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Old May 24, 2012 | 09:13 AM
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Default '89 Chevy C1500 6.0 turbo build

I know I just got done doing the 6.0 build in this truck but after getting a ride in my brothers turbo 4.8 I just couldn't resist!! I sold the engine and trans out of it and now have most of the money to do the 5.3 and turbo build.

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-'03 6.0L LQ4
-'99 4L80e with HD-2 shift kit and stock 2200 stall
-10 bolt rear with Detroit TruTrac and 4.10's
-Turbonetics 76mm with .96 A/R turbo
-Home grown forward facing stock mainfold turbo kit
-Bed mounted fuel cell with in-line Bosch 044 pump and 95# injectors

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Old May 24, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Fuel system plans:

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Parts received so far:

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Old May 24, 2012 | 09:37 AM
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I also got me "eBay" BOV in the mail yesterday, I'm actually impressed for $75, although I did order a black one and this one is really dark green:

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Old May 24, 2012 | 10:38 AM
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nice bro i want to do somthing like that
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Old May 26, 2012 | 12:24 PM
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Turbo has been ordered!!

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Its a Turbonetics Hurricane Vanessa 7668 76mm .96 a/r

Details: Turbo, Hurricane 7668 Vanessa
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Old May 26, 2012 | 12:31 PM
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Moar parts!

Trans-Dapt #4595

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CX racing intercooler part # IC0008:

Core Size: 18"X12"X4"
Overall Size: 25"x16"x4"
3" Inlet & Outlet on the Side
4" Core


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Old May 26, 2012 | 12:49 PM
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FIC 1000cc injectors, they flow 95lb @ 3 bar (43.5psi), 108lb @ 4 bar (58psi)... I just told him I wanted 80# injectors and he told me to reach my goal of 700rwhp on E85 I would need at least 95lb injectors so he sent me these LOL:

High Performance New Fuel Injectors - New Bosch - FIC FLOW MAX BOSCH , LS3, LS7, LS8, LS9 95LB FUEL INJECTOR - Fuel Injector Connection

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Precision wastgate, looks like really good quality!

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Board up your windows!!! Hurricane Vanessa is HERE!!!

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Looking good.

What cell is that?
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