GMC Syclone build up
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changed the hot side end tank on the air/liquid IC. Mounting location allowed for bigger tank which is better for flow.
Also had to cut and angle the Tstat housing. Also turned the barb on a lathe to the same dimension as the radiator tubing. I don't know what type of aluminum this was but it welded like cheap, contaminated pot metal lol.
Also had to cut and angle the Tstat housing. Also turned the barb on a lathe to the same dimension as the radiator tubing. I don't know what type of aluminum this was but it welded like cheap, contaminated pot metal lol.
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Next is mounting the intercooler. I have to finish the inlet tank then put the bumper back on to check for clearance when doing the outlet side end tank. After that I guess the upper IC pipe will be fabbed up.
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. These trucks plant the power well like the GTR. I asked my wife about getting a GTR and she said no, so we negotiated and I got permission to put whatever I wanted in the truck . Its more expensive than I had anticipated but definitely will be more bang for the buck vs. R35. I have been wanting to build a V8 for a long while! Its not worth 60-90K for modern interior . These trucks plant the power well like the GTR. I asked my wife about getting a GTR and she said no, so we negotiated and I got permission to put whatever I wanted in the truck . Its more expensive than I had anticipated but definitely will be more bang for the buck vs. R35. I have been wanting to build a V8 for a long while!
. These trucks plant the power well like the GTR. I asked my wife about getting a GTR and she said no, so we negotiated and I got permission to put whatever I wanted in the truck . Its more expensive than I had anticipated but definitely will be more bang for the buck vs. R35. I have been wanting to build a V8 for a long while!1) your cost will be MUCH less than a GTR
2) the Sy is the coolest truck on the planet still. IMO.
I love the Sy/Ty's trucks, and for a small price (considering) you could create a sweet interior.
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Worked on the cooler another hour today. Takes some time to do this without cutting on the truck.
After I get this intercooler piping done I am taking a break
The 2" hot side pipes may be on the small side, but I thought only 12" of length and one 90 degree bend on each side that it would be good on flow. I may just go ahead and do 2.5" inlet pipes just so there isn't a choke on flow. What do you guys think?
After I get this intercooler piping done I am taking a break
The 2" hot side pipes may be on the small side, but I thought only 12" of length and one 90 degree bend on each side that it would be good on flow. I may just go ahead and do 2.5" inlet pipes just so there isn't a choke on flow. What do you guys think?
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I went ahead and put 2.5" hot side intercooler pipes on. Now I am working on fitting 4" inlet and 2.5 outlet T04E compressor covers on the turbos to match the 2.5" IC pipes. I also wanted to bring the turbos up another 2.5-3 inches. Hoping the fender liners won't have to be majorly fabricated to go around the down pipes and turbine housings. That extra room will make it easy to put in a flex section for the wastegates to recirc into the down pipes.
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Update:
3.5" upper ic pipe completed. Got a 1/8 NPT bung welded for methenol injection and did the bracket to keep the rattles away.
T04E 4" inlet 2.5 outlet compressor housing fitted on the 60-1. 2.5 intercooler pipe completed on the drivers side. Also extended the drivers side manifold and brought the turbo up about 3 more inches.
Next will be the down pipes with the wastegate recirc tubes. Got the 44mm Vbands and flex sections in transit.
3.5" upper ic pipe completed. Got a 1/8 NPT bung welded for methenol injection and did the bracket to keep the rattles away.
T04E 4" inlet 2.5 outlet compressor housing fitted on the 60-1. 2.5 intercooler pipe completed on the drivers side. Also extended the drivers side manifold and brought the turbo up about 3 more inches.
Next will be the down pipes with the wastegate recirc tubes. Got the 44mm Vbands and flex sections in transit.
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