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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:11 AM
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I just started my truck with the new 5.3l and turbo yesterday.. Made me almost shead a tear... Its the 1st build i have ever done so a lil proud of myself..
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:14 AM
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nice, wheres the video? or atleast pics...lol
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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damn that's a big cam!
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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Heres a pic if it comes up.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 01:29 AM
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used the truck intake for now.. It runs.. But needs a lil bit more tunning.. But I can say.. It was a good feeling..
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 03:41 AM
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Congrats, I can only imagine getting to that point...
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:17 AM
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Congrats! I have rebuilt ALOT of motors and nothing feels better than when you get it done and fire it up for the first time.
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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awesome! we'll be seeing a video in how long?
also, what are the specs on the turbo?
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Its a t60 compressor with t/3 turbine side.. takin baby steps for now.. As far as videos.. In about 2 weeks.. Gonna finish it and gonna have nicD work his magic on it..
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Old Jan 7, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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That looks like an awesome build, do you plan on taking it to the track? i would love to see it run.
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