Turbo 5.3 Xtreme very soon DFW
07-18-2012, 10:48 PM
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Thanks bud! Yup, log style headers have worked great for turbo builds. It's tough in the pics but these are 2" primary's into a 2.5" log. Should create some pretty good velocity. If for some reason they don't perform I will fab up some true turbo headers but from what I have seen they should work.
07-24-2012, 09:41 PM
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Nice build. I wish I were closer, I'd weld your headers up for free and it would look much different. I'm a stickler for stuff like that....The first thing people will look at is the exhaust system when the hood is lifted.
07-25-2012, 07:43 AM
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UPDATE : Getting ready to put the motor/trans in for good then finish downpipe and cold side. Will post more pics when done.
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08-07-2012, 12:23 PM
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Great Project, and everything looks good. Doing a stock L76 truck engine in my 03 Sonoma so I'm glad to see it fits so good. Adding a 6L80 to get a more interesting daily driver.
08-07-2012, 01:27 PM
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TA has been running for months 
been too damn hot to race. I am however gearing up for the next Texas Invitational in October. Changing up a few things. Good luck running 12lbs with no IC. Plan on running e85? Curious to see what those IATs rise to.
Let me know when you want a crack at the TA.
been too damn hot to race. I am however gearing up for the next Texas Invitational in October. Changing up a few things. Good luck running 12lbs with no IC. Plan on running e85? Curious to see what those IATs rise to. Let me know when you want a crack at the TA.
08-07-2012, 01:58 PM
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TA has been running for months been too damn hot to race. I am however gearing up for the next Texas Invitational in October. Changing up a few things. Good luck running 12lbs with no IC. Plan on running e85? Curious to see what those IATs rise to.
Let me know when you want a crack at the TA.
been too damn hot to race. I am however gearing up for the next Texas Invitational in October. Changing up a few things. Good luck running 12lbs with no IC. Plan on running e85? Curious to see what those IATs rise to. Let me know when you want a crack at the TA.
Wanna finish the blazer to have a little fun with. I will eventually intercool it, but to get it up and running I gotta make sure it runs cool before I start restricting airflow to the radiator. Easy to do, no issues.
I'll hollar at you when I get the notch done bro. I do remember now you mentioning something about bearing taking a dump, that sucks for sure.
08-07-2012, 06:48 PM
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Love this build I just recently sold my 1995 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible because I started a auto detailing business and needed to be mobile. my old ride.
I bought a 2002 Xtreme Blazer just like yours, always wanted one and figured now was the time. Bought some 20" Irocs for it.
The new ride.
I have been thinking about doing a 5.3 swap so I really love this thread
Here is my link on s10forum.com showing my paint restore on mine, good luck on your build I will be watching.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f3/fro...1/#post7914859
-Buddy-
I just recently sold my 1995 Pontiac Trans Am Convertible because I started a auto detailing business and needed to be mobile. my old ride.I bought a 2002 Xtreme Blazer just like yours, always wanted one and figured now was the time. Bought some 20" Irocs for it.
The new ride.
I have been thinking about doing a 5.3 swap so I really love this thread
Here is my link on s10forum.com showing my paint restore on mine, good luck on your build I will be watching.
http://www.s10forum.com/forum/f3/fro...1/#post7914859
-Buddy-