjoy the car on the street & highway and really need the 6 spd to do that. i frequently drive 200+ miles on the weekends and couldn't do that with an auto and big gears. 
Last edited by PRAY HRD; May 3, 2007 at 09:21 PM.
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well the motor is an 04 with 28000kms so its damn near brand new but after some paint and cleaning i think it looks quite nice ... i have vette covers for it not sure if im gonna run them yet or not
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well the motor is an 04 with 28000kms so its damn near brand new but after some paint and cleaning i think it looks quite nice ... i have vette covers for it not sure if im gonna run them yet or not 
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i would have ran a motor plate if i was not going turbo but because i am going turbo it will need regular mounts as for k member that will depend if i win the k member i am bidding on right now if not stocker for now
well, let me give you some advice, either make your own mounts or go with a motor plate, cause mine didnt really fit as good as i wanted it too. i wish i would have just went with a motor plate now. but too late, its already in there. i used a pa sbc k-member.
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Well heres a few update pics they are nothing special but at least show some progress.... got the car back from the cage ,The cage builder did a great job so heres the pics the front end is pretty well all done for now until i get a k member and coil overs for now its 4cyl springs new lakewood 90/10s and some 15x3.5 drag lites
Next is the 16gallon aluminum fuel cell with foam and sender in the spare tire well,Also you can see how the spare tire well is off center in the fox bodies (stupid ford) also the relocated battery with master disconnect and LS1 Plate LOL
Here is my gauge cluster its not 100% done but almost still needs the turn signal indicators as well as the high beam indicator ,the gauges are Auto meter Ultralites all of them are electric except the speedo:
This picture shows the fitment of the roll bar past the stock door panel.....
Here is a picture of the half finished interior ,In this picture you can see the shifter mounted in the stock ash tray hole as well as the tach mounted on the cover for the stock 5 speed opening,and the passenger seat in,you can also get a better view of the roll bar and how it fits in this picture:
Next is the 16gallon aluminum fuel cell with foam and sender in the spare tire well,Also you can see how the spare tire well is off center in the fox bodies (stupid ford) also the relocated battery with master disconnect and LS1 Plate LOL
Here is my gauge cluster its not 100% done but almost still needs the turn signal indicators as well as the high beam indicator ,the gauges are Auto meter Ultralites all of them are electric except the speedo:
This picture shows the fitment of the roll bar past the stock door panel.....
Here is a picture of the half finished interior ,In this picture you can see the shifter mounted in the stock ash tray hole as well as the tach mounted on the cover for the stock 5 speed opening,and the passenger seat in,you can also get a better view of the roll bar and how it fits in this picture: