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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 09:22 AM
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2012 RCSB, 4.8, 4L60, 4x4

Here is what I'm thinking.....

212/218 sub .600" lift on a 112 + 2
Springs - 140# seat, 375# nose
Big treadstone or similar
Single 50mm bov
Lock up Yank or circle D (3000-ish)
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Walbro E450 & 90lbers


And here is where I need some input....the turbo choice.
This will be a t4 flange...

MP70
On3 72
Big 366
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S475
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I really don't want to spin it above 6500. And I'd like to get after the power early and let the convertor do its magic. Looking for a fat power band from 4k to 6k.

And as far as max power is concerned, I don't have a goal, I just want to push it pretty hard (700wheel ??).

What's your thoughts and suggestions ??

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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 10:23 AM
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Just grab one of the cheap turbos for your first one.
On3 70mm works well with a 4.8.

Its honestly not going to matter. That trans with that much weight is going to snap like a twig.
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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 10:42 AM
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Just grab one of the cheap turbos for your first one.
On3 70mm works well with a 4.8.

Its honestly not going to matter. That trans with that much weight is going to snap like a twig.
Yeah, you bring up a good point. But we have a work around for the time being so to speak. It's getting a 8 pack clutch setup and we plan on softening the 2-3 hit during the shift. This coupled with the fact it's not a race car (meaning it will get drove more gentle than leaned on the majority of the time) should help it live for a while....and a 45,000 GVW trans cooler.

But yes, I'm somewhat aware of the typical 4L60 short comings.

Also, the truck may end up lighter than average....sourcing some 25lb 20x9's right now. Kind of JDM...but it is what it is....I've always been function over fashion type.





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make the drivetrain as light as possible. use boost vs speed to reduce wastegate duty before the shiftpoints. Use a tire that is easy to spin.
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Give me a couple weeks and I might give you mine. I Will be home in a couple weeks. I am sure your plan will change a million times by then anyways.
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make the drivetrain as light as possible. use boost vs speed to reduce wastegate duty before the shiftpoints. Use a tire that is easy to spin.
Yes....I will be trying to lower rotating weight and unsprung weight (with in reason $$). And I like that idea with the wastegate, that is exactly the kind of ideas I like to hear.

Tires are 285/50-20....


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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 01:16 PM
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Give me a couple weeks and I might give you mine. I Will be home in a couple weeks. I am sure your plan will change a million times by then anyways.
Lol...OK. what is "yours" ??

My plans haven't changed.... Just not a fan of having a car down for years while I "save or decide" on the direction. Rather enjoy it while moving in a "general" direction. Which could be misinterpreted as "plans changed"...



Still know one has said....

So.....if I want it all in by 6000 - 6500
What turbo ??


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If you have a weak drivetrain part, there are two big dangers when correcting for it,

1. you limit traction to some pre-set X value, i.e. you govern the resistance to some set maximum. And the force applied should be low rate of change, a gradual build, without slop or disengagement, each shift positively reinforces the previous gear in forward momentum in a gentle fashion.

2. this allow the engine to accelerate rapidly. This is the second danger. As you approach redline, you want to be limiting power output from the engine, not just the RPM at which fuel cuts, doing so will reduce the rate of change of RPM (decrease torque) to prevent catastrophic over-rev condition, and reduce computer/timing related phenomena.

For the dyno, this is not the case, no traction problems on a dyno means you can turn the boost up on the way to redline, have it raise instead of shut down to show power output potential. But I would not slam the motor against a fuel cut with such tremendous force, nor against a transmission clutch pack that I am trying to preserve.

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Originally Posted by LSOHOLIC
Lol...OK. what is "yours" ??

My plans haven't changed.... Just not a fan of having a car down for years while I "save or decide" on the direction. Rather enjoy it while moving in a "general" direction. Which could be misinterpreted as "plans changed"...



Still know one has said....

So.....if I want it all in by 6000 - 6500
What turbo ??


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on3 76/65. May not be repairable though lol. You Would want twin On3s. I don't think you would be happy with one. You could do a single pt7675 Or build the kit to fit a Borg s400. Don't waste you time with a single on3 though.
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Originally Posted by kingtal0n
If you have a weak drivetrain part, there are two big dangers when correcting for it,

1. you limit traction to some pre-set X value, i.e. you govern the resistance to some set maximum. And the force applied should be low rate of change, a gradual build, without slop or disengagement, each shift positively reinforces the previous gear in forward momentum in a gentle fashion.

2. this allow the engine to accelerate rapidly. This is the second danger. As you approach redline, you want to be limiting power output from the engine, not just the RPM at which fuel cuts, doing so will reduce the rate of change of RPM (decrease torque) to prevent catastrophic over-rev condition, and reduce computer/timing related phenomena.

For the dyno, this is not the case, no traction problems on a dyno means you can turn the boost up on the way to redline, have it raise instead of shut down to show power output potential. But I would not slam the motor against a fuel cut with such tremendous force, nor against a transmission clutch pack that I am trying to preserve.

