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5.3/T-56 RCSB OBS Build

I started this thread over at 67-72chevytrucks.com, heres the original thread. 5.3/4l80e RCSB build - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network
Here's a quick rundown.

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 7606924)

My buddy bought this truck about 2 years ago. It Originally had a 4.3 and a 5 speed. That got swapped for a 468 and th400, then got swapped for a 5.3/4l60e. The last setup he had in it was a 6.0/4l80e with a on3 76mm. I recently aquired the roller in a trade. My plans are a cammed 5.3 on a 175 shot, decent built 4l80E with a 3600 stall edge converter.
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...087DBBF7A1.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...550ACD86C3.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...13E4753762.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...3AD221A1C9.jpg
On our way to TX2k15 in Houston
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...E90DE37C1C.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...15AB7591BD.jpg

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 7606948)

I bought a drag wheel setup and got the engine set in.
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...DFB4EF9821.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...46A7E5CA2F.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...6869B618E9.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...8CFA0DF1A9.jpg

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 7606954)

The engine is out of my car, Im switching to a big turbo setup in it.
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...1B70AF04BE.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...435E5D57A3.jpg
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http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...9719911A26.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...0D725296C7.jpg

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 7612696)

Headers showed up yesterday. I got the paint stripped, v-bands welded on, and repainted with a few coats of vht.
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...447B8C7057.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...6567CEFFDA.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...1461233748.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...612F1A5B66.jpg

And in its current state. I need to start on the wiring and get the cooling system wrapped up.

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Originally Posted by jgh64pkup (Post 7643989)

Not much of an update, but i did move it outside and get some better pictures after I installed the lights. I still need to adjust the headlights, theyre way off.
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...B4ABB91020.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...B4C6A99CA5.jpg
http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/a...6CDBEF5C7A.jpg

That's a good looking truck. It's nice to see someone going the nitrous route.

Thanks. The setup in my car went 7.4 @96 on a stock truck intake, and a junk fogger nozzle on a 150 shot. we tried bigger jets but it didnt change anything, so I'm not sure where it quit flowing. I think it should do a lot better on the 2 stage plate.
http://vid886.photobucket.com/albums...stangtrack.mp4

I finally got to drive the truck Sunday. It starts off in second and goes straight to 3rd. Im thinking the 1-2 shift solenoid is bad.

Got the shift solenoid changed and got the trans working. Then I decided to get rid of the 80e. I pulled everything and traded it for a t-56 swap. M12 t-56 out of a GTO, Monster Stage 4, and a B&M Ripper.
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I dig the build. Keep the updates coming!

Got the t56 in for mockup. The shifter clears the bench seat surprisingly.
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It also clears the exhaust.
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That's nice your exhaust worked with the t56 too.