Sarg

iTrader: (6)

I don't see a reducer on there, so I would think they will be fine. It would be one thing if you were necking it way down.

mrstepheneades

The i.d. of the turbine housing exit is 3.5". You could technically put a 4" on there as big as the band flange is.

mrstepheneades

Finally I bought another piece of the puzzle. Bought this from Matt@Tick. Its Martins old trans with a new ultrabell. TH400 rmvb and brake.

JustAFooL

iTrader: (45)

Do you feel faster already since you have a piece of Martin?

kylemm1002

iTrader: (6)

Can't wait to see the build come together. I really like the placment of the turbos!
I also have an urge to buy a parachute mount....even though I have absolulty no need for one lol

mrstepheneades

Absolutely lol lol. Na I'm not a nut hugger. Those are a great group of guys at Tick though. Glad to call them friends.

mrstepheneades

You know where to find me lol lol.

a98ws6

iTrader: (48)

I'll be buying one of those parachute mounts as soon as i get my car back from the fab shop. Nice trans.

Sales@Tick

iTrader: (3)

Same here sir!

That said, are you sure you want to be associated that closely with us?

LOL

mrstepheneades

LOL Im close enough to trust you to build my hp record setting 5.3 lol.

transam69230

iTrader: (49)

Stock bottom end right?

mrstepheneades

No lol. Stock block and maybe stock style heads. But good insides and probably exceed 30-35 psi. I wanna set the bar with a none alcohol fuel for a 5.3 ci platform. Just use a race gas c16/vp import type fuel.

jdmotox333

was reading the entire thing while at work. nice job on all of the work. cant wait to see it finished

mrstepheneades

Well I finally did something on the car a few nights ago. Vbanded my other manifold and got one pipe fitted. All just tacked in shape for now.

oscs

iTrader: (19)

Which brand Vbands are you using?

JosephIV

iTrader: (14)

I just finished reading this whole thread. Awesome work, it's inspiring to say the least.

On a side note, OP, did anyone ever tell you that you have a striking resemblance to wrestler/actor Robert Maillett? He was the huge Frenchman fighting Sherlock Holmes in the first Guy Ritchie movie.

mrstepheneades

Well one manifold is a ebay cheapo. The one I just did was a summit racing one and im gonna cut the other off and order another to match. When builds get stretched out so long sometimes you loss track of which you ordered lol.

mrstepheneades

Never been told that lol. Though I was into bodybuilding for nearly 10 years. Skinny guy now. LOL. Work life took over.

oscs

iTrader: (19)

I hear that.. Do me a favor shoot me the link for the summit stuff when you order it. I'm tired of ebay ****. Even the Columbia river ones are too short and give me trouble when trying to weld. I like how these stick out really far past the clamp.

mrstepheneades

Pm'd you the link. Its off ebay but the seller is summit.