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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Visionxorb
ill gladly be a guine pig and take my truck to a sts dealer and let then play all week end if i can keep it when there done **** id leave right now this second, go up to synergy motorsports...maybe f8l z71 be kind enough to let me crash at his place

In a red hot second bro!

I just got my new place and have 2 spare bedrooms so you could stay as long as needed. Hahaha
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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My biggest concern is that my engine should make 550-600hp all motor and I want to push it hard with a turbo setup. Will the tubing be big enough to support the air flow that I need? In all honestly I would like to see 15psi on this engine. According to the calculations I've done. It needs to be able to flow 140 lbs of air and should support 1350hp but thats if my calculations are right.
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I thought this would be perfect for you and pullen. Those pimped out 70 trucks woun't know what hit them.
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If you were a close to KC I would have sent you a PM saying you get a 6.0 kit and I would make it work for you. There's not that much differnce from the 6.0 kit. The three main things are the turbo size, the throttle body differnt position, and feed for the oil. Thats about it and none are a big deal they can easily be delt with.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 06:50 PM
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yeah tobad its freaking far,thanks though, although the main problem is the money,,,damn college!!!!! I NEED HP this is sad truck so slow
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Tierod, there are no FI street classes for pulling, unless your a diesel. Beside, any step up to mod classes calls major saftey equiment. engine shields, kill switch, cage, fire suit, fire control(sometimes). Not ideal for street driven truck!! But my big concern is the allison trans with a max rated input rpm of only 5000 rpm, Have been asking this why and what lets go. But nobody can give a straight answer. And all of the people I have talk said it not a good idea to run over 5000 rpm on the allison trans. sent DTT an email with this question let you know what they say. But this is why I am considering a 4l80e swap, which will put a damper on some other things.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Visionxorb: the is a reason why your truck is sad slow, STOP buying audio stuff, start buying some real sound makers, header with e-cutouts, big cam, alum heads, intake.
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Old Jan 16, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 8100hammer
Visionxorb: the is a reason why your truck is sad slow, STOP buying audio stuff, start buying some real sound makers, header with e-cutouts, big cam, alum heads, intake.
LOL, I havent bought stereo stuff now in a long time...not for the truck or my hometheater. that being said, id say the system in my truck cost me 1/4 the price of just a basic turbo kit...go fast parts cost to much, why cant they be like electronics...come out at 4000 bucks and then next year pick it up at bestbuy for 100.
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Old Jan 17, 2005 | 01:51 AM
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Tbyrne: So I take you will also offer a bottem end upgrade, when I and other people get greedy with boost(sending the pistons to an early grave), All at a rock bottom pricing!! Please, I ask nicely.

Visionxorb: I have only stuck in $980 into performance, just keep a sharp eye out for good deals and free stuff that people don't want. That includes cam, cat back exhaust, pcm tune, front locker, and Air intake.
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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 09:43 AM
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and have 2 spare bedrooms so you could stay as long as needed. Hahaha
A friend of mine said that to someone before. He ended up with a roommate for 2 years

8100hammer: I expect people to start getting greedy and ending up with empy holes in their blocks so I'm looking into various bottom end upgrades now. You'll done very good with the "budget mods". Damn good!
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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ok this thread died way to fast....any news updates rumors ANYTHING?!?!!?
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Old Feb 1, 2005 | 07:49 PM
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