89Notch 5.3/T76 turbo/th400 etc Build Thread.
05-19-2009, 10:35 PM
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Well here is some more slow,ugly progress but at least it should work decent when its done.... I hope!
Cold side mocked up out of intercooler, with Blow off mounted and meth nozzle installed
Hotsides done, Pressure tested, wrapped etc.
Cold side out of turbo into Y pipe 2 x 2.5" into a 3" into the cooler
Gotta finish the cold side/downpipes then figure out how I can box the engine bay back in.
Cold side mocked up out of intercooler, with Blow off mounted and meth nozzle installed
Hotsides done, Pressure tested, wrapped etc.
Cold side out of turbo into Y pipe 2 x 2.5" into a 3" into the cooler
Gotta finish the cold side/downpipes then figure out how I can box the engine bay back in.
05-20-2009, 09:01 AM
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ahh, looks like your running the pass side compressor outlet over to the driver side and "T" ing them together before the intercooler.... i racked my brain looking for a better way but decided on the very same routing (only reversed). except insted of "T"ing the pipes together we're going to hole saw the intercooler tank just above the inlet and weld in a piece of tubing.
looking good!!
looking good!!
05-20-2009, 11:45 AM
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Ideally I would feed in the intercooler from the bottom on each side and have a single 4" out the top into the TB but that requires a bunch of work/cost so this will have to do for now.
05-21-2009, 10:05 PM
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Getting ready to start my 5.3 swap in my '86 Fox Coupe and have come up empty handed searching for details on how to fab motor mounts using the stock K-member. Thought maybe you could share some info on had you did yours.Thx in advance
06-04-2009, 11:36 PM
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Here is some more pics of my progress, Not the prettiest but it will do.... Dual meth nozzle bungs welded in, passenger downpipe all done and sectioned for tire clearance as well as wastegate dump plumbed back in.
06-28-2009, 09:38 PM
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Well I got some more work done on the pile today
Diff assembled ( 3.31 gear, Moser 33 spline axles, Moser C-clip elims,Moser 33 spline lightweight spool, 5/8 studs,TA Girdle cover, Disk brakes)
Dust makes the stuff look rusty but its not, I might have to raise the ride height just a bit although I like it slammed! Also the brakes were just on for test fit hence the rotor oreintation.
New wheels drilled and Mounted (Big thanks to Gord max for the wheels)
New (ISH) motor half assembled.... Gonna try to set some records on stock JUNK again LOL
Motor will consist of the following:
6.0 Block honed
Stock crank pollished
2006 LQ9 Rods with ARP Hardware (Big thanks to 2000Z Jordan)
2004 Lq4 pistons/rings with 400 kms(Big thanks to BlackX James)
Comp Custom grind turbo cam
Comp 850 Hyd roller lifters
Arp Head bolts
L92 MLS Head gaskets(2000Z Again)
Comp Hardened pushrods
317 heads with TEA Springs and Titanium retainers( Big thanks to Tim@ Head dynamics)
Hopefully this little girl holds on for a little while
Also got my cold side out of the intercooler back from powder coating
Diff assembled ( 3.31 gear, Moser 33 spline axles, Moser C-clip elims,Moser 33 spline lightweight spool, 5/8 studs,TA Girdle cover, Disk brakes)
Dust makes the stuff look rusty but its not, I might have to raise the ride height just a bit although I like it slammed! Also the brakes were just on for test fit hence the rotor oreintation.
New wheels drilled and Mounted (Big thanks to Gord max for the wheels)
New (ISH) motor half assembled.... Gonna try to set some records on stock JUNK again LOL
Motor will consist of the following:
6.0 Block honed
Stock crank pollished
2006 LQ9 Rods with ARP Hardware (Big thanks to 2000Z Jordan)
2004 Lq4 pistons/rings with 400 kms(Big thanks to BlackX James)
Comp Custom grind turbo cam
Comp 850 Hyd roller lifters
Arp Head bolts
L92 MLS Head gaskets(2000Z Again)
Comp Hardened pushrods
317 heads with TEA Springs and Titanium retainers( Big thanks to Tim@ Head dynamics)
Hopefully this little girl holds on for a little while
Also got my cold side out of the intercooler back from powder coating
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07-02-2009, 10:59 PM
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HOUSTON we have an engine!.... Hoping to put it in this weekend, Making a big push to be done for Street machine weekend July 10-12... None of this could be possible without help from some VERY awesome friends!!!!
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07-05-2009, 02:06 AM
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What happend to the built motor! lol
How restrictive do you think those little filters are? I run one and friends always tell me its too small.. I never really worried to much because she makes enough power with it on.
How restrictive do you think those little filters are? I run one and friends always tell me its too small.. I never really worried to much because she makes enough power with it on.
07-05-2009, 11:20 AM
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I will test it on the dyno and see how it works with it both on and off.
07-05-2009, 10:35 PM
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Now on to the good stuff!!!!! Mind the uglyness 
(wheel wells,wiring etc will all be cleaned up when I have more time)
Car sitting on the ground with the new shoes,rear springs/suspension etc.
Oh ya I almost forgot IT RUNS! Still needs a lot of work but I plan to be DRIVING it to a big meet/street race/car show weekend that is 5 hours away on friday morning!
(wheel wells,wiring etc will all be cleaned up when I have more time)Car sitting on the ground with the new shoes,rear springs/suspension etc.
Oh ya I almost forgot IT RUNS! Still needs a lot of work but I plan to be DRIVING it to a big meet/street race/car show weekend that is 5 hours away on friday morning!
07-06-2009, 03:32 AM
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need to get some more pics of that thing all finished up! the black wheels with the gold screws look AWESOME! love it. looks like she's gonna be a hard runner. 