TPP Turbo kit install/build thread!
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TPP Turbo kit install/build thread!
Well we finally started on the Trick Performance Products turbo kit install, all work is being done by J&S Performance and Tuning in Aurora, CO. Truck has a stock bottom end 4.8l, 04 LS6 cam/springs, LS6 heads shaved .020, TSP push rods, comp double roller, ARP head bolts and converted to a non EGR 05 intake manifold, and we will be converting to a 4 point steam vent setup and adding a LS6 Valley cover with a catch can of some sort. We got the full bolt in kit from TPP with a Magnum 72mm turbo, so far install is going good! I do need some pics of how the intercooler mounts though, seems like the top of the intercooler hits the radiator support before the included L brackets touch the frame? here are some mock up pics to start with, we did get the turbo manifold Ceramic coated and we plan on wrapping the down pipe and cross over with DEI Titanium heat wrap. From what i've seen on here it should be a runner ! It will be running on a J&S/Zippy 2 Bar SD tune once finished! I will be waiting for the 4l60e to take a crap lol, already have a 2wd 05 4l80e being gone though by J&S also just waiting on some parts and money lol, planning on doing a mild build: red eagle alto's, HD2 kit and a deep pan with 4l85e input/output shafts.....
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DO NOT buy the titanium wrap if you haven't already. The stuff is ****, just go with the regular old DEI wrap. I learned the hard way. Also, I would recommend going ahead and wrapping the log as well to help out with temps. The wrap really makes a difference. What turbo blanket is that? It looks as if you are going to have to lose the oil fill neck? It should definitely be a runner, and good call on the 2-bar SD Tune.
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DO NOT buy the titanium wrap if you haven't already. The stuff is ****, just go with the regular old DEI wrap. I learned the hard way. Also, I would recommend going ahead and wrapping the log as well to help out with temps. The wrap really makes a difference. What turbo blanket is that? It looks as if you are going to have to lose the oil fill neck? It should definitely be a runner, and good call on the 2-bar SD Tune.
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Haven't bought the wrap yet, was gonna go get some today, what problems did you have with it? Thanks for the heads up! Its a blanket that trick threw in for an extra 60 or 70 bucks, fits pretty nice. The oil neck is already gone and i have an aluminum oil cap on the way. Gonna try the manifold un wrapped for the moment and see how well it does with the coating?? Need to get some fiberglass heat shields for the plug wires too! Also plan on powder coating the valve covers and turbo housing crinkle red and the IC pipes gloss black and then i'll move the BOV up top and run a red Tial BOV.