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    Newbie to Site w/89 GMC 5.3 Swap

    Hey everyone,

    My name is Derek and I just signed up on this site. I have an 89 GMC Sierra wth a 5.3 Swap. (see sig) I'm driving it for another month before it goes up for the winter and gets a T76 Front mount turbo. (Custom made from Giffin Performance)

    I work at a GM Dealer so if anyone needs any info. (specs, GMVIS etc) I'll help you out where I can.

    Just wanted to share some pics/vids

    First Start
    Dyno Run
    At the Track







    See you guys on the board!
    -Derek
    Last edited by ForcedInduction; 10-25-2007 at 09:12 PM.
    -Derek
    www.GiffinsPerformance.com
    1989 GMC Sierra
    5.3 Swap, Z06 Cam, Z06 Valve Springs, NX Express 150 shot, Giffin Performance Custom Front mount turbo kit, MPT70 Turbo, HP Tuners, Meth Injection, 4L80E with transbrake, 3" exhaust, 3.08 gears

    Turbo Build Video

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    Welcome to the site and badass truck.

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    Welcome
    2001 GMC Silverado



    Stock Bottom End LQ9, MS3, Stock 317's, Victor Jr, Aron's Elbow, 90mm TB, 1 7/8 TSP headers, FLT 4L80-E, Rossler Trans-Brake, 3600 PI TQ, 4.10's, 31" tire. Nitrous Dave System with Zex plate. On 150 shot 10.53 @ 128MPH 1.51 60'

    Old Setup = Trick Turbo Kit Tuned/Installed By Nelson Performance 10.78 @ 127.08 1.62 60'

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    welcome to the site! what did you end up running at the NE track?
    1951 3100
    1984 C10

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    my best run was 14.8@94 mph. That was without nitrous. I dont plan on using any n2o until I get my traction problems out of the way.
    -Derek
    www.GiffinsPerformance.com
    1989 GMC Sierra
    5.3 Swap, Z06 Cam, Z06 Valve Springs, NX Express 150 shot, Giffin Performance Custom Front mount turbo kit, MPT70 Turbo, HP Tuners, Meth Injection, 4L80E with transbrake, 3" exhaust, 3.08 gears

    Turbo Build Video

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    Welcome

    Clean truck
    See my truck data in the "My Garage" section here... http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...tml#post191709

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    wowzers thats the nicest truck i have seen that was a long bed in that body style. that truck is really nice cool hood an mirrors too.

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    hahaha cool **** many ill be doing my 5.3 t56 swap this winter maybe ill see u down there im from maine and the dyno and track will be the first couple places ill be. nice truck

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    Where in Maine do you live? I goto Gearhead Performace Dyno in Bangor. Only because my buddy works there. Its a 3 hour drive for me!
    -Derek
    www.GiffinsPerformance.com
    1989 GMC Sierra
    5.3 Swap, Z06 Cam, Z06 Valve Springs, NX Express 150 shot, Giffin Performance Custom Front mount turbo kit, MPT70 Turbo, HP Tuners, Meth Injection, 4L80E with transbrake, 3" exhaust, 3.08 gears

    Turbo Build Video

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    Welcome to the site Derek! That is one of the nicest OBS LWB trucks I have seen! Good job! It looks like you have a lot of the ingredients needed to break into the low 14's--but is it the lack of a posi? Do you spin pretty bad off the line? I noticed your custom user title says Gravy Train Conductor...do you know TxStVanWilder? Cause I know he is the Fag Train Conductor...LOL!!!

    2000 ECSB 6.0L
    TORQUER V2 CAM ● COMP 918's ● 7.4 HARDENED PUSHRODS ● K&N SERIES 77 CAI ● 80mm BBK ●PACESETTER LT HEADERS AND 3'' ORY ● SUPER 40 FLOW ● 3000 STALL ● 4.10s ● BUILT 80e ● VORTEC PERFORMANCE TUNE ● MSD 8.5mm PLUG WIRES● ELEC. CUTOUT ● UD & ALT PULLEYS ● FLEX-A-LITE E-FANS ● 22" CENTERLINE STINGRAY III's ● LUND FIBERGLASS TONNEAU ● 2" LEVELING SHACKLES ● 12K HID LOWS & FOGS ● LEDs ● DEBADGED ● WHITE-FACED ESCALADE GAUGES ● KICKER 450.1 ● 2-CVR 10's ● DS60's ● K693's

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