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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Default 08 GMC lsx/turbo Update pg2

Well I decided to pull the trigger and do a LSX build got the block and other part coming in here are some picture will post more as I go along





Just a sneek peek.


*******UPDATE PAGE 6 PICs**********

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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 01:31 PM
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I was wondering when this truck would pop up again
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:03 PM
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Oh my...


Care to tell what size turbo and CI?

Gonna guess 408ci+ and 91mm+ turbo.

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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Thats gonna be a sick fast ride. Good luck with your build.
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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werent you already making like 800hp? jeez im in for the new setup for sure!
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Old Sep 15, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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I'm jealous..Looks great!
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:04 AM
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Well talked to LME and its going to be a 427 lsx
-LSX block
-Callies Dragonslayer crank
-Callies I beams
-Wiseco pistons
-ARP 2000 bolts
-Performance Induction Heads
-Precision PT8285 Turbo
-Header style Turbo kit
I will be taking more picture as material and the new turbo kit is being built.

@scooter k

Did you ever put the big brake kit on your truck?

Thanks for the comments guys

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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by mgonzo82
Well talked to LME and its going to be a 427 lsx
-LSX block
-Callies Dragonslayer crank
-Callies I beams
-Wiseco pistons
-ARP 2000 bolts
-Performance Induction Heads
-Precision PT8285 Turbo
-Header style Turbo kit
I will be taking more picture as material and the new turbo kit is being built.

@scooter k

Did you ever put the big brake kit on your truck?

Thanks for the comments guys


Yes I got it on last winter.
Your truck will be awesome...
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by mgonzo82
Well talked to LME and its going to be a 427 lsx
-LSX block
-Callies Dragonslayer crank
-Callies I beams
-Wiseco pistons
-ARP 2000 bolts
-Performance Induction Heads
-Precision PT8285 Turbo
-Header style Turbo kit
I will be taking more picture as material and the new turbo kit is being built.
Thats a nice parts list. I didnt know LME built turbo pipes?
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Atomic
Thats a nice parts list. I didnt know LME built turbo pipes?
Oddball turbo will be doing the pipes
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