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

[roadrage41]

Well with a little more work and some luck she should fire up tomorrow. Where we are so far-

2004 5.3 90k miles
60# injectors
Walbro 255 lph fuel pump
Master Power T70 .68 A/R exhaust housing turbocharger
TiAL Q Blow Off Valve
TiAL MV-S Wastegate
KB Racing log manifold
Custom down pipe and cold side with intercooler
Swapped to 2 bar map sensor and screw in type IAT
New 87 fuel tank and sender
New Fragola Push Lock Fuel Line
New Dual Pass Radiator
Custom Modified C4 Corvette dual fan setup
External trans cooler we had laying around

Belltech 3500 spindles
Western Chassis - doesnt quite fit right flip-kit
Rear Disc conversion courtesy of Virginia 4x4 and Advance Auto

[big bear]

awesome!!!!! im anxiously awaiting man..haha

[roadrage41]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iq0q98tw9d4&feature=channel_video_title


click on my user name for one with sound, it hasnt finished uploading yet.

[roadrage41]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0xocdxnH-0&feature=channel_video_title

[bigchevyc30]

thing sounds bad man good job

[slammed79]

Yeah it does! Good work man!

[1979C20]

So, thats a 5.3 fuel powered vortec turbo charged?

[big bear]

wow...bad bad bad   you are the man

[beastie_3]

So, thats a 5.3 fuel powered vortec turbo charged?

fuel powered?

[roadrage41]

Lol, I got what you meant after reading it again, and yes its a Gasser.

[1979C20]

So, thats a 5.3 fuel powered vortec turbo charged?

fuel powered?

Whooops. Haha i didnt realize how vague that description was. Its been a long day. I finished rebuilding my engine from the heads up, and got to drive it today. Yes, i meant gas. I never would have thunk to turbo it. Seems pretty dang efficient/powerful.

[roadrage41]

Its not too bad, should be able to get up around 500 at the wheels how it is, that'll have my fuel pump just about maxed. Got a few loose ends to tie up, wanna do the interior, probably a rebuild on the tranny this winter, see how the whole setup works with the 4.10's. Etc.

[roadrage41]

RAWR! need to get out to the junk yard and get one in a little better shape.

[roadrage41]

Been recuperating from our shop open house, got the coolant overflow installed today, got new tie rods and sleeves, upper control arm shaft kits are on the way. Gonna order new shocks this Friday. Started it up for a little bit today to listen to the Turbo. Makes ya feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

[bigchevyc30]

i know how you feel i put the motor in my dually and everytime a crank it up i know its running cause i did the work on it. got to love the feeling you get from being able to fix these old trucks with ease. might take some time to do but hey i started on my truck with little mechanical skills i got me a book and as things go off i take pics of me taking them apart and follow the pics back to where its back together. keep up the good work man cant wait to see it all shined up