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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 11:50 AM
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Ive been on here since 05, and am finally going to mod a single cab and going turbo. Back when I started on this site, 12's were fast for a truck, I remember thinking if I could get my 05 crew cab in the 14's, how wonderful that would be. I got addicted and since at the time there were not may crew cabs, I wanted to be the fastest. I got that truck to run 12's, it was fun, that truck was always a conversation at the track, because it was usually all cars. By the time I did that though, time and life let everybody around me make 12's look slow. I wanted to start fresh, so im going with a 4.8 turbo because thats whats in my budget. I want to see consistent 11's out of it, and just have a good time. As im writing this there will be 20 more 4.8 turbo trucks running 10s, but I can live with that, because I share that same passion, and that is to just go have fun and surprise some "race" cars out there. I will update as I go. Thanks

This was the truck how I bought it 6 months ago. Paid 8600 cash for it. 03 4.8 with 85,000 miles. no mods except SSS 20's

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And here it is today with Efans, and SSS 22s

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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 11:56 AM
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I will start with a Trick Stg. 2 kit, already ordered with extra bung, and blanket/wrap.

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I ordered my autometer boost and afr gauge and pod

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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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Next up is Detroit tru trac, and diff cover

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I am keeping the 3.42 gears that are in it. I will be using the Dieshwerkz 60lb direct replacement injectors since ive already owned a set and was happy. Fuel pump mod too, just undecided on which one as of yet. Looking for a used 80E, just doing shift kit in that, I have a extra cross member to mod, and im buying the "tunedbyfrost" harness because ive used it before on my crew cab, and like how it ran off the 60e tune. I will be doing the tru cool, with braided hoses, bypassing the radiator. And ill end up picking up stall converter too. Id like to run 10-12lbs daily driver
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 12:15 PM
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I will be using ls9 gaskets and ARP studs in case I go bigger later. I have 221/226 camotion cam that I can use, not sure yet, may have to get up with stock48 for something. Will be doing oil pump/push rods/springs too while im in there.
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 12:35 PM
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Looks like a good start man! Turbo 4.8's sure are getting poplular around here but for good reason

I would get with stock48 for a cam, to me that camotion cam seems a bit big for a DD turbo 4.8 but thats just me. Should be a fun build!
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 01:42 PM
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This site needs to be changed to turbotrucks.net

Looks like you have a good start and chose some good parts. How long until you receive the turbo kit?
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Old Jun 24, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Looks like a great start and sounds like a good solid build plan. Any plans towards lowering it a little, I think it would really set the truck off.

Sub's for progress.
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Looks good! Looking forward to seeing the build
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Jason, you're an awesome influence buddy. You're the most passionate guy I've ever met when it comes to modifying and cruising in these trucks. I know it'll come out great and Jamie and I are down to help whenever we can.
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Old Jun 25, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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Great looking truck, looking forward to the build
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