My 6.0 front mount build
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Launching!
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From: Clayton, De
WOW... so gm was frikken on the ball... i know on my lightning anything over 500 hp really should get better rails depending on the blower... that platform has allot of issues...lol
http://shop.huronspeedproducts.com/F...FBodyTurbo.htm
Does anyone know if the huron speed kit i just linked keeps the a/c?
One kit that cost less says you must remove it... and the other dosent mention it...
http://shop.huronspeedproducts.com/F...FBodyTurbo.htm
Does anyone know if the huron speed kit i just linked keeps the a/c?
One kit that cost less says you must remove it... and the other dosent mention it...
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Launching!
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From: Clayton, De
probally gonna do the little stuff tomorrow like switch the fans around and possibly sit the radiator upright if im feeling like it...
but dont expect allot of progress lol i gotta yank my motor and trans out of my Lightning to sell it
but dont expect allot of progress lol i gotta yank my motor and trans out of my Lightning to sell it
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Launching!
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From: Clayton, De
I got so much stuff to buy... hahaha...
think I've determined I'm gonna do a simple drop in and turbo kit first... get the tune nailed down and get accustomed to a turbo car.
then drop a cam in with ported 317's and everything else needed...
another reason for this approach is because I've determined I want to tune it myself...
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think I've determined I'm gonna do a simple drop in and turbo kit first... get the tune nailed down and get accustomed to a turbo car.
then drop a cam in with ported 317's and everything else needed...
another reason for this approach is because I've determined I want to tune it myself...
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Launching!
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From: Clayton, De
So a little update for those wondering... not many of ya i know...
I plan on doing the wire mod tommorow to clean up the engine bay tommorow as well as deleting some of the stuff i dont need since im going turbo... like the stock intake stuff and what not...
Im at a crossroads on what i wanna do... Id love to have the t56 in the car... but i know id leave a good bit of time on the table... Main reason for the 56 was/is fuel mileage
However... im considering a 4l80e swap and 32-3800 stall... ill gain some e.t that way and i feel it may be more dependable than a stock t-56... also should be better for my 10 bolt till i get a better rear.
What would you all do...
I plan on doing the wire mod tommorow to clean up the engine bay tommorow as well as deleting some of the stuff i dont need since im going turbo... like the stock intake stuff and what not...
Im at a crossroads on what i wanna do... Id love to have the t56 in the car... but i know id leave a good bit of time on the table... Main reason for the 56 was/is fuel mileage
However... im considering a 4l80e swap and 32-3800 stall... ill gain some e.t that way and i feel it may be more dependable than a stock t-56... also should be better for my 10 bolt till i get a better rear.
What would you all do...
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Launching!
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From: Clayton, De
thought maybe some of you guys might care...
ive got almost nothing done to this thing in the last few weeks... trying to get rid of the rest of my Lightning so i can focus solely on this and read and learn just this...
hard to keep up on both topics
ive got almost nothing done to this thing in the last few weeks... trying to get rid of the rest of my Lightning so i can focus solely on this and read and learn just this...
hard to keep up on both topics
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I love my Lonnies kit. Very easy to install and great customer service when you need help. My friend was able to crack 700 wheel on 60lb injectors but i doubt he could squeeze much more. I went right for the 80's. 60's are fine for your 600 hp goal but, you know what they say; Its never enough.
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Launching!
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From: Clayton, De
Yep... still no progress... just trying to hide the car from myself under the car cover for now...lol...
working 6 10-12 hour days a week is not helping my car working on enthusiasim
working 6 10-12 hour days a week is not helping my car working on enthusiasim
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Launching!
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From: Clayton, De
been out of the game for a while... made no progress on my car other than the interior.
I came across a deal on a 5.3 shortblock and im thinking i might go that route with a set of 317 heads, but IIRC they wont fit the 5.3 bore correct? but if i go with a 5.3 the cam i got is too big lol.
I came across a deal on a 5.3 shortblock and im thinking i might go that route with a set of 317 heads, but IIRC they wont fit the 5.3 bore correct? but if i go with a 5.3 the cam i got is too big lol.
