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Old 09-10-2009, 12:48 PM
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sorry man its a 78mm from forced induction with a 50mm bov and 42mm wg they are turbosmart. i will hopefully start the turd tonight
Old 09-10-2009, 03:38 PM
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how much would it cost to swap a 5.3 in a S10 like the one you have?And how much would a rolling chassis cost.A 94 S10 singlecab stepside
Old 09-10-2009, 10:07 PM
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so i got started and pulled the motor back out after mock up to drill and tap oil pan


engine bay getten washed off too

since i had only single exhaust i moved the trans cooler to d/s and added a fan

i made some cooler lines out 3/8 alum fuel line i had

i mounted the trans temp above trans with brass fittings. hint make sure you bring a ground wire to sender if you relocate it. ask me how i know

i made line for turbo -4 off sender
Old 09-10-2009, 10:10 PM
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if i had to do this again it would be around 6000 to do it correct with a 5.3 upgrading all the correct drivetrain and brakes
Old 09-11-2009, 07:12 PM
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looking good. hopefully i'll be making some progress on mine this weekend.
Old 09-11-2009, 11:40 PM
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well motor is back in and tom it should start i got a base tune off my friends 02 twin turbo base map and already made adjustment for injectors

Old 09-12-2009, 01:43 PM
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how much horse power are you expecting?
how much does it weigh?
Old 09-12-2009, 09:52 PM
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so i got alittle done today take a peep

exhaust is close but works


plumbed the wastegate to dump by bumper

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i was hopen for 650 rwhp
Old 09-14-2009, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by ls3s10
if i had to do this again it would be around 6000 to do it correct with a 5.3 upgrading all the correct drivetrain and brakes
is that with a cam,built tranny,bigger built rearend plus the cost of the truck right?It is because I am thinking of starting one but a slower process because of small funds.


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