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rcfatcats 78k5- Boostedk5 2.0
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y5mgisi
1 ton status
For the bolt removal, you know to use the nut and weld method and not the ez out method right?
^^^yep, 60% of the time....it works every time.
exactly what i ended up doing. came right out
ended up using the tig for this. works 100% of the time with that. liking the anchorman quote though
no new updates yet. parts still showing up. crossmember got here from tna on friday.
thing is beef and i cant wait to install.
got both heads cleaned up and the broken exhaust bolts removed. got a bunch of gaskets from rock auto and the new exhaust bolts. drilled and taped the oil cooler block off for the turbo oil feed.
have all the
AN line and fittings for the turbo feed and drain on order along with a set of pac 318 valve springs. had some trouble with turbo i ordered and ended up having to cancel the order. lucky for me because after talking to a LS guru that i work with we both decided it would be better to run a s366. spool even quicker and alot of support for different size housing and bearing upgrades.
so was gonna try and get the truck in the shop to start the tear down but due to the recent snow that went out the window. hopefully atleast get it in the shop this weekend.
more updates to come.
thing is beef and i cant wait to install.
got both heads cleaned up and the broken exhaust bolts removed. got a bunch of gaskets from rock auto and the new exhaust bolts. drilled and taped the oil cooler block off for the turbo oil feed.
have all the
AN line and fittings for the turbo feed and drain on order along with a set of pac 318 valve springs. had some trouble with turbo i ordered and ended up having to cancel the order. lucky for me because after talking to a LS guru that i work with we both decided it would be better to run a s366. spool even quicker and alot of support for different size housing and bearing upgrades.
so was gonna try and get the truck in the shop to start the tear down but due to the recent snow that went out the window. hopefully atleast get it in the shop this weekend.
more updates to come.
That thing WOULD have a Ford filter on it hahahhaha
Back when Chris owned the truck he worked at Lawerence ford. Used ford products for every service. Don't know how I feel bout that one honestly haha
Been pretty busy the last few weeks with work while trying to work on the blazer any chance I get. But here are some updates for you folks.
First up is the sye I did on the np208 using parts from the dodge 208
Dodge 208 tear down
Tail housing removed
Oil baffle pulled
Back case half and speedo gear removed.
Removed snap ring next to pull the gear off shaft. Be aware needle bearings will fall everywhere so be sure to pull the chain assembly shaft, and both gears out of the case first.
Next pull the synchro assembly off.
Should end up with only this left.
Then do the same to the Chevy case.
Tail shafts removed from both case's
Reassemble exactly how you took the Chevy case apart. You will only swap over the tail shaft, back case half, and tail housing from the dodge case. Everything else will be reused from the Chevy case. Just reassembled in the order it came apart simple as that.
All done
First up is the sye I did on the np208 using parts from the dodge 208
Dodge 208 tear down
Tail housing removed
Oil baffle pulled
Back case half and speedo gear removed.
Removed snap ring next to pull the gear off shaft. Be aware needle bearings will fall everywhere so be sure to pull the chain assembly shaft, and both gears out of the case first.
Next pull the synchro assembly off.
Should end up with only this left.
Then do the same to the Chevy case.
Tail shafts removed from both case's
Reassemble exactly how you took the Chevy case apart. You will only swap over the tail shaft, back case half, and tail housing from the dodge case. Everything else will be reused from the Chevy case. Just reassembled in the order it came apart simple as that.
All done
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Picked up a ls9 cam for the 5.3. Still very mild mannered with a small increase in mid range torque numbers.
Old cam out
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Welded the bung on the oil pan for the oil drain. Gm cast aluminum is a PITA to weld.
And got the rest of my turbo oil feed and drain parts in along with the pac valve springs.
Then the motor got reassembled with the new cam, Valve springs, and arp head bolts.
Old cam out
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Welded the bung on the oil pan for the oil drain. Gm cast aluminum is a PITA to weld.
And got the rest of my turbo oil feed and drain parts in along with the pac valve springs.
Then the motor got reassembled with the new cam, Valve springs, and arp head bolts.
Looking good.
