Huron Speed Build w/ On3 78/75 - On a truck!
07-14-2014, 11:14 AM
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Huron Speed Build w/ On3 78/75 - On a truck! Been itching to go turbo forever, and finally scratched it!
I've got a 2001 Silverado with a 6.0 and 80e. Posting it up here because most of the Huron builds are here, and I thought I'd show how their truck kit fits. And I can get some technical assistance if needed
Started looking around and found the Huron Speed Kit and liked the look of it, but couldn't find picture of it anywhere. Turns out, there aren't any. Huron's shop truck was wrecked, and no one doing a build has posted up any photos. Contacted Huron Speed and he made me a deal I couldn't say no to.
So, I'll be sharing my experiences with the kit here as I think it may help out some people.
So far my experience with Huron has been great. Fast responses and very helpful. Hopefully the kit fits well, taking a blind leap of faith - especially for a first build. We'll see!
Also going with On3's new 78/75. Won't have anything to compare it to, but atleast I can help out with testing.
Starting the tear down of my truck today, so stay tuned for build pics!
Christmas!
Kit seems extremely well made, welds are nice and metal is nice and thick.
Turbo
Also got a Norris catch can from ws6 store. Very nice guy to deal with!
Parts, parts, and more parts
gauge install
I've got a 2001 Silverado with a 6.0 and 80e. Posting it up here because most of the Huron builds are here, and I thought I'd show how their truck kit fits. And I can get some technical assistance if needed
Started looking around and found the Huron Speed Kit and liked the look of it, but couldn't find picture of it anywhere. Turns out, there aren't any. Huron's shop truck was wrecked, and no one doing a build has posted up any photos. Contacted Huron Speed and he made me a deal I couldn't say no to.
So, I'll be sharing my experiences with the kit here as I think it may help out some people.
So far my experience with Huron has been great. Fast responses and very helpful. Hopefully the kit fits well, taking a blind leap of faith - especially for a first build. We'll see!
Also going with On3's new 78/75. Won't have anything to compare it to, but atleast I can help out with testing.
Starting the tear down of my truck today, so stay tuned for build pics!
Christmas!
Kit seems extremely well made, welds are nice and metal is nice and thick.
Turbo
Also got a Norris catch can from ws6 store. Very nice guy to deal with!
Parts, parts, and more parts
gauge install
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Well. Didn't take long to run into a problem.
Went to put the driver log on and it doesn't fit
The recirc pipe sits too low and hits the A-Arm bracket before the manifold gets into position. I've contacted Huron Speed and they said they'll take care of it, but damn this is a bummer.
And this is AFTER I spent a good hour wrapping the damn thing.
Went to put the driver log on and it doesn't fit
The recirc pipe sits too low and hits the A-Arm bracket before the manifold gets into position. I've contacted Huron Speed and they said they'll take care of it, but damn this is a bummer.
And this is AFTER I spent a good hour wrapping the damn thing.
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Well, sometimes you just can't stop a man that's been working on a truck all day and REALLY REALLY wants to see a turbo manifold bolted up. 
Sooooo....got a grinder and got to work. Ended up having to take out more than I thought I would have to but once you start, there's not really any going back.
A man and his grinder. It's a beautiful thing
Getting there...
There!
But it was all worth it
Plenty of clearance around the plug wires
Sooooo....got a grinder and got to work. Ended up having to take out more than I thought I would have to but once you start, there's not really any going back.
A man and his grinder. It's a beautiful thing
Getting there...
There!
But it was all worth it
Plenty of clearance around the plug wires
07-16-2014, 01:49 AM
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Well made some progress today. Got the coolant stuff done and got all the hotside assembled.
Overall kit impressions: B-.
The grinding needed was a huge bummer and Performancetrucks made me realize I didn't account for the motor torquing over under power and it may hit anyway. D'oh Oh well, we shall see! But once the log was in, I was glad to see that plug wire fitment was not a problem and plugs are actually pretty easy to get to. And it looks awesome! Huron has said they're going to fix their remaining sets.
