And so it begins... Project "Turbo X"

[Zerocool350]

looks nice man.

[xieatcatbrainsx]

Hey black, what made you choose the yella terras over the harland sharps? JW. and you have to let us know how those power slots work, I want to put some nice discs up front in mine.

[Black X]

I had the harland sharps originally, but I suffered from a valve float issue at 5800rpm early in the season. After some investigation, I blamed the harlands. It turned out that it was actually a pushrod length issue. My pushrods were .050" to short. I sold the harlands and ordered the yella terras because of the weight over the nose. The harlands are heavy at the tip and the Yella terras are significantly lighter at the tip.

The construction of the Yella terras night and day over the harlands in my opinion.

[LOW S-10]

Very nice. Love it 100%.

[1320chevy]

You're workings brings a tear to my dreams. What would you charge for a LS3 swap into an s10? and where are u locating your turbo? in bed or under? are there any extreme fab works needed for the LS swaps? firewall, frame, or is it like my last s10 project of a turbo 305 in a 95?

thx, Paul

and what area of canada? im 20 minutes from the ontario border by 1000 islands/alexandria bay

[1320chevy]

dear lord, nvm... just mapquested ur local track, and its a 35 hour drive w/o stops...

[Black X]

Quote: Originally Posted by 1320chevy

dear lord, nvm... just mapquested ur local track, and its a 35 hour drive w/o stops...

If your serious in a swap bud get in contact with V8Power on this site. He builds beautiful LS trucks for hire...

You cant beat his work for the price.

[Zerocool350]

agree, he is doing a beautiful job on the colorado SS

[BudRacing]

It looks even more stock than his previous projects, which is hard to do.

[Black X]

Well I dropped the truck off at the Chassis Shop for the cage last night. Been a long time since the trucks seen snow... My trailer backed out on me at the last minute.

A 4000RPM converter and Ice =

[zq8fromhell]

not doubting, but Im really interested to hear how the hell you are getting 27 mpg, or around that with these 5.3's and 6.0's that are souped up...is it all in the tuning, or does the fact that your are pushing 2 tons, lowered, instead of 3 tons, in a 4x4 where these engines normally reside?

Also, whats your take on the aluminum 5.3 and 6.0? Good for swapping if someone were looking for a plain jane DD motor that had some pep?

[Black X]

Quote: Originally Posted by zq8fromhell

not doubting, but Im really interested to hear how the hell you are getting 27 mpg, or around that with these 5.3's and 6.0's that are souped up...is it all in the tuning, or does the fact that your are pushing 2 tons, lowered, instead of 3 tons, in a 4x4 where these engines normally reside?

Also, whats your take on the aluminum 5.3 and 6.0? Good for swapping if someone were looking for a plain jane DD motor that had some pep?

There are a lot of factors that come together to get the fuel milage that I do... Some sacrafices had to be made... One of the biggest ones being cam size. The tune is one of the key points making it happen, I have spent many hours on the highway tuneup. The weight of the truck and the fact that its not turning a transfer case also helps...

I would love a aluminum 5.3L for a DD swap. Any of the LS offerings will work well with that kinda application though.

[zq8fromhell]

all valid points...dare I say 27mpg almost allows me to justify this swap in the name of.....economy. hahaha


but what were you getting with the stock 5.3? same?

[Black X]

Quote: Originally Posted by zq8fromhell

all valid points...dare I say 27mpg almost allows me to justify this swap in the name of.....economy. hahaha


but what were you getting with the stock 5.3? same?

About the same... 28-29 in the 5.3L 26 with the A/C on

[zq8fromhell]

and i just want to clarify, this was the truck motor variant correct? this is outrageous...gm should put v8s in for mileage, good god!

[Zerocool350]

Black X I need your help tuning mine so I can get that extra few mpgs

[Rompn]

Quote: Originally Posted by zq8fromhell

and i just want to clarify, this was the truck motor variant correct? this is outrageous...gm should put v8s in for mileage, good god!

Plus he has always ran an automatic tranny. Get a manual in there and it can only help.

[Black X]

Quote: Originally Posted by Rompn

Plus he has always ran an automatic tranny. Get a manual in there and it can only help.

I set the lock up on the converter to lock early and lock hard so running down the highway its really no difference then running a stick.

[99 BUCKET]

are/were you running the stock rods on your 370?

[Black X]

I am so. The turbo motor will have Compstar rods though

[99 BUCKET]

arp rod bolts? what cc head were you using?

[Rompn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Black X

I set the lock up on the converter to lock early and lock hard so running down the highway its really no difference then running a stick.

Gotcha...But a manual is so much more fun.

[Black X]

Quote: Originally Posted by 99 BUCKET

arp rod bolts? what cc head were you using?

Yes ARP 2000 rod bolts, Heads are 64cc with a .050" compressed gasket. Pistons sit .009" out of the hole for a compression of 11.2:1

[Zerocool350]

11.2CR plus turbo and juice. Your just crazy man! I envy you!

[99 BUCKET]

he's dropping the compression, new pistons and rods. he posted it earlier.

aside, X what shifter did you find worked with the 4l60? and are you running a console? I know you have posted pics somewere.

[Black X]

The New motor will be 9.5:1 compression

Bucket here is a picture of the shifter. Its a B&M Hammer. Any 4 speed shifter that works on a 700R4 will work on a 60E they dont list this because people then think the shifter will also control the electtronics in the trans... I have changed the shift knob

[99 BUCKET]

that happen to be what i was looking at. It looks like I could get it to work with the blazer console in mine.

thanks

[vortec97]

so x that shifter will work like a mechanical trans? because i have a 4l60e with a blazer floor shifter and i want a ratchet style shifter like yours...

[91sonomast]

are ur hands small, or are those pistons just that damn big?

[Black X]

Quote: Originally Posted by vortec97

so x that shifter will work like a mechanical trans? because i have a 4l60e with a blazer floor shifter and i want a ratchet style shifter like yours...

Yes the shifter will work on any 60E as long as the ECM still controlls the transmission. All the shifter does is move the detent lever.

[Black X]

Quote: Originally Posted by 91sonomast

are ur hands small, or are those pistons just that damn big?

Probably a little of both I do have small hands but they are a 4.030"piston.

[99 BUCKET]

I cant recall, but are you still running the gas tank in the stock location? I am curious as to your turbo location and how you are going to run your charge pipes back into the engine compartment. also you going to run the standard 2.25" cold side (I say std cause that is what seems to be the norm on ls1 tech) that said you going to use aluminum for the cold side.

just giving you an idea (if you have not thought about it already) I am planning to go to a blazer 2dr tank(for weight transfer issues), in doing so it would all to mount a turbo in the old tank location and give ample clearance. This would allow some one to run the cold side up in to the engine compartment near the break booster with less bends on the charge side. once that was done follow the wheel leaving the enigne compt. in the front, turn toward the center of the truck, pass the intercooler then back up into the engine compartment on the pass side.

that make any sense?