My RCSB Sierra Build. 4 Vehicles, Forged 370, BW480, 4L80E, E85, Million Pictures
12-07-2014, 09:00 PM
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My RCSB Sierra Build. 4 Vehicles, Forged 370, BW480, 4L80E, E85, Million Pictures When I started this build over a year ago I planned to buy a wrecked pickup and escalade. I was planning to us the rcsb chassis and body with the escalade interior and engine. Wanted 4x4 and a turbo.
So I bought these.
Started tearing them apart.
At the time I thought I would be able to make the 2wd chassis into a 4wd. So I bought a 4x4 4l80e. Put the interior in the truck.
Had some cracks in it so i had to use some duct tape.
Carpet fit like **** with the harness under it. But it is only temp.
Half of the rest of the escalade floor harness. Roof Harness is just as big.
Door Panel
New harness in
So I bought these.
Started tearing them apart.
At the time I thought I would be able to make the 2wd chassis into a 4wd. So I bought a 4x4 4l80e. Put the interior in the truck.
Had some cracks in it so i had to use some duct tape.
Carpet fit like **** with the harness under it. But it is only temp.
Half of the rest of the escalade floor harness. Roof Harness is just as big.
Door Panel
New harness in
12-07-2014, 09:02 PM
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Bought a GMC Front clip
I had it running and driving like this. But I wanted 4x4. I couldnt find a wrecked rcsb so I bought a tahoe. I liked the idea of the stock 4 link and a 4x4 frame I could get for cheap. I was going to put the cab on this chassis and shorten the bed to make it work.
Got it home and striped the chassis.
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Sandblasted.
Primed
Painted
Picked up a used turbo kit.
I was putting the cam in and didnt like the wear on the cam bearings. It wasnt the copper showing it was the groves in it.
Got some wheels
Picked up a built and forged 370.
Oil feed.
Return
Hot Pipes Wrapped. (Used 100ft and had a little left over.)
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I had it running and driving like this. But I wanted 4x4. I couldnt find a wrecked rcsb so I bought a tahoe. I liked the idea of the stock 4 link and a 4x4 frame I could get for cheap. I was going to put the cab on this chassis and shorten the bed to make it work.
Got it home and striped the chassis.
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Sandblasted.
Primed
Painted
Picked up a used turbo kit.
I was putting the cam in and didnt like the wear on the cam bearings. It wasnt the copper showing it was the groves in it.
Got some wheels
Picked up a built and forged 370.
Oil feed.
Return
Hot Pipes Wrapped. (Used 100ft and had a little left over.)
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12-07-2014, 09:03 PM
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I finished the rolling chassis so it was time for the cab to go on.
Came out ok.. there is some light spots.
The new house. The turbo truck and the daily.
12-07-2014, 09:04 PM
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I didnt like the truck. Sold everything besides the drivetrain. Needed way to much body work and misc stuff. So I said **** it. Went and bought the cleanest RCSB I could find to put the drive train it. Found a 03 GMC with 70,000 miles on it.
Got right to work on it.
Got right to work on it.
12-07-2014, 09:06 PM
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Specs
2003 GMC Sierra 4x4 RCSB
-AEM Guages and boost controller
Engine
LQ4 Block
-Manley forged pistons
-Manley H beam rods
-stock crank machined and turned 0.010
-Coated Clevite rod and main bearings
-Coated Dura-bond cam bearings
-GMPP LS7 lifter set
-Comp turbo grind cam (222/226 .596/.598 on a 114)
-GMPP LS6 oil pump
-Comp billet double roller chain
-Stock 317 Heads and Intake
-Trick Performance Kit
-BW S480
-3.5in Downpipe 4in Intercooler
Trans
-4L80e
-Shift Kit
-Circle D Converter
-Trucool 40k
-Stock TCase
Fuel
-Mangafuel 4301
-Holley Rails
-127lb Injectors
-10an feel 8an return
-Magnafuel regulator and filters
-E85
Tune
-Tuned by J&S Performance
Next on the list
3/5 Drop
Coilovers
Tint
Colormatch
Up the boost.
2003 GMC Sierra 4x4 RCSB
-AEM Guages and boost controller
Engine
LQ4 Block
-Manley forged pistons
-Manley H beam rods
-stock crank machined and turned 0.010
-Coated Clevite rod and main bearings
-Coated Dura-bond cam bearings
-GMPP LS7 lifter set
-Comp turbo grind cam (222/226 .596/.598 on a 114)
-GMPP LS6 oil pump
-Comp billet double roller chain
-Stock 317 Heads and Intake
-Trick Performance Kit
-BW S480
-3.5in Downpipe 4in Intercooler
Trans
-4L80e
-Shift Kit
-Circle D Converter
-Trucool 40k
-Stock TCase
Fuel
-Mangafuel 4301
-Holley Rails
-127lb Injectors
-10an feel 8an return
-Magnafuel regulator and filters
-E85
Tune
-Tuned by J&S Performance
Next on the list
3/5 Drop
Coilovers
Tint
Colormatch
Up the boost.
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12-07-2014, 09:10 PM
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Got it running and driving last week. Runs awesome besides it is blowing coolant out of the coolant reservoir. Has a new cap and no air pockets in cooling system. Has to be a cracked head or gasket. When I drive it and do not get into any boost it will not blow any coolant. So the only time it does is when I am in boost. So it must be just a small crack. I tried a block tester but the results were fine. Any other ways I can test the system?
12-07-2014, 09:27 PM
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"I didnt like the truck. Sold everything besides the drivetrain."
When I read this for the second time I almost had a heart attack until I realized that #4 and #5 were the same posting. Loved reading this. Very nice keeping up with the pics. I am not going to be much help with the coolant issue but when someone who can chimes in, the first thing they are going to ask is how much boost/timing and which head bolts/studs? BTW, which Circle D converter are you running?
When I read this for the second time I almost had a heart attack until I realized that #4 and #5 were the same posting. Loved reading this. Very nice keeping up with the pics. I am not going to be much help with the coolant issue but when someone who can chimes in, the first thing they are going to ask is how much boost/timing and which head bolts/studs? BTW, which Circle D converter are you running?
12-07-2014, 09:34 PM
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"I didnt like the truck. Sold everything besides the drivetrain."
When I read this for the second time I almost had a heart attack until I realized that #4 and #5 were the same posting. Loved reading this. Very nice keeping up with the pics. I am not going to be much help with the coolant issue but when someone who can chimes in, the first thing they are going to ask is how much boost/timing and which head bolts/studs? BTW, which Circle D converter are you running?
When I read this for the second time I almost had a heart attack until I realized that #4 and #5 were the same posting. Loved reading this. Very nice keeping up with the pics. I am not going to be much help with the coolant issue but when someone who can chimes in, the first thing they are going to ask is how much boost/timing and which head bolts/studs? BTW, which Circle D converter are you running?
Its on about 9lbs now. LS9 Gaskets, ARP Head Studs, ARP Main Bolt, ARP Header Bolts. Circle D Multi disk 3200ish stall.
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Ok so I finally got everything done. Pulled the heads and got them pressure tested and surfaced. Found a broken valve spring for who knows why. Put the heads back on and torqued them correctly. Everything seems to be in good order now. I have only put about 10 miles on it because the roads are snowy. Went into boost a couple times and didn't have any weird noises or coolant blowing. Cant wait til it gets warmer out.
