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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 07:09 PM
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Default 61 chev 383 LS1 S475 build
Thought i would start a build thread on here for my new family car. Building a street type car for drivability and hopefully long high speed powerskids. I have done 95 percent of the work myself with a helping hand here and there from Bloodbath and sourcing out tuning and gearbox build. Imported the car to Australia from the states in very original condition.
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Old Nov 25, 2011 | 07:23 PM
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champ. host the images on www.photobucket.com.. way better. get some more up
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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 10:51 PM
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quick vids of my old twin turbo 5L Benz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHsPA..._order&list=UL
Here is my first run, 13psi boost and shifting at 5500rpm. Was kicked off no cage etc, wanted to try run a 9 sec pass with the 70 shot of gas and shifting at 6500
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDjbB...eature=related
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Here is a few pics of the interior before trimming and after. The thing is tidy and has no rust! I wanted the interior to still look stock as possible.





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Dismantled the front end.

Painted the front end and replaced all bushes and ball joints



LS1 engine purchased

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Old Jan 27, 2012 | 11:59 PM
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Cleaned up and painted the motor


made up engine mount adapters

trial fitting engine

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Prepping the firewall for paint

welded up old ac holes

Firewall in primer
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nice sway bar! haha, dude those brake lines....might work..? put them on, looks ok, just need tie rod ends on the car to see lock to lock distance to see if they will hit anything.
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Modified the stock fuel tank, to mount to bosch 044 fuel pumps

all painted

New converter

New fuel rails

New springs, shocks and converted to disc brakes
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Some autometer gauges in original position

60mm wastegate

3 core alloy rad and thermo fans with shroud

Fully built powerglide

New headlights

Magna fuel pressure reg and gauge

Turbo beanie
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AIS meth kit

Hotchkis adj panhard rod and top trailing arm

Lokar accel pedal

ECU and meth controller under the dash

engine in again


trial fitting panels


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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 02:34 AM
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******* hell champ. alot of work in a day! hahahaha
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Sweet looking project! Can't wait to see some more progress. That things going to be a cruiser when it's done.
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Old Jan 28, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Bloodbath
******* hell champ. alot of work in a day! hahahaha
Yeah dude, i am stuffed haha
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Originally Posted by NightmareTA
Sweet looking project! Can't wait to see some more progress. That things going to be a cruiser when it's done.
Cheers mate, i am plenty more progress pics on the way.
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Fuel press reg mounted

oil press sensor tapped and fitted

coolant temp sensor tapped and fitted

Lokar shifter mounted
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Turbo has arrived


Lowered the battery tray for turbo fitment

engine bay painted


With a lack of fab tools, this is how i had to make the log manifolds
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get a roll of this champ.

http://www.racepartsolutions.com/pro...rod=HSP-37wrap
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trans cooler, haven't used one of these before. Hope it is ok

Trans cooler mounted on chassis rail, don't want anything in front of the radiator

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making simple log style manifolds




mounted coils down low



HPC coated


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