The fit of the crossover is great. The double flex allows for easy assembly...Which is great because some idiot (me) hooked up the crossover and then looked at the downpipe laying on the other side of the garage. Yep, I got to give the crossover another shot at assembly. It's very close to the trans on the passenger side, so I had to trim the ear of my trans. But that may be because of the 80e.
The whole thing could stand to be tucked in closer to the trans another inch or so. The crossover is the lowest point on the truck, and mine is lowered a decent amount so I'll have to be careful.
Downpipe goes in easily once you remember to put it in. There's ample space between it and the crossover pipe. And plenty of room between DP and firewall. Where it turns down under the cab could be a little closer to the floor so that exhaust could be more easily routed. As it is, with just a straight pipe you'd hit the trans crossmember. You can see this in the pictures. I'll just have to find an exhaust shop that can do more than weld in some flowmasters.
Only thing left to check for fitment is the WG to DP, but it doesn't look like it should be an issue.
Overall it's a good kit. It's priced well and is quality made. Takes a few tweaks to make it work, but I guess that's to be expected when trying to bolt a turbo on a truck meant for hauling things other than ***. I'm pleased with the kit and the customer service of Huron. He has gone well beyond in some cases and has made good on all his promises, a good dude.
Looking forward to testing it out and reporting back on the recirc pipe and how the wastegate placement does/doesn't control boost since it's different than most other truck kits.
Pics from today:
Room between firewall and DP and frame
I had to bend the AC hose at the drier and at the compressor. But I think that's standard for all truck kits
You can see it hangs a lil low
If DP was an inch closer to floor, a straight piece of pipe would easily clear the trans crossmember, but just will have to have a little bend put in it. No big
The piece of metal is laying on the top of the trans crossmember
Overall kit impressions: B-.
The grinding needed was a huge bummer and Performancetrucks made me realize I didn't account for the motor torquing over under power and it may hit anyway. D'oh
Oh well, we shall see! But once the log was in, I was glad to see that plug wire fitment was not a problem and plugs are actually pretty easy to get to. And it looks awesome! Huron has said they're going to fix their remaining sets.The fit of the crossover is great. The double flex allows for easy assembly...Which is great because some idiot (me) hooked up the crossover and then looked at the downpipe laying on the other side of the garage. Yep, I got to give the crossover another shot at assembly. It's very close to the trans on the passenger side, so I had to trim the ear of my trans. But that may be because of the 80e.
The whole thing could stand to be tucked in closer to the trans another inch or so. The crossover is the lowest point on the truck, and mine is lowered a decent amount so I'll have to be careful.
Downpipe goes in easily once you remember to put it in. There's ample space between it and the crossover pipe. And plenty of room between DP and firewall. Where it turns down under the cab could be a little closer to the floor so that exhaust could be more easily routed. As it is, with just a straight pipe you'd hit the trans crossmember. You can see this in the pictures. I'll just have to find an exhaust shop that can do more than weld in some flowmasters.
Only thing left to check for fitment is the WG to DP, but it doesn't look like it should be an issue.
Overall it's a good kit. It's priced well and is quality made. Takes a few tweaks to make it work, but I guess that's to be expected when trying to bolt a turbo on a truck meant for hauling things other than ***. I'm pleased with the kit and the customer service of Huron. He has gone well beyond in some cases and has made good on all his promises, a good dude.
Looking forward to testing it out and reporting back on the recirc pipe and how the wastegate placement does/doesn't control boost since it's different than most other truck kits.
Pics from today:
Room between firewall and DP and frame
I had to bend the AC hose at the drier and at the compressor. But I think that's standard for all truck kits
You can see it hangs a lil low
If DP was an inch closer to floor, a straight piece of pipe would easily clear the trans crossmember, but just will have to have a little bend put in it. No big
The piece of metal is laying on the top of the trans crossmember
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07-16-2014, 07:50 AM
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Looking good, appreciate the nice write-up!
We will be addressing the flex in the wastegate tube for better clearance to not require the grinding for all wondering that!
Kit looks great, very nice install!!!
We will be addressing the flex in the wastegate tube for better clearance to not require the grinding for all wondering that!
Kit looks great, very nice install!!!
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