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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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UPDATE VIDEO PAGE 3, update 3/20 now going th400 swap


Yes Another Turbo Build I figured id share with you guys some pics and what not. Please feel free to chime in with comments or questions. Id like to thank Trev ss for helping with the build as well as all my friends that helped out, Trm8tr for the turbo kit, mity mouse for the fuel, Ray @ fortress performance for custom cross over pipe and fab work, Jason @ TDP for the built trans and clutch. Havent decided who is tuning the car yet. Will be running 16-17psi for now but i have boost controller that is setup to run around 22psi for future.

I went from:
Built LS6
Stock 241 heads
Trex Cam
N20
4.10s
Built t56

Car has been down for almost 2 months while I did this

Iron 346 Fully forged, JE pistons, Callie Rods
Stock 317 heads
Pat G custom Cam
PT88 .75 AR Front Mount Turbo. .96 exhaust. Keeps Stock Kmember, A/c, and power steering, and doesnt require you move the alternator. ( TRMN8R's Old kit)
Dual Walbro 255s
-8 feed, Stock feed for return
Speed Inc High Flow Rails
80# injectors
31x12x4 Intercooler
3.42s
Built t56


old setup

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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 07:48 PM
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i like that you didnt move the alt. or lose ac and kept the radiator in the stock location.are you running pump gas?
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 07:49 PM
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itll be tuned for 93 but i plan on running c16 for special ocassions
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:07 PM
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what part of texas are you in?
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 08:56 PM
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Nice and simple. I love it
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 10:09 PM
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Looks sick man........I wonder who got your return line for you in Waco tho?
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Gonna be a mean SOB on the street...
I wanna see some mexico runs.
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Old Oct 1, 2010 | 11:26 PM
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Where did you find that Y-block at? I need one of those!
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home chepo air fitting section its a 3 port i believe
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Very nice what #'s you planning on putting down?
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 04:44 AM
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Nice build. Couple questions for ya:

1. Why did you decide to do an iron block?
2. What CR is the motor?
3. What are your goals?
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 06:05 AM
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Very nice build man congrats!
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 06:21 AM
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who made the passenger side header? that looks really nice, compact too.
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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what size is the inlet and outlet on the manifold if you dont mind me asking?
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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4'' intake 5'' exhaust.

plan on making at least 720rwhp on 16-17psi
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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solid technology in Alberque NM built the Hot side
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:16 AM
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What is the big buldge under the heat wrap on the exhaust pipe? Built in muffler?
Also what made you go with a 88 if you dotn have 1k in your sights?
Looks awesome. Get it goin!!
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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i do have 1k in my sights lol but i knw it wont happen once i got th400. it has a race muffler in the down pipe
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Old Oct 2, 2010 | 11:29 AM
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once i get a th400* which will be in about 6 months or so. I wanna try and max this thing out on a t56 first.
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Old Oct 4, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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update on tune
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