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Gigantic turbo, LS1'ish motor, custom kit, and a Nova

Discussion in 'The Builds Board Hall of Fame Builds' started by B4Ctom1, Jan 23, 2008.

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  1. ColtGT4g63

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    I am just curious what kind of metal / thickness you guys are using for the cross over section? As well as the headers. Thank you. BAD ASS car btw. :)
     
    ColtGT4g63, Jan 20, 2010
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  2. pokerface

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    Wow nice build what size downpipe is that? :angel:
     
    pokerface, Jan 22, 2010
    #182

  3. Dave R

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    Damn Aaron. Looks like you're still having fun with the car. Sometimes I wish I never sold mine.

    Good luck with it again this year.

    Dave
     
    Dave R, Jan 24, 2010
    #183

  4. huffer

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    :(..somehow I've missed this build... :bang:
    wicked setup!!
    :2thumbs:
     
    huffer, Jan 24, 2010
    #184

  5. Mattsv8_03

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    what drives the cable. i dont have a dry sump oil system. but this sounds a way better way than a big electric and still risk running out of fuel
     
    Mattsv8_03, Feb 3, 2010
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  6. Mattsv8_03

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    nevermind just called waterman. in ca. im going to try a belt drive pump with the pump up front.
    my truck only 60fts high 1.2s. so i think i can get away with it. my tank is in the back. anyone done this
    front belt drive and tank in back
     
    Mattsv8_03, Feb 3, 2010
    #186

  7. reamo04

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    dont know if its been asked, hows that turbo spool on the 5.3?
     
    reamo04, Feb 16, 2010
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  8. turbofreek

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    its not a 5.3 its a 5.7 he bored it out to ls1 bore to make it a 5.7. and it spooled nicely according to the videos he posted. :2thumbs:
     
    turbofreek, Feb 16, 2010
    #188

  9. turbo_72nova

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    I love this car. Any updates? When will you bet in colorado or at bandimere again? I would love to see this car in person.
     
    turbo_72nova, Apr 30, 2010
    #189

  10. 65stang

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    That is Bad Ass
     
    65stang, Apr 30, 2010
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  11. chevy..driver

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    Sorry I didn't see this. I was at Bandi on 2 May. The weather didn't hold out but I did manage an 8.58. I was number 1 qualifier in Ultimate Street, I drew a bye in round one and went an easy 8.82, then the rain hit. Next race is in Pueblo 19 Jun. Here are a couple pics from Sunday.

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    chevy..driver, May 6, 2010
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  12. turbo_72nova

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    damn your car is movin. what race was that? same times in the quarter? are you launching that hard on the 10 bolt 8.5?
     
    turbo_72nova, May 6, 2010
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  13. chevy..driver

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    Same 8.5 10 bolt that has been in the car since the 90's
     
    chevy..driver, May 6, 2010
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  14. turbomike88

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    turbomike88, Jun 27, 2010
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  15. BMF_Racing

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    Very cool what you have done with the 5.3 :chacha: --- Congrats & good luck! :2thumbs:
     
    BMF_Racing, Jul 6, 2010
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  16. B4Ctom1

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    There are some listings in the thread about his crank rods and pistons, as well as the fact that I mistakenly said he had concrete in it even though he thoroughly explained earlier in the thread that it doesn't and why he didn't use any.
     
    B4Ctom1, Jul 6, 2010
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  17. TURBOTURD

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    I was wondering what kinda of material was used to build the headers?? i was lookin to do schedule 10 manifolds and saw these headers and was just wondering if they were stainless or mild steel and what size they are
     
    TURBOTURD, Jul 24, 2010
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  18. B4Ctom1

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    They are mild and coated. I argued with him that people online said they would never live very long. I guess that is the difference between internet knowledge and real life hands on reality.
     
    B4Ctom1, Jul 24, 2010
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  19. nuckifuts

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    Killer build.

    What are the 'wings' on the lower part of the quarter panel behind the tire for?
     
    nuckifuts, Jul 25, 2010
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  20. B4Ctom1

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    I think he formed them to catch superfluous rubber.
     
    B4Ctom1, Jul 25, 2010
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