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New built engine, EFI, 4L80 transmission, t-case, brakes, hydroboost, tires/wheels and more!
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tRustyK5 said:
I dunno, I think the master is still out there a fair bit. The hydro-boost isn't a super short set-up. G body boosters are a little smaller diameter, but should still give you enough vacuum to do the job...
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My current booster is 9" from the firewall. Not sure on K30 booster length but the Astro HB looks to be close to 6-7" which many off-road guys seem to use like this one on an old Bronco. I know a smaller vacuum booster would be easier. I have to admit I never cared for my stock master\booster performance after I added the 1 tons many years ago.
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I'll have to do some research and see whats the best option for my setup.
 
For sure, I was just throwing out another option. Hydro-boost is good, but it is also a fair bit of work/PITA to install.
 
I agree about the vacuum booster being much easier. I think they make a corvette booster thats pretty small. My power steering system is dry and disconnected at the moment so just need to add some lines which won't be cheap.
 
there is specific part # for 1/2 - 1ton boosters . the masters are different on the hydro to vac style so master is needed . brake pedal pin height is different also .

i used a booster from a c10 suburban with 6.2 on my c10 build . http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2959317&cc=1301656&jsn=479&jsn=479

then i did a master from a 90-91-92-93 style c10 pickup with diesel engine and hydro boost to get me the aluminum master over the UGLY / LEAKY cast iron style . also gets you a tiny bit bigger piston bore sizes over the cast iron unit. http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=112991&cc=1031241&jsn=590
 
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sweetk30 said:
there is specific part # for 1/2 - 1ton boosters . the masters are different on the hydro to vac style so master is needed . brake pedal pin height is different also .

i used a booster from a c10 suburban with 6.2 on my c10 build . http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=2959317&cc=1301656&jsn=479&jsn=479

then i did a master from a 90-91-92-93 style c10 pickup with diesel engine and hydro boost to get me the aluminum master over the UGLY / LEAKY cast iron style . also gets you a tiny bit bigger piston bore sizes over the cast iron unit. http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=112991&cc=1031241&jsn=590
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Great info! I realized last night I need a different pedal. I have to replace that anyways since I still have a brake pedal from a clutch setup. Thanks!
 
Since the 50lb injectors were not going to suffice for the HP or the extra fuel needed for E85, new injectors from FIC were ordered. FIC 200lb (2150cc). A little overkill but these have a nice spray pattern and I had good luck with them previously in a 1003whp 4 cylinder.

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Test fitted the new console before spending the time mounting both shifters in it. Seems to fit better than I expected with no cutting. I was a little worried it sits a little high but the stock F150 is the same height when you look at the bottom of the seat. Still Need to order the lower side moldings from Ford.

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Stock F150:
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Got the driveshafts lengthened and shortened by Englewood Driveshaft here in Colorado. Bill always does great work!
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Finished up re-sealing both diff covers. They both leaked. They are not perfectly flat and I'm not paying a machine shop 100 bucks each to machine flat so I just the used the Right Stuff gasket sealer. Used it before on Moroso alum pans that had huge gaps and it always sealed well.
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Turbos finally showed up. I went with the Magnum 6065 turbos. These should produce a very quick spool and plenty of power. I found a similar SBC setup using the same turbos. The engine dyno results are amazing!
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skunked said:
those numbers are very impressive
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The most impressive thing is that was on pump gas 93 octane and maybe 17lbs of boost. The turbos flow 65lb/min each so thats 130 total. I'll be doing a flex fuel setup and tuning with E85 which has a very high octane rating. I'm just worried about the 4L80 holding. I almost went with bigger turbos but was worried about too much lag down low. The Nelson built F-Bomb Camaro SBC made 1500hp with some T72 turbos but thats just getting stupid.
 
I was wondering what your weak link in the drive train would be too....lol

But those torque/power numbers are legit, the torque curve is wet dream.
 
Shawn said:
The most impressive thing is that was on pump gas 93 octane and maybe 17lbs of boost. The turbos flow 65lb/min each so thats 130 total. I'll be doing a flex fuel setup and tuning with E85 which has a very high octane rating. I'm just worried about the 4L80 holding. I almost went with bigger turbos but was worried about too much lag down low. The Nelson built F-Bomb Camaro SBC made 1500hp with some T72 turbos but thats just getting stupid.
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you can have that 4L80 built to handle that and more, Turbo 400's and 4L80's are getting pretty popular in the Ultra4 world and the parts are out there to make it live.
 
I gotta ask, what do you do with this mostly? Or is it just a fun all around truck? Seems pretty serious with the HP potential at this point.. 1k is no joke..
 
miniwally said:
you can have that 4L80 built to handle that and more, Turbo 400's and 4L80's are getting pretty popular in the Ultra4 world and the parts are out there to make it live.
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It is a built manual valve body but I never upgraded the input shaft to billet. From what I read that seems to be the weak link.

sreidmx said:
I gotta ask, what do you do with this mostly? Or is it just a fun all around truck? Seems pretty serious with the HP potential at this point.. 1k is no joke..
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Just a fun all around truck. With ECU controlled boost, I can have 2 or 3 different levels of boost with a flick of switch so it won't always be at that HP level. Planning on towing a sled as well. I can't have a diesel beating me up the mountain pass or a Honda pass me by. :)
 
Shawn said:
It is a built manual valve body but I never upgraded the input shaft to billet. From what I read that seems to be the weak link.


Just a fun all around truck. With ECU controlled boost, I can have 2 or 3 different levels of boost with a flick of switch so it won't always be at that HP level. Planning on towing a sled as well. I can't have a diesel beating me up the mountain pass or a Honda pass me by. :)
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Awesome!
 
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