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Thread: '89 Silverado RCSB 2wd LQ4/4L80e/76mm turbo build

  1. #11
    Finally some more progress!!!

    Got the motor/trans in:





    Started building hot pipes:











    The turbo is gonna be way out there I know, so we'll be making some braces to help hold it. More pics to come!

  2. #12
    Updates!!

    These are uncleaned welds, I still have alot of work to do!!

    Crossover:















    Down Pipe, LOTS of clearance, plenty for a 4"!!:







    And the rest: And yes I'll be running a down pipe for my wategate too.



    -John

    1989 RCSB 2WD Silverado w/6.0 & turbo swap in the works

    Turbo build:Click Here

    Previous 6.0 build thread:Click Here

  3. #13
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    You want to make another set of hot pipes for me? Looks damn good

    1989 RCSS 5.3/4L60E swap
    - 224/230 .581.591 112lsa,
    - 3200 Stall
    - DJM 4/6 drop
    - Nelson Tuned

    Building the truck GM never did..

  4. #14
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    Love the build, we are relatively in the same boat... Did you open the ring gaps up a bit or keep them stock?

  5. #15
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    This is awesome

    95 C1500 LM7, built 4L60e, Circle D 3200, LT's, Nelson tune, open differential, 3.42, and LS1 e-fans. Tractionless

  6. #16
    Quote Originally Posted by T-Stark View Post
    You want to make another set of hot pipes for me? Looks damn good
    Lol, not really! Its alot of work!

  7. #17
    Quote Originally Posted by Hivelocit View Post
    Love the build, we are relatively in the same boat... Did you open the ring gaps up a bit or keep them stock?
    Ring gaps are stock, I never even took the heads off lol

  8. #18
    Very nice job! Can you weld on the manifold with a MIG or you need a rod welder and special rod?
    Sorry for my bad English I'm french!

  9. #19
    Quote Originally Posted by bobbylog View Post
    Very nice job! Can you weld on the manifold with a MIG or you need a rod welder and special rod?
    I did! LOL Here's some good info:

    http://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-ind...manifolds.html


    Here are the hot pipes all laid out



    -John

    1989 RCSB 2WD Silverado w/6.0 & turbo swap in the works

    Turbo build:Click Here

    Previous 6.0 build thread:Click Here

  10. #20
    More progress!!






    -John

    1989 RCSB 2WD Silverado w/6.0 & turbo swap in the works

    Turbo build:Click Here

    Previous 6.0 build thread:Click Here

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