1987 Chevy R30 CCLB Turbocharged 5.3 in - next up odds and ends

[roadrage41]

7k miles and the walbro in tank fuel pump is failing, gonna yank it and do an aeromotive 340.

[drama808]

Is there any way you could post up pics of your power steering lines?  Or any more info on what you did with your extra line for the hydroboost?  Thanks man.

[Captkaos]

Extra line for the hydroboost?  He won't have extra lines unless he removed it.  If you don't need the Hydroboost line swap pumps, that is what I did.

[roadrage41]

still have the hydroboost, with the 4 wheel discs this thing has pretty serious stopping power.

[drama808]

Any more updates on this thing? I love this truck.
Finally got mine going this weekend.

[roadrage41]

Truck has been together and been my daily driver for a while.

[roadrage41]

there's an updated engine shot for you guys

[frotosride]

Love the truck. got a question. I may have just skimmed over it but are you using a flashed factory pcm with custom tables or something like a FAST controler?

[roadrage41]

factory pcm, the fast stuff is nice, but not really needed.

[frotosride]

Thats sweet... I didn't realize that the factory would be capable of supporting boost but I guess adjusting the tables for your needs. bigest plus would definately be the cost. I'd much rather spend my time making it run over just spending the money for obviouse reasons but also because once you've been through every inch of the harnes and up and down on the tables you got a better handel on potential problems should they occur...
Love the truck..any new mods/time slips paint...anything (cupholder)

[roadrage41]

What most guys do is convert to speed density, basically get rid of the maf and upgrade if needed to a larger map sensor. Measures manifold pressure and adjusts fuel accordingly instead of relying on the maf. you can tune a turbo setup both ways, the SD just tends to be easier. Mine ran a map sensor from a cobalt turbo, the zl1 i believe is the source for the 3 bar, and the newer ecotec (cruze, sonic, et al.) run a 5 bar map, although I haven't seen anyone try to run one on an LS yet / know if its even possible.

My latest mod turned my truck into a trailblazer, involved a sale and some financing, but it was pretty painless overall. The heated seats are pretty nice.

[Captkaos]

All the STS kits we sell use the factory PCM, unless you are getting into some serious power delivery the stock PCM can handle it with the right tuner.   Our (my twins STS Turbo'd)  2000 Silverado that was just rebuilt is going to be switched to Speed Density and a 3 bar MAP.

Sorry to hear the Crew is gone roadrage1.

[roadrage41]

i sold it to a friend, I'll get pics of it as I see it around. after it got hit I lost all desire to work on the thing, so its really better off. Hes already put a new carrier in it and pulled the trans out for a rebuild.

The TBSS is making me pretty happy 4 days in, I just gotta keep the credit card in the wallet and stay off of the texas speed website. lol!

[Captkaos]

Ask him to join in...