caMnaro

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Thank you. He is very talented when it comes to this, i know i could not do this.

Red89GTA

Got to agree how nice that fab work is! Out of curiosity, what state are you in? Wondering if you're local enough so I might see this thing when it's done.

z28SSilvest

Looks awesome. I've seen a lot of 5.3 turbo builds this seems to be among one of the better ones. How much boost will you be running?

caMnaro

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Thank you. I am from Chicago,IL

caMnaro

iTrader: (24)

I dont have a set amount i am looking to run, just whatever it takes to reach my goal. I would think it probably would be under 20#s with this turbo.

Ratical

iTrader: (82)

Looks great so far! I see you are keeping the alternator down low and the drivers pipe runs right next to it. Are you going to wrap the pipe in that area? Might get a little hot sitting that close.

caMnaro

iTrader: (24)

Yea i am planning on wrapping all of it. One part of the down pipe will also be run past the alternator.

Red89GTA

Nice, I have a lot of family out that way. Wish I had the skills/equipment to fab like that.

caMnaro

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I went and picked up my car yesterday. The turbo kit is complete and now final assembly starts.

caMnaro

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What are people using for front springs with iron block and turbo kit? My Qa1 300Lb(maybe 275lb) are about maxed out for ride height and it is still on the tire on the passenger side? Should i get a 300 if they are 275s or go straight to a 325lb.

RedRocketZ28

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I'm pretty sure I have the 300 lbs springs with my Strange shocks.

jrpimp00

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How are you doing your exhaust? It looks like you transition your down pipe then merge out to dual pipes out the back. Any more pics of that?

caMnaro

iTrader: (24)

Yes, the down pipe is reduced to 4" and then 90* down and at the bottom is split into two 3" pipes out both sides of the k-member. At the backside of the k-member i have cutouts facing down. I will upload more pics shortly.

WS6HUMMER

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Really nice looking build!

caMnaro

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4" to X2 3" top view


4" to X2 3" bottom view


4" to X2 3" bottom view


D/S exit top side


P/s side exit bottom side (I have corrected the tie rod spacing)


P/s side exit top side

kylemm1002

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Looks good!
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98Camarod

iTrader: (43)

Good looking work. I'd get rid of the worm gear clamps in favor of some tbolt clamps though.

caMnaro

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I also thought it should have t-bolt clamps and i will end up probably changing them. The Fab guy said, that he has seen t-bolt clamps crush alum pipes when over tightened, also the pipes are bead rolled at the ends.

Ryans99ls1

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I CRANK on my tbolt clamps and havent had any problems with crushing. You get a lot more clamping power out of them over the old worm style ones.

Reject

iTrader: (24)

not bad!