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Jan 10, 2015 | 09:29 PM

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2000 firebird formula turbo ls1 build

So finally the build starts, my goal is to have it done by April. I started off with with stock 2000 formula m6, I added long tubes, slp lid, and a pro 5.0 shifter. Now I have decided to go boosted. So let the build begin

Jan 10, 2015 | 09:33 PM

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Jan 10, 2015 | 09:34 PM

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I started out going to go nitrous but I sold the kit and decided turbo

Jan 10, 2015 | 09:36 PM

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Today I worked on relocating the battery and removing the ac and radiator. I do plan to try to retain my ac if possible.

Jan 10, 2015 | 09:37 PM

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Also I have a friend build me a ford 9", it previously can out of a 63 Galaxy .

Jan 11, 2015 | 09:18 AM

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Looks like a decent start. You tabbing you own kit or are you buying one from a sponsor? Fuel system?

Jan 11, 2015 | 09:44 PM

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Making my own kit, and fuel system will be last upgrade. Prob 400lpm in tank pump with 60or80lb injectors.

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Jan 12, 2015 | 09:31 PM

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Does anyone have advice on the manifolds? I need to retain my ac for comfort and bragging rights��, but can I flip the truck manifold to clear over the ac compressor? And does the truck manifold clear the alternator on the driver side? Keep in mind I am on stock k member

Jan 13, 2015 | 12:00 AM

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You could just order a A/C retaining kit from ebay/companies, gonna save you a lotta headaches

Jan 13, 2015 | 06:40 AM

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Well, I enjoy doing the work myself, and it's not very cost friendly for me. Thank you for that option though

Jan 13, 2015 | 03:57 PM

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back to my previous question, will a corvette c6 manifold clear the stock k member and ac compressor?

Jan 14, 2015 | 09:59 PM

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Sub'd. Looks good so far. Any idea as to where you will mount the turbo?

Jan 14, 2015 | 10:17 PM

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Most likely as close to where my battery was as possible.

Jan 15, 2015 | 12:30 PM

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I am pretty sure using a c6 manifold on the passenger side will allow you to keep the ac compressor

Jan 15, 2015 | 01:29 PM

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I thought so but Iv read a few places that only works if you have a tubular k member and I do not.

Jan 15, 2015 | 09:44 PM

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C6 manifold only works with a tubular k member. I used a bmr with vertical stands on my build. Mine is built around the ac but I havnt made new lines to hook it up yet.

Good luck with your build.

Jan 17, 2015 | 10:50 PM

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I got a decent amount of work done today. Installed a hood I picked up, it will need paint but for now it's fine, boxed in the header panel, welded a cross race in place, marked up my ac condenser, radiator and stock fans. This is the first time I ever picked up s welder, not pretty but I jerked and jumped on it and it holds great so excuse my fabricating ignorance.