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Topic: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project (Read 63189 times)
okiesinmt
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #30 on:
December 18, 2007, 09:33:53 AM »
Hey Chris
What are you using for engine management?
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Captkaos
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #31 on:
December 18, 2007, 09:45:06 AM »
127749 ecm (turbo app ECM)
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Chris Lucas
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okiesinmt
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #32 on:
December 19, 2007, 04:08:21 PM »
I'm not familiar with the turbo appl. What did it come off originally or is some burning a chip for the application?
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #33 on:
December 19, 2007, 04:47:29 PM »
The ECM was used on the Syclone/Typhoon/Turbo Sunbird.
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Chris Lucas
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #34 on:
January 07, 2008, 05:09:01 PM »
Sunday January 6th, 2008:
"rebuilt" a 1985 HEI unit from a Z28 so I can keep my current connections. Now I just have to make an adapter to connect the 85 big cap HEI with the 87-95 HEI...
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VileZambonie
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #35 on:
January 07, 2008, 05:14:01 PM »
Isn't the distributor you put rebuilt a 4 wire ESC? Why not just use a newer distributor?
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #36 on:
January 07, 2008, 05:30:10 PM »
It is the computer off a 85 Z28 with Tuneport. Its a 7 pin module not a 4 pin. I didn't want to spring for an Accel or MSD yet until I get the turbo on it..
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #37 on:
January 07, 2008, 05:36:35 PM »
I meant it had the 4 wire pigtail that goes to the ESC module not the dist module. Sorry for the confusion.
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #38 on:
January 22, 2008, 11:09:18 AM »
Saturday January 13th, 2008:
Found out the Large cap HEI won't fit with the rear exit fuel lines. Thought I had enough room but didn't...
Monday January 21st, 2008:
picked up a 91 small cap distributor.
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JJSZABO
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #39 on:
January 22, 2008, 11:23:58 AM »
Looking Good Chris
Why turbos insted of supercharging?
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Jeff
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Son regained interest when truck was almost completed
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #40 on:
January 22, 2008, 11:44:49 AM »
1) My brother sells STS turbo kits via
www.gracemotorsports.biz
2) They have unlimited operational range, and I can control it with just a wastegate.
3) Power potential is higher than a supercharger
4) I love the way they sound
This is my twin brothers 2000 RCSB with stock 5.3L and a STS remote turbo... (1/4mile was 12.28...@ 109.95mp)
http://www.gracemotorsports.biz/video/JCfreakvsSRT10Extd.mov
It now has a 6.0L in it and a bigger turbo housing...
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #41 on:
January 22, 2008, 01:37:15 PM »
Good points!!
I am partial to the mad max look - Big supercharger sticking out of the hood
I don't know much about turbos except they get their power from the exhaust. Did you need larger injectors? How did you put it all together(design wise)? Is your brother helping you? I wouldn't know where to begin.
GREAT video - WOW!! Thanks
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Jeff
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #42 on:
January 22, 2008, 03:42:22 PM »
I didn't build this motor with the intention of putting a turbo on it. But I don't plan to put more than about 7lbs to it (maybe 10lbs once
)
It does have low compression pistons which is required for any supercharging (turbo or blower) but I would feel better with forged pistons.
It does need larger injectors (It has 42lbs in it now)
He isn't helping me on this one, his company is basically a partnership between us. He does the ECM tuning for the 99-up trucks, and I will be using it when I twin turbo my 73-87chevytrucks pickup as it has a 6.0L/4L80E out of a 2000 pickup...
You can put a turbo on just about anything if you don't plan to go overboard. They should be able to take about 5lbs in a driver... I wouldn't attempt a carb'd turbo app though. Mainly because I don't like carbs.
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Chris Lucas
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #43 on:
January 22, 2008, 05:28:50 PM »
thats awsome that ur going to be running a turbo. ive been looking into it recently and thinking about getting a small turbo and fab up all the pipes for it myself or if i can, ill buy some turbo headers instead of building them. are you going to be running it under the truck like the sts kits or under then hood? before i attempt this i need to get my new engine first lol. i definitely want more info on this project haha
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Re: 73-87chevytrucks.com - Jimmy Project
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Reply #44 on:
January 22, 2008, 05:33:39 PM »
Can you post some pix of your Jimmy? (the truck) lol
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