454Sub
5/8 ton status
I have a 5.3 in my garage for friends 3/4 ton S-10 project, and the 5.3 he picked up has a trashed cam anyways. How does this cam compare to the stocker and how was the price? He doesnt need a massive HP boost, he is already knocking on 200+ more than the 4.3 before it, but it needs one regardless.
compared to a stock 5.3 cam it actually loses a little bit of torque and horsepower in the low end. it makes 100 horse more then a stock cam at 6500 rpm. i personally wont be revving that high. what i liked about it was the graph. it doesnt spike in power. from 2200 rpm on its a nice gradual increase in horsepower and torque. basically the average horsepower with a stock cam through the graph is 286. the average with a ls9 cam is 303. they have about the same difference in torque numbers. and the cam can be bought for only $100 at gm parts direct.
most of my progress was made this past week and weekend. finally got the truck itself in the shop and tore it down.
got the old sm465 and 205 out and got a good look at the the split extension housing and blown apart coupler.
the new hydraulic sm465 that will eventually be going in.
engine out.
then pulled the ORD crossmember and motor mount plates to make way for the new TNA setup
got the old sm465 and 205 out and got a good look at the the split extension housing and blown apart coupler.
the new hydraulic sm465 that will eventually be going in.
engine out.
then pulled the ORD crossmember and motor mount plates to make way for the new TNA setup
bumper off
engine cage being cut out. this was made out of pipe and not dom so that will be update with the full cage.
old steel
i honestly couldnt be happier with this eastwood plasma cutter. it works amazingly. ive only had it turned up half way at most so far and it burns right through 1/4 plate. been using it to cut everything out of the truck.
looks od without everything.
front clip off
after installing the TNA crossmember which i forgot to take pictures ofi dropped the 5.3 in for a dry fit.
everything tucks in perfectly
next up windshield out.
then dash out. along with the removal of more not needed wiring.
then dash it self out in prep for cage work.
engine cage being cut out. this was made out of pipe and not dom so that will be update with the full cage.
old steel
i honestly couldnt be happier with this eastwood plasma cutter. it works amazingly. ive only had it turned up half way at most so far and it burns right through 1/4 plate. been using it to cut everything out of the truck.
looks od without everything.
front clip off
after installing the TNA crossmember which i forgot to take pictures of
i dropped the 5.3 in for a dry fit. 
everything tucks in perfectly
next up windshield out.
then dash out. along with the removal of more not needed wiring.
then dash it self out in prep for cage work.
then finally bent some tube
b pillar being test fit.
then i got both a-pillars bent up and tied in place to check fitment.
tube everywhere
have to notch the tube and build floor plates before i can start welding. then start making the connecting tubes around the windshield and continue out toward the c pillar and tailgate. once thats done ill build all the frame tie in's on the underside of the cab.
as for the engine. im saving to make my final order of parts so i can finish the assembly of the motor. things such as clutch, turbo, fuel management system, and external accessories.
went and got myself a new to me truck so ive been budgeting where it counts. yes i know its a ford.
the old 7.3 wasnt cutting it as a reliable daily anymore so it was time to step up and i got a deal that i could not turn down from a good friend at the dealer. owned it for little over a month so far and its been great.
b pillar being test fit.
then i got both a-pillars bent up and tied in place to check fitment.
tube everywhere
have to notch the tube and build floor plates before i can start welding. then start making the connecting tubes around the windshield and continue out toward the c pillar and tailgate. once thats done ill build all the frame tie in's on the underside of the cab.
as for the engine. im saving to make my final order of parts so i can finish the assembly of the motor. things such as clutch, turbo, fuel management system, and external accessories.
went and got myself a new to me truck so ive been budgeting where it counts. yes i know its a ford.
the old 7.3 wasnt cutting it as a reliable daily anymore so it was time to step up and i got a deal that i could not turn down from a good friend at the dealer. owned it for little over a month so far and its been great.
Some good progress
BlaZeus
The Real Mateo
Judging from where you're at now....minus the engine swap....been there done that...lookin good
You planning on taking the exo off ? Also good work
It is looking good. Nice and tight against the body.
Nope the Exo will stay. It's there mainly for body protection against tree branches and so forth. This interior cage will be to save myself and passengers in case I get a lil too crazy one day.
thanks. Took me a lil while to figure out the measurements I needed for the bend tech program but it's dialed in now
