brent1976 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 I ordered my front mount turbo for my truck the other day. I'm getting a 76mm, with a .96 ar, 3 1/2" dp, air-air intercooler. I need to pick up some other parts, to complete the kit and it will be ready to go on. They said 6-8 weeks to be made, so I have a little time. Here is a link to what I'm getting plus some up grades to the one in the link.. http://www.trickperformanceproducts.com/turbo_frontpage_intro.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 Non intercooled? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted March 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 That is the basic kit in the picture, I'm getting an intercooler. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linn1647545492 Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 That is the basic kit in the picture, I'm getting an intercooler. Good choice. Should be a fun truck when it's finished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benner Posted March 20, 2010 Report Share Posted March 20, 2010 That thing will fly when it's done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted March 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2010 Good choice. Should be a fun truck when it's finished. It's fun now, it will be a blast when its done That thing will fly when it's done. That's what I'm hoping for, 11s here I come. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Great looking kit. Id like to take a ride with you when its done! Do you think the regular kit would be sufficent for a stockish LS6? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted March 24, 2010 Report Share Posted March 24, 2010 Sweet, that'll be a fun build and even more fun of a truck. Let me know if you want some friendly assistance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
61mmVR6 Posted March 25, 2010 Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Good stuff there. Careful with the included DEI heat sheath. Doesn't work too well. Any goals for power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted March 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2010 Great looking kit. Id like to take a ride with you when its done! Do you think the regular kit would be sufficent for a stockish LS6? The regular kit is for stockish engines, that aren't pushing high boost at high rpms. There are a lot of guys with stock engines with this kit. I'll look you up when it's all buttoned up. Sweet, that'll be a fun build and even more fun of a truck. Let me know if you want some friendly assistance. Thanks for the offer, I may look you up, I have about 20 guys that are offering to help, just to get a ride in it, but we will see how many actually help though. Good stuff there. Careful with the included DEI heat sheath. Doesn't work too well. Any goals for power? I don't really know what to expect, there's a guy with a very similar setup that I am pretty much copying, that has run 10.33@129 on 14psi, but I don't know how much hp he's making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1slow-z Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Did you ever sell your headers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 What kind of turbo is that? It doesnt say. BB or journal? If its a non BB, i wouldnt get it. Those journal bearing garretts and PTE, etc are shitty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spam Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 Also, thats super expensive for a turbo kit. Im sure IPS could make and install this for the same price if not better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted April 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 20, 2010 Did you ever sell your headers? No they are still on the truck. They said 6-8 weeks on build time, but will be looking to get rid of them soon. Also, thats super expensive for a turbo kit. Im sure IPS could make and install this for the same price if not better That is not how much I paid, but all stainless hot pipes, and everything but injectors, and a few electronic parts, for less than $4000 isn't expensive at all. I called them to get a boost gauge, injectors, iat sensor, map sensor, boost controller, and the only thing I ordered from them was the boost gauge, 4 weeks ago and I still haven't heard from them. They pretty much said just go ahead and get the other stuff somewhere else. I was going to spend around $1000, and he sent me away. Oh yea, it was my oil pan, not tranny fluid. My oil pan has always leaked about a half a quart between oil changes. Now it seems like it will be about 2 quarts. I'm glad the oil pan is coming off in a couple of weeks for the turbo drain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1TrueSS Posted May 9, 2010 Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Should be a blast to drive! Would love to see it when it is done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted May 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2010 Should be a blast to drive! Would love to see it when it is done. I'll shoot you a pm when it's done. I have one hell of a pile of stuff in my basement, but the kit isn't here yet. I should have everything here in the next 2-3 weeks, install it and get it tuned. I can't wait:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted May 27, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 27, 2010 I have 60lb injectors at 3 bar so 72ish lb at 4 bar, 3 bar map, iat sensor, and e-fans here. I'm waiting on e-fan harness, boost gauge, and boost controller. The boost gauge and boost controller are at IPS to be picked up this week, and the e-fan harness should be in the mail. The turbo kit is packed up and should be shipped tomorrow, so it should be at my shop tuesday. I can't wait. If there is one scratch on anything in the crate, I'm going to kick the shit out of the truck driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 It didn't ship until tuesday so it should be here friday. My truck now has e-fans, and here is a link to a pic of the kit, it is the first one like it they have made. http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/showthread.php?t=463492 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Can't wait to see it done man ahhh Have u figured out who is doing the tune yet? Any. #s ur expecting? Also what's the weight of the truck if u know it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 Can't wait to see it done man ahhh Have u figured out who is doing the tune yet? Any. #s ur expecting? Also what's the weight of the truck if u know it? I don't know how much boost it will make on the wg spring, but dd boost should be between 7-10psi. I should be 450-500whp there. Then to crank it up it depends on my injectors, but I should be able to get between 14-16psi, out of them, that should be 600+. I don't know how much + exactly, it will all depend on tuning, then after that I will decide on meth injection, or dual fuel pumps or what to go beyond that. The truck weighs 5000lbs+, but it has a fiberglass bedcover, 2 50lb sub boxes, amps, spare tire, tail gate, lots of potential to lose 400-500lbs easily. I think I will get it weighed soon, so I will know exactly, because I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted June 3, 2010 Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I'm sure you know this, since you're this deep into the truck, but aren't the stepside beds available on short bed 1500's made of fiberglass? Seems like that would offer some super weight savings too. Either way, very cool build sir! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted June 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2010 I'm sure you know this, since you're this deep into the truck, but aren't the stepside beds available on short bed 1500's made of fiberglass? Seems like that would offer some super weight savings too. Either way, very cool build sir! Their was a thread on the website I posted about that, and it was like 30lbs difference. The fiberglass is so thick to make it strong enough, that it is almost as heavy as a steel bed. Oh yea, plus I think they are ugly ass shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brent1976 Posted June 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Everything came in today, kit, boost controller, e-fans are in the truck, and I'm taking next friday off to get it in the truck. Today I ordered a cutout, can't believe I forgot that. I also need to get some 3" exhaust band clamps. I probably won't sleep at all this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Last_in Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 Everything came in today, kit, boost controller, e-fans are in the truck, and I'm taking next friday off to get it in the truck. Today I ordered a cutout, can't believe I forgot that. I also need to get some 3" exhaust band clamps. I probably won't sleep at all this week. This thing is going to be sick, we will have to meet up sometime so I can see it when it's all done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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