Project "TURBONOMA" begins

[sy-clone]

Here are some pics of the engine I bought from Geomar. http://community.webshots.com/album/143793918eXWYyw

[hellbents10]

Oh no here we go.

[sy-clone]

Got some more pics to show. PEACE>Tony

[Biggun]

where did you get those valve covers at??

[hellbents10]

Things are starting to get better.

[99Xtreme_lover]

, its starting to look realy nice . the paint realy helped alot . Good job

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by Biggun

where did you get those valve covers at??

It's amazing what a little paint can do. Those are the stock covers spray painted with cast
aluminum color paint. PEACE>Tony

[MINTSICK]

Things are looking awesome, what turbo/intercooler is that?

[s10rz350]

Psycho!

[99Xtreme_lover]

It look so beautifull . Now that i see it I already miss it . I would like to buy it again . j/k
Geomar

[Jess]

somebody is dropping some $$$$ !!! looks real good man. paint the spacers the same as the covers.

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by MINTSICK

Things are looking awesome, what turbo/intercooler is that?

It's the one Bill Mach makes for his turbo kits. PEACE>Tony

[TIM]

heres a clean 95 xcab turbo i thought you guy would appreciate
http://syty.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=35808


sweet
T

[ZR1 S10]

You got any pics of your tbi/whipple setup?

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by 96s10

You got any pics of your tbi/whipple setup?

I never had a Whipple. Ihad a Powerdyne but took it off for the turbo.

[99Xtreme_lover]

I think he was refering to TIM . On his sig it says he have a wipple

[MINTSICK]

Quote: Originally Posted by TIM

heres a clean 95 xcab turbo i thought you guy would appreciate
http://syty.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=35808


sweet
T

That truck looks awesome!

[TIM]

Quote: Originally Posted by 96s10

You got any pics of your tbi/whipple setup?

yeah,i got some....ill post them tommorow on a new thread...

T

[sy-clone]

Started tearing the motor out today.Man this is hard work! PEACE>Tony

[s10rz350]

Sweet!

[Jess]

hey man, wheres my Corona ?

is your truck in your living room ?

what are gas prices where you are ?

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess

hey man, wheres my Corona ?
is your truck in your living room ?
what are gas prices where you are ?

Hey Jess, you're welcomed to as many Coronas as you can drink so long as you come visit
me in Puerto Rico.My house is built on stilts and the garage area is all the space underneath
the house.Gas prices here for premium runs around $1.70 gal. PEACE>Tony

[Jess]

lol, your Corona bill wouldn't be too large, i don't drink much. 6-8 and i'm buzzed.

why, does it flood there ?

$1.70, sheeesh. right now its about $2.35 here. gas prices go up & down, like the waves on the ocean, around here, every other day there different. its such a scam.

[s10rz350]

Did someone say free beer ? Party at Tony's!!!...

$2.50+ here for 91. Almost justifies spending $5.50 a gal on 100 octane.

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess

lol, your Corona bill wouldn't be too large, i don't drink much. 6-8 and i'm buzzed.why, does it flood there ?$1.70, sheeesh. right now its about $2.35 here. gas prices go up & down, like the waves on the ocean, around here, every other day there different. its such a scam.

The house was built that way to utilize all the available space on the lot. Makes for a huge garage area.I can store 7 to 8 cars.Well if you ever come down my way, you're more than
welcomed.PEACE>Tony

[sy-clone]

Sup people! Well I pulled out my factory motor today.Can you believe it only has 6000 miles on
it. I know, I know, my wife says I'm crazy and sometimes I think I am a little loco too . There are a few things that I need to get before I put in the stage III engine and turbo. I'll keep you guys
up to date as I go along. PEACE>Tony

[99Xtreme_lover]

cool , sponsered by summit ? hehehe
So did the rest went easy ?
Geomar

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by 99Xtreme_lover

cool , sponsered by summit ? hehehe
So did the rest went easy ?
Geomar

Yeah man,just like you said.Now I need to get some flange bolts to hold down the valve covers and spacers. Also got to get a 3" cat converter. PEACE>Tony

[Jess]

you don't know ho much i would like to visit, but i can't . but i WILL if i win the lottery

you are loco man . hey, how old are you ? you look about my age.

what does it say on your windshield ?

those valve cover bolts. they are 1/4"/20. i used threaded rod and stainless bolts = for effect, on my new covers. but bolts with washers should work for you. just gotta put a little high temp silicone on them.

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jess

you don't know ho much i would like to visit, but i can't . but i WILL if i win the lottery you are loco man . hey, how old are you ? you look about my age.
what does it say on your windshield ? those valve cover bolts. they are 1/4"/20. i used threaded rod and stainless bolts = for effect, on my new covers. but bolts with washers should work for you. just gotta put a little high temp silicone on them.

