_916ls1z28_

what makes it dope is that u did it yourself

Fb0dy0nly

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Yeah where you at on that one? I think if you're givin props on him doin it himself then you should be to instead of having yours done in a shop...
Either way Im jealous because my engine doesnt have a shiny turbo next to it but still, why dont you do yours, yourself too?
On the right side of things, always love a good DIY build, keep the pics and info comin.

Vcious04

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Thanks everyone, it has been pretty fun and challenging at the same time so far.

Been welding for a few years, but just for fun. Using the same old 110v lincoln welder (mig) but just recently started playing with argon. BIG difference in weld quality between using shielded wire and solid wire w/argon.

Give you a few tips, when welding anything 1/4" or over, shielded wire (no gas) makes a much easier and better bond, but kinda messy. ANYTHING under 1/4", use argon with solid wire, nice smooth welds, no splatter.

You can learn to weld VERY easy with about $500 +150 if you use argon (bottle fee and fillup) and to get a decent 110v lincoln welder. I started out just using some scrap metal and welding them together, playing around with wire speed and heat range. Welding is pretty fun man and once you start building crap with scrap metal, sticks, angle or flat and it turns out decent, makes it all worth it.

Vcious04

iTrader: (16)

Thanks man, especially if it all works when it's done!

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

so, whats so great about the cobalt maf? pardon my ignorance plz.













Oh, AND LOOKS GREAT MAN!!!! im not to far behind ya!! i hope

darooke

iTrader: (13)

Very nice. good luck with it. I will be watching this.

Vcious04

iTrader: (16)

Thanks, the cobalt map sensor is a 2.5 bar, suppostly easy for tuners to use when going from a maf to speed density. I will find out soon!

JAX04

iTrader: (17)

excellent, keep us updated, im very jealous.lol

NemeSS

iTrader: (127)

dam, your really moving on it, its coming togther quick.
looking good. im very interested in what u will put down with that turbo full trim and times.
9's?

Vcious04

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Yeah, I get my mind set to something I can sometimes make it happen a little quicker. I would love to see a 9 second pass, but I think with the 6speed and all I will be limited to mid 10's @ 13x making 650rwhp. SS weighs in at about 3400lbs with the wheels/tires and all extra crap taken out.

I will keep ya'll posted!

_916ls1z28_

yeah i jus wanted my **** done asap bro , i have no room for tools where im stayin, nor can i weld for **** .i wish i chould do the same. wtf i cant give the guy props.

importkiller_SS

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do you possibly have the part # on those u-bends, reason y i ask is because they have many types of radius and i would like to try that

thanks

frcefed98

iTrader: (16)

Lookin great, stock 6.0 flanges huh....pm going your way

Vcious04

iTrader: (16)

Part # 520-12270

or if you want a little thicker part #289-42322

DCsLS1

badass man your doing a great job. Just curious why are you using the stock headers?

Reject

iTrader: (24)

stock manifolds have been proven well past 1000 hp....
that and it's a cheap alternative to custom headers.

Vcious04

iTrader: (16)

Thanks! Working a little bit everyday on it. Fixing to start taking it all back apart to wrap the pipes, powder coat the intake tubes, paint the core back to white and try to clean up the engine bay a little.

I was a little skeptical when I 1st started reading about 6.0 truck manifold turbo setups but they have been proven to make extremely good power, even as much as 1000+rwhp.

NemeSS

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for my build im also using stock manifolds, but im have to mix and match to get correct configuration, since my car is a 3rd gen. ive alredy got figured out, just waiting on some flanges and stuff

1BAD_LS1

iTrader: (36)

so you just used 2 of the U bends...... part #289-42322 the flanges and brackets shouldn't be hard to make I have ALOT of metal and scrap at work.


I am trying to buy all the parts for my manifold setup befor i start so im not sitting and waiting for parts! Im doing everything in my driveway and the snow will be here soon! lol

Vcious04

iTrader: (16)

Yep! Just the 2 u-bends is all it takes. I am in the same boat saving alot of scrap metal throughout the years and now I am finally putting to use. I had alot of exhaust pipe left over from projects vary from 2" - 4". Takes alot of patience and grinding (which sucks).