PROJECTS GALLERY Vehicle builds | Engine Swaps | Conversions | Installation write ups |
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Oakley's History Lesson and Build Thread

Old Aug 25, 2014 | 04:15 PM
  #631  
oakley6575's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,235
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

I need the tank. I already have the bucket cut and plumbed for the two walbros.
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2014 | 04:45 PM
  #632  
69Camaro427's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 660
Likes: 0
Default

Gotcha, do you have a buddy that works at a chevy dealership and could use his discount? Are you wanting it to be new or don't mind used and in good shape?
Reply
Old Aug 25, 2014 | 04:50 PM
  #633  
oakley6575's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,235
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Really the only place I have looked is at the junkyard. Didn't even think about Chevy cause I figured they would be super expensive. But I should call and see I guess.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:29 PM
  #634  
Mortiz's Avatar
Formerly PurplePearl (2014-04-06)
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Default

What kind of mileage are you getting on e85 and a turbo?
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:33 PM
  #635  
oakley6575's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,235
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Originally Posted by Mortiz
What kind of mileage are you getting on e85 and a turbo?
I don't have numbers to throw at you but gas milage sucked on E85. I just got my truck back on full pump 91 octane. It gets better milage and I can travel in it now. My next step is a meth kit so I can drive it safely.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:35 PM
  #636  
Mortiz's Avatar
Formerly PurplePearl (2014-04-06)
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
Default

I am debating e85 or 91 and meth right now. 8mpg would kill 85 for me!
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:49 PM
  #637  
oakley6575's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,235
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

I finally put the hydrobooster in today. It is such an easy job but every freaking step fought me. Took me a long time to get it in but glad I stuck it out. It is night and day difference between the old vacuum assist bullshit. I can finally foot brake the truck up past 3000rpm. I think I got it up around 3400 or so which is way better than 2500 like it was before. I set the 2 step at 3200rpm and could make 7-8psi. Should only get better with tuning. Maybe I can turn up the 2 step and leave on 10psi. Tomorrow I'll put the drag radials on it and see how high I can launch it with this converter.

Quick question for you hydroboost guys. How hot do you hydroboost lines get? After I parked the truck, I touched them and they were piping hot. I couldn't hold my fingers on them for more than a second. Is this normal?


Name:  B9CE4ABE-7F0C-4087-BAB5-6E8869EC7A67_zpsyhvwpd2p.jpg
Views: 66
Size:  84.0 KB
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:50 PM
  #638  
Atomic's Avatar
I have a gauge for that
15 Year Member
Loved
Liked
Community Favorite
iTrader: (42)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 16,282
Likes: 438
From: Huntsville, AL
Default

They get very hot...
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:51 PM
  #639  
oakley6575's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,235
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Originally Posted by Mortiz
I am debating e85 or 91 and meth right now. 8mpg would kill 85 for me!
If you drive your truck a lot, I would do 91/meth. I just got tired of having to go to the gas station so much since there isn't E85 at every station. Kind of had to plan ahead when driving the truck to make sure I could make it an E85 station. No doubt that E85 is best for high horsepower and drag racing. But I drive my truck to much to want to worry about it.
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:52 PM
  #640  
oakley6575's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5,235
Likes: 4
From: Las Vegas, NV
Default

Originally Posted by Atomic
They get very hot...
Golden.
Reply

Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:06 PM.