Keep playing the numbers Jess,who knows you may get lucky. I'm 54 yrs.young.The windshield
says GMC Syclone II. I'd like to find some flange bolts with those measurements and 4" long.
PEACE>Tony

[Jess]

well, you got me by several years, 39 here.

i know there are regular bolts that size, i saw them at HOME DEPOT. use those with washers and a little silicone. just don't tighten them too much. or you could get some tubeing and cut it to size and slid that over the bolts. where theres a will, theres a way.

[sy-clone]

Hi all, here's how the build is coming along. PEACE>Tony

[99Xtreme_lover]

It looks soooo beautifull . It looks like you don't have much more work to do to the truck .
Keep it going

[Lowsonoma03]

looks sweet so far, keep it up!

Quote: Originally Posted by TIM

heres a clean 95 xcab turbo i thought you guy would appreciate
http://syty.net/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=35808


sweet
T

Thats awesome this its AWD, but it looks like he used a 4x4 chassis. Think it could be done a 2wd chassis or no? I dont really know too much about AWD besides what it actually does. I've never got under a vehicle and looked at an AWD setup. It was just something i was pondering on and i figured i would ask.

[97s-dime4.3]

Quote: Originally Posted by Lowsonoma03

looks sweet so far, keep it up!



Thats awesome this its AWD, but it looks like he used a 4x4 chassis. Think it could be done a 2wd chassis or no? I dont really know too much about AWD besides what it actually does. I've never got under a vehicle and looked at an AWD setup. It was just something i was pondering on and i figured i would ask.

2wd makes it a lot more difficult because there are no cut out's/brackets etc. for the cv axles up front, starting with a 4wd just makes life a lot easier. Anything can be done........for a price

BTW tony i'm trying to decide if I like your truck or garage more , I wish I had that kind of space to play with. Do you have places around there to get parts ceramic coated and things along that line out there?

[sy-clone]

BTW tony i'm trying to decide if I like your truck or garage more , I wish I had that kind of space to play with. Do you have places around there to get parts ceramic coated and things along that line out there?[/quote]


My house is all out of motar and built on stilts, so the living space is above and I have the underside as a garage. I can park 7 to 8 cars in there. I don't know of any place here that does ceramic coating but usually the speed shops can provide services thru outside sources. Thanks for the comments.PEACE>Tony

[DNGRS DME]

Wow, thats awesome! i'm so impressed, that thing will RIP.

[sy-clone]

Got a call from Bill Mach today. I was worried that I would not pass emisions inspection due to
the header not having the egr hookup.Bill layed my worries to rest when he explained that I can
plug up the egr on the intake manifold and run without it cause he eliminates the egr when he reflashed the pcm. As long as I have a good working catalytic converter I should pass with no
problems. That's one less thing to worry about. Thanks Bill. PEACE>Tony

[ZR1 S10]

Makesure you make a nice setup for easy removal/installation of that cat. Cuz I dont think the turbo will like it that much?

[97s-dime4.3]

Quote: Originally Posted by 96s10

Makesure you make a nice setup for easy removal/installation of that cat. Cuz I dont think the turbo will like it that much?

I collapsed my cat on my 2001 jimmy when I was boosted , But I dont have to worry about that in tampa

[sy-clone]

Sup dudes.Did some more to the "Turbonoma" today. Went and put in my new stall converter.
The new converter is a Precision Industries Vigilante 3200 rpm lockup unit. As you can see
there's a big difference between the stock converter and the new one. Well I'm one more step
closer to completing my project.PEACE>Tony

[s10rz350]

Nice. whered ya order it from and how do I know a 2800 or 3000 will stall at that?

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by s10rz350

Nice. whered ya order it from and how do I know a 2800 or 3000 will stall at that?

I bought it from T.Byrne Motorsports.They had a gp going for the camaro guys and I got in on it.
It cost me $600+s/h. You need to give them some specs before they can recommend which
converter you need.PEACE>Tony

anyone do the turbo with a six speed and reg cab?

[MachPerformance]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ronjon

anyone do the turbo with a six speed and reg cab?

yep

[hellbents10]

lookin good sy-clone! thats a great converter too BTW.

[xtreme43s10]

Quote: Originally Posted by Ronjon

anyone do the turbo with a six speed and reg cab?

6 speeds own on the highway they are so much fun thats all i m going to say about that

[sy-clone]

Well guys I hit a snag in the instalation of the turbo. Seems the mandrel pipe that comes off
the turbo,the flange has the bolt hole too close to the pipe for me to put the bolt thru and
tighten it. Gonna have to send it back to Bill to correct it Tried using a stud but that won't work
either. Here's a pic to ilustrate what I mean. As you can see on the bottom right hand, the hole
is too close to the weld. Hope this doesn't take too long to correct.PEACE>TONY

[syclonedave]

Yeah, is that 1 of those secret fastener deals, or the person that built it never tryed it

[sy-clone]

Quote: Originally Posted by syclonedave

Yeah, is that 1 of those secret fastener deals, or the person that built it never tryed it

Guess it was never trial fitted to see if everything lined up.PEACE>Tony