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3-23-2016
Got the parts I need to complete the mild iron head engine:
3/24/16
I was able to fit 4 LS engines in the back of my truck, and tons of LS parts in the back seat. Picked up a bunch of LS engines for my NON Buick projects, including a few turbochargers... Check out the GT-45 turbo I got compared to my big holset one!
Maybe I need to build a compound turbo setup??
I measured up the smaller gt45
Inducer diameter = 70mm
Exducer diameter = 82mm
Larger holset turbo
Inducer diameter = 88mm
Exducer diameter = 96mm
3/29/16
Why not buy a 3/4 ton version suburban with the 6.0 and 4l80e?
Don't think about fuel mileage it's a 4 ton boat....
I only got a 1/2 ton because I could not get a short box quad cab in 3/4 ton it was extra box length added.
Thanks for chiming in. I won't talk about how nice these LS engines are to work on and how good the fuel mileage is but I will say that my plan is to have a well built 4L60e trans and do no other mods to the truck other than conputer tuning and the turbo. I had my local trans shop spend some time researching the weaknesses and upgrades and then swapped out trans in 4 hours and I was on my way. They rate the trans to hold about 400 hp with sticky tires or 600 hp with my all-terrains. This was a lot less hassle than switching the driveshafts, crossmember, wiring etc for the 4l80e. If it was 2wd I would use my 4l80e that's in my shed all built fresh and ready but 4x4 makes a big diff.
If I were drag racing I would use a 4l80e but it still cost $2000 to have that done well I have the papers. For mild street use truck the 4l60e can do the job.
I know I won't have this truck for over 2 years, will be a newer used version so for me the trans should be fine.
4/2/16
Well Blake has been driving my old turbo car and it's working great! AC, leather interior, overdrive, 4 wheel disk, and 11 psi of boost!i
Here these pics show the kick ass super short piping that Mark designed:
Well yeah, eventually I will put the new stage 1 grille in there but its low on the list of "to dos" with the little guy running around and the new baby on the way... I
I think it was more "mad max" when it was in primer:
And here is the plan for the tow truck to car hauler conversion, paying a pro to weld it up for me:
Derek, just using the gas 460, it runs great and the gearing is perfect. I have already drove it around with my 75 Regal 4 door on the back and it rides nice and has enough power for the hills... It is not the type of truck I would want a mega HP engine in, it is great for normal speeds not something you would want to go super fast with. I do have a spare 460 engine that I am going to slowly build as a stroker engine for max low RPM torque but no rush as the current engine works great so I am leaving it alone. The only thing I am doing to the tow truck is the flat deck upgrade, then use it and see what upgrades I want to do. I already have some long tube headers to add, and will get a shop to do new exhaust with magna flow mufflers....
I personally don't use diesels as they are tough to start in -30 F and they stink LOL! This gas truck fires up great after sitting no issues. I don't care about the MPG, its not an issue for me... I would guess I would use about the same if not less fuel with this car hauler truck compared to pulling my enclosed trailer with my pickup but it would be interesting to compare the two setups for MPG just to know.
Had my 88 Daytona 2.2 Turbo car out today and it is a blast, 20 PSI down the throat of that little engine and it just loves it... Tires don't stand a chance under 30 miles per hour, fun highway car.
I also have my 80 Chevy 3/4 truck running really nice and I can use that to tow my enclosed trailer, it also has good gearing for towing.
4/12/16
Got some skinny street tires mounted and balanced, lots of tread on these ones should keep the cops from pulling me over thinking my tires were slicks. Will use the big meats for the track and these pizza cutters for the street.
