My 1989 C1500 RCSB SS Bed Twin Turbo 5.3
Jul 4, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Looks like its gonna be a fun project. Would you mind explaining your approach to bracing them to me? How far do you plan to push it boost wise?
Jul 4, 2013 | 02:13 PM
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No problem at all. On the C6 Manifolds they have some sweet flanges that come off the manifolds that the original heat shield is held on by (10mm nuts, underside which is flipped up). I used a couple of strips of angle to bolt them to the manifold and welded to the bottom of the hot side's just for extra support. I have built many turbo vehicles and this is the only actual one I have braced, never have had an issues with any of them "snaping after a week". Hopefully I will have it breathing by next weekend.
Well, depending on how it handles e85, I'm shooting for 15psi or so. On my blazer I ran a single on3 76mm, 60lb injectors, 340 pump and 255 pump but ran out of injector at 12psi @ 16 deg. Was seeing 102% duty cycle which I believe it was laying down 550 or so at the tires thru the 4l60. Hoping these 80lbers will give it enough to feed 15psi.
Jul 4, 2013 | 02:49 PM
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I didn't assume anything...in fact I asked first before making a joke. If you notice the "lol" at the end, that implies humor.
I asked because there's no visible bracing in any of your pics.
I may not know everything....but I've built more than my fair share of turbo and supercharged vehicles over the years and I wrench on some 4000+ HP Pro Turbo cars....I know a few things.
I asked because there's no visible bracing in any of your pics.
I may not know everything....but I've built more than my fair share of turbo and supercharged vehicles over the years and I wrench on some 4000+ HP Pro Turbo cars....I know a few things.
Jul 4, 2013 | 02:56 PM
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I didn't assume anything...in fact I asked first before making a joke. If you notice the "lol" at the end, that implies humor.
I asked because there's no visible bracing in any of your pics.
I may not know everything....but I've built more than my fair share of turbo and supercharged vehicles over the years and I wrench on some 4000+ HP Pro Turbo cars....I know a few things.
I asked because there's no visible bracing in any of your pics.
I may not know everything....but I've built more than my fair share of turbo and supercharged vehicles over the years and I wrench on some 4000+ HP Pro Turbo cars....I know a few things.
Jul 4, 2013 | 03:02 PM
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Thanks man. It's always the "man, I know everything so I assume your an idiot" response that always tickles me lol.
No problem at all. On the C6 Manifolds they have some sweet flanges that come off the manifolds that the original heat shield is held on by (10mm nuts, underside which is flipped up). I used a couple of strips of angle to bolt them to the manifold and welded to the bottom of the hot side's just for extra support. I have built many turbo vehicles and this is the only actual one I have braced, never have had an issues with any of them "snaping after a week". Hopefully I will have it breathing by next weekend.
Well, depending on how it handles e85, I'm shooting for 15psi or so. On my blazer I ran a single on3 76mm, 60lb injectors, 340 pump and 255 pump but ran out of injector at 12psi @ 16 deg. Was seeing 102% duty cycle which I believe it was laying down 550 or so at the tires thru the 4l60. Hoping these 80lbers will give it enough to feed 15psi.
No problem at all. On the C6 Manifolds they have some sweet flanges that come off the manifolds that the original heat shield is held on by (10mm nuts, underside which is flipped up). I used a couple of strips of angle to bolt them to the manifold and welded to the bottom of the hot side's just for extra support. I have built many turbo vehicles and this is the only actual one I have braced, never have had an issues with any of them "snaping after a week". Hopefully I will have it breathing by next weekend.
Well, depending on how it handles e85, I'm shooting for 15psi or so. On my blazer I ran a single on3 76mm, 60lb injectors, 340 pump and 255 pump but ran out of injector at 12psi @ 16 deg. Was seeing 102% duty cycle which I believe it was laying down 550 or so at the tires thru the 4l60. Hoping these 80lbers will give it enough to feed 15psi.
Cool, I have a pretty good mental image of what you did. Do you have a pics of how it's braced? I just always like to see different ideas to feed my imagination when I do a future turbo build.
Jul 6, 2013 | 09:57 AM
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And you will! I have a fanatic nephew that would love to see you do that. He has a blown 434 early 60s Nova and would love to go turbo. Maybe y'all can hook up and talk cars lol. I want to see your build in person too! Kennedale sometime?
I love the build man. Keep us posted!