***3/11/13 UPDATE*** Project Xtreme Boost! '02 Xtreme Blazer, Single Turbo 5.3
07-13-2012, 09:03 AM
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Finally had a chance to finish the hot side crossover. Merge was a little time consuming but turned out pretty good. Now I just gotta fab up the wastegate on the merge.
Few pic..
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07-18-2012, 10:15 PM
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Thanks man! Wiring is a breeze. I am leaving the factory PCM and wiring harness to control all gauges. Basically 5.3 truck PCM will be a stand alone with exception of mating factory harness for the gauge operation.
09-27-2012, 09:47 AM
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Man it's been too hot (Yeah I know) past month but now that its cooling off its back on like donkey kong! Fabbing down pipe and waste gate this weekend.
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09-27-2012, 10:15 AM
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Yup, keeping the a/c, however when I get done with it I won't need it in a month lol.
3" Downpipe is going under the a/c drier and above the upper control arm then snaked down below log manifold and dumped by transmission. Trying to keep exhaust fumes to a minimal (hopefully non at all) as this will be a family vehicle.
BTW, wastegate will be plumbed into downpipe aswell.
3" Downpipe is going under the a/c drier and above the upper control arm then snaked down below log manifold and dumped by transmission. Trying to keep exhaust fumes to a minimal (hopefully non at all) as this will be a family vehicle.
BTW, wastegate will be plumbed into downpipe aswell.
10-11-2012, 08:40 AM
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***UPDATE***
Well since it's finally started cooling down here in Texas I am starting back hard at it to get it done. Just placed, hopefully, my last large order of stuff. I am changing a few things from my initial build, but for the better.
Ordered all stainless pipe to go ahead and intercool it with 32x12x3 3" intercooler. Dropped the 4L60E off this morning at my trans shop to have it fully built. Purchased quite a few items from members here just waiting on UPS/Fedex (PRC .650 Spings, Crane 216/224 581 581 114 Cam, LS2 chain, ARP RB). Going with house of wheels Black 18x10.5 C6 Z06 (red pinstripe) rear with 315's, 17x9.5 front 275's.
Should be pretty sick when done, can't wait!
Will post pics after this weekend when intercooler is all finished.
Well since it's finally started cooling down here in Texas I am starting back hard at it to get it done. Just placed, hopefully, my last large order of stuff. I am changing a few things from my initial build, but for the better.
Ordered all stainless pipe to go ahead and intercool it with 32x12x3 3" intercooler. Dropped the 4L60E off this morning at my trans shop to have it fully built. Purchased quite a few items from members here just waiting on UPS/Fedex (PRC .650 Spings, Crane 216/224 581 581 114 Cam, LS2 chain, ARP RB). Going with house of wheels Black 18x10.5 C6 Z06 (red pinstripe) rear with 315's, 17x9.5 front 275's.
Should be pretty sick when done, can't wait!
Will post pics after this weekend when intercooler is all finished.
11-04-2012, 08:15 PM
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***UPDATE***
This week I got alot more parts in to finish it up. HPTuners came in this week aswell!
Here's what I completed this weekend. Installed PRC .650 Dual Springs, Comp Cam (230/228 641/602 114+2), TSP PR's, LS2 Chain, Plumbed in -10an Drain, 60lb Injectors, Set the motor in for hopefully the final time. Installed Fully Built 4L60e, Precision Turbo Converter, Slightly Modified Crossmember, Plumbed in 2nd 255 Pump, Vette FF, 2 Bar Map, Completed Wastegate, Completed 3" Downpipe, Custom built a double joint steering shaft, Modified Stock Water Pump, Modified Stock Accessory Bracket and I'm sure there is more lol.
Everything is turning out very well. Very happy with the 3" Downpipe the way it hugs the frame. That will help keep all the heat outside the engine bay.
Even and full clock to the right, does not rub the downpipe. Everything is clearing nicely. Steering shaft turned out AWESOME. I ended up cutting the stock slide coupler off the old steering ahaft and also the spline collar that goes on the steering box. I used 2 Duralast 3/8" drive impact ball swivel adapters and welded one to the stock spline collar and the other to the stock slide coupler. In between I used a 3/8" extension cut down to fit perfect. I fabbed up a carrier bearing for the steering shaft using a polyurethane steering rack bushing I had laying around along with a 1.5" collar I made from scrape exhaust pipe I had laying around. Then finished it with a simple piece of flat stock bolted to a extra hole off the motor mount tab.
Anyways, time for some pictures!
Check out how I tucked it nice and tight to the frame rail.
This week I got alot more parts in to finish it up. HPTuners came in this week aswell!
Here's what I completed this weekend. Installed PRC .650 Dual Springs, Comp Cam (230/228 641/602 114+2), TSP PR's, LS2 Chain, Plumbed in -10an Drain, 60lb Injectors, Set the motor in for hopefully the final time. Installed Fully Built 4L60e, Precision Turbo Converter, Slightly Modified Crossmember, Plumbed in 2nd 255 Pump, Vette FF, 2 Bar Map, Completed Wastegate, Completed 3" Downpipe, Custom built a double joint steering shaft, Modified Stock Water Pump, Modified Stock Accessory Bracket and I'm sure there is more lol.
Everything is turning out very well. Very happy with the 3" Downpipe the way it hugs the frame. That will help keep all the heat outside the engine bay.
Even and full clock to the right, does not rub the downpipe. Everything is clearing nicely. Steering shaft turned out AWESOME. I ended up cutting the stock slide coupler off the old steering ahaft and also the spline collar that goes on the steering box. I used 2 Duralast 3/8" drive impact ball swivel adapters and welded one to the stock spline collar and the other to the stock slide coupler. In between I used a 3/8" extension cut down to fit perfect. I fabbed up a carrier bearing for the steering shaft using a polyurethane steering rack bushing I had laying around along with a 1.5" collar I made from scrape exhaust pipe I had laying around. Then finished it with a simple piece of flat stock bolted to a extra hole off the motor mount tab.
Anyways, time for some pictures!
Check out how I tucked it nice and tight to the frame rail.
11-04-2012, 08:21 PM
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I do not have the steering shaft completed welded up, gotta get front wheels lined up with the steering wheel so I can get it as close as possible to be strait. But you get the idea.
Pretty sweet carrier bearing!
I usually don't grind welds, but I forgot to turn the gas on so it splattered terrible before I remember to turn it on.
Check out how much more clearance is available for huge headers, etc.
Pretty sweet carrier bearing!
I usually don't grind welds, but I forgot to turn the gas on so it splattered terrible before I remember to turn it on.
Check out how much more clearance is available for huge headers, etc.