All very thought provoking.......and I was thinking more in the lines of a ignition cut (tq cut) at the shift point...talking in the 40ms range.

But, just got off the phone with the trans guy I've always used (he has several 8 second 4L60's and his personal 9 second 4L60 with over 50k on that build) He said he didn't think a clutch pack and ignition cut would last long.

So...he will go through it...he mentioned lots of hard parts...


Not to de-rail this deal.....what turbo ??

That "one guy" had very good luck with that larger bw366 (82/73) turbine wheel on a 4.8.



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on3 76/65. May not be repairable though lol. You Would want twin On3s. I don't think you would be happy with one. You could do a single pt7675 Or build the kit to fit a Borg s400. Don't waste you time with a single on3 though.
I truly think that would be to much turbo for this application.

Would like it to begin falling around 6k

And a single is the only option...

Thanks.....

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Old Apr 21, 2016 | 04:49 PM
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fuel cut is for longevity. Ignition cut is for racing applications where engine longevity is of no concern. when fuel is allowed to react in the exhaust system (as when we cut ignition) the pressure spike can move valves from their seats, floating them open and potentially bending them as the lobe/camshaft/pushrod become unpredictable with respect to contact with each other.

The pressure can help move a turbine, thus "boost building" is a feature of ignition cut, with emphasis on possible catastrophic destruction if the motor is not equipped for it. In a street app, fuel cut is the OEM/desired way to limit rpm in the case of an accidental over-rev. In fact, in my street car that I daily, I have the fuel cut RPM approx 800rpm before the natural OEM limit of the engine (about 6,400rpm in my app, OEM is 7200) this way missing shifts and accidental rear tire spins that peg the limiter are of no consequence, the engine just laughs. Naturally I would raise it on-the-fly if I wanted to dyno or race the car, its just a temporary safety net for solid reliability.
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fuel cut is for longevity. Ignition cut is for racing applications where engine longevity is of no concern. when fuel is allowed to react in the exhaust system (as when we cut ignition) the pressure spike can move valves from their seats, floating them open and potentially bending them as the lobe/camshaft/pushrod become unpredictable with respect to contact with each other.

The pressure can help move a turbine, thus "boost building" is a feature of ignition cut, with emphasis on possible catastrophic destruction if the motor is not equipped for it. In a street app, fuel cut is the OEM/desired way to limit rpm in the case of an accidental over-rev. In fact, in my street car that I daily, I have the fuel cut RPM approx 800rpm before the natural OEM limit of the engine (about 6,400rpm in my app, OEM is 7200) this way missing shifts and accidental rear tire spins that peg the limiter are of no consequence, the engine just laughs. Naturally I would raise it on-the-fly if I wanted to dyno or race the car, its just a temporary safety net for solid reliability.
I run an ignition cut on my vette. N/A and spray.

And all the street driving.....I have it setup to power the cut box anything over 5 mph. It is a manual gear box.

But been that way for 4 years....absolutely zero issues. Matter of fact, I love it.


What are you saying the durability issues with ignition cut are ??

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How fast do you want it to be?
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Originally Posted by sbcgenII
How fast do you want it to be?
Here is what I'm envisioning......

10psi = 500wheel @ 11.0x
20psi = 750wheel @ 10.4x

This would be in 4hi, thinking 1.5x sixties are manageable.
This thing should be under 4500lbs with me.

Lots of variables of course......

Would ultimately like the ivc and turbine side to max around 6k. With a 3.267 stroke and an ivc in the 36 - 38 range I feel 6k is on par. Now I need to find a turbine section that is on the same page.


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twin precision 118mm's should spool instantly on your setup
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Originally Posted by LSOHOLIC
I run an ignition cut on my vette. N/A and spray.

And all the street driving.....I have it setup to power the cut box anything over 5 mph. It is a manual gear box.

But been that way for 4 years....absolutely zero issues. Matter of fact, I love it.


What are you saying the durability issues with ignition cut are ??

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I am saying that the fuel is exploding in the exhaust system, which can leverage open a valve at the wrong time. Ignition cut is notorious for floating valves on OEM spring engines. It is also additional wear and tear on turbochargers. Ignition cut is a kind of abuse, usually reserved for competition, where every ounce of energy counts, typically unacceptable rate of wear for daily driver engines. But as I have been told countless times already "most people on this forum barely drive their car 10,000miles, let alone 150k" Curious how many miles you have on the engine. Often, if an aftermarket spring is strong enough to withstand a high RPM ignition cut for years, it is also stiff enough to accelerate the wear/tear of the valvetrain beyond acceptable "daily driver" limits, facilitating "early rebuilds" and "20k mile head refurbishing" as a bland example.
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Ok.....decided to give the on3 70mm a shot for this first swing.

But I would like to thank you guys for such a techy discussion...lol.

Really like the twin 118 comment.....don't let anyone tell you differently....trolling is king on this site !!


Thanks....


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The On3 70 should work well for your goals, should definitely get you to your 10psi/11sec goal.

The ignition cut vs fuel cut discussion is quite interesting, more research is required on my end before I can comment on either.

I second the Troll's notion for twin 118's.
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