kainedogg

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Truck manifolds with V bands welded on. Just waiting for the T70's I ordered to show up so I can figure out where I want them exactly.

5.3swap

very cool build i'll be following.

brian

kainedogg

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Thanks brother. I will do better with laying out the parts as they come in. Got a pretty good deal on 60lb Motrons for $200 shipped.

kainedogg

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Turbos finally came in. 2x T70's Ebay specials. We shall see how they pan out.



Car will not be getting any bodywork, but I figured a quick coat of Rustoleum could not hurt. All that matters will be under the hood.

RacerXLs1

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Looks good would love to have a Lemans

98Camarod

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good luck on the build! Subscribing to see the progress.

kainedogg

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Thanks guys, I will do better and keeping it updated. Every now and then I lose motivation.

5.3swap

its always fun when turbos come in

kainedogg

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It is B, but damn it, I can't the Z06 cam I need to button the motor up. Mocking the turbo hot side is all good and dandy on a stand if you are an expert. I need mine in the car so I can see how badly I screwed up the pieces...lol.

5.3swap

ya i plan on waiting till i get the motor in on mine before i start the mock up.

kainedogg

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Bought a 45/64" 1/2 shank drill bit...which forced me to buy a 1/2" drill, and a 1/2" to 14 NPT pipe die to accommodate my -10 an ebay turbo oil drain fitting. I practiced on the truck oil pan first, then went ahead and knocked out the CTS-V pan. Turned out pretty well, however the fittings to the pan seemed flimsy, so I went ahead and spent the $6 and got two 5/8" fittings to screw in place. Cleaned out the pan of all shavings, applied etching primer and will paint it orange when I get home.

Agent_Orange_Shuvel

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Looking good man, looks like we are about the same point in the build, I need to get my thread caught up. I like the orange valve covers and intake! sets it off big time, gonna have to copy you on the valve covers at least haha. Keep up the progress!

5.3swap

ya looking good. and i agree with agent, that orange looks sharp

kainedogg

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Thanks guys..I think my biggest fear is the spooling of the T70's with the .84 A/R, that and finding someone to weld up my pipes. Going with 5psi springs in some Ebay Wastgates. Will post pics when I order them.

kainedogg

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LS6 cam came in (#5308) along with the LS9 timing chain, & new oil pump. About to put the cam in...as soon as I google how to

kainedogg

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Trying to figure out how to patch the hole, the a/c removal caused. Have some sheetmetal. How would you guys go about it?

5.3swap

well if you don't have a welder you can rivet in a piece or go hill billy on it and jb weld sheet metal over it then smooth it over with bondo and paint it when all else fails........... duct tape lol

I'm going to weld mine up with sheet metal then smooth it out with bondo and paint. just a thought.

kainedogg

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Talk to me about the Rivet thing. Do I need to drill new holes in the firewall then find the right size rivets? Never riveted before.

5.3swap

Ya you can just buy a kit from a part store. It will come with a drill, rivets, and a rivet gun. Piece of cake!

kainedogg

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lol, we shall see.