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11-11-2019 #1
C1500 Full Protouring Chassis Build, Twin Turbo LS Swap
I got this truck 10 years ago from my Grandfather when he passed away. I documented me doing a partial restoration on it then.
The truck has been sitting for a couple years, so I decided it was time to dig back in. Go big or go home.
I plan on documenting the build on here as well as my YouTube channel "Loudandproud"
C1500 Build Episode #1
Truck Specs Currently:
1992 C1500 Work Truck RCLB
350 H.O. Crate
Vortec Heads
Comp Beehives
Threaded Rocker Studs
Valve Guide converted
Scorpion 1.6 Roller Rockers
LS7 Lifters
Comp Pushrods
Comp XR282HR Camshaft
Double Roller Timing Set
Edelbrock RPM AirGap
.015" Head Gasket
.030" Decked Heads
Long Tubes
750 Holley
HEI
Original 5 speed trans with updated Clutch.
275/55/15s
The Plans:
Convert Truck to RCSB
Full 2x4” by 11 guage CNC bent rectangular tubing frame
1-5/8” .083” Chromoly Cage (NHRA 8.5 Sec spec)
Tied cage sections through the firewall and back glass that will stiff the truck up.
Front Suspension;
Wilwood Pro Series Spindles
Fox Body Manual Rack
Wilwood 15” Hat mounted Rotors, 6 piston front brakes
QA1 Coilovers
Splined, Through Chassis anti-roll bar with 5 location to vary stiffness
Adjustable chamber
Adjustable Upper Control Arm mount location (roll center)
Adjustable Toe
Adjustable AntiDive
Rear Suspension:
3 Link Design (doesn’t bind)
Ford 9” Center Section
Grand National (the racing league, not the Buick lol) full floater bearing ends.
QA1 coilovers
PanHard Bar design (**** tons of adjustability in the brackets, perks of being able to just draw it and cut it out)
Same antiroll bar as on the front.
Motor:
Gen 5 Aluminum 5.3
Stock Crank
Diamond Forged Pistons
Howards Billet Rods
as Cast Heads
ARP Headstuds
Edelbrock Hi Ram Aluminum Intake
Twin 73mm Chinese Choo Choo Bois, Tiawanese Tranny Twisters, Hong Kong Hurricanes, Hiroshama Hairdryer, Nagasaki Noisy Bois, Mongolian Motor Manglers, Teriyaki Tornadoes, Fukashima Ring Land Roasters or Wasabi Windmills. Haven’t decided yet.
Dual 44mm Wastegates
ECU:
MaxxECU
Transmission:
Its a suprise.
The above is the wish list. I recently started actual work so check it out.
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11-12-2019 #2
Got the front crossmember all finished up. Next up I'll be making the Lower Control Arms.
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11-12-2019 #3
Nice! I see an Alpa TIG back there too. I have no complaints with mine. What's the thickness of the plate your using there?
1951 Ford F1, 1967 RS Camaro, 1979 Firebird Formula, 1979 Trans Am/LS swap.
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11-12-2019 #4
I love my Alpha Tig so far. I bought it a year ago to learn weld and have gone through 25lbs of filler and 200cf of gas so far. No problem.
The crossmember is 1/8" thick material. The crossmember is 6" wide and 2" tall at the thinnest. The inner support tie the vertical of the crossmember together and reduce buckling. Upper the strength by almost 35% on my FEA results.
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11-15-2019 #5
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11-15-2019 #6
https://youtu.be/ZPWiBa6dx3U
Photos went up in wonky order. I got my fixture plate made up for the lower control arms. Looking nice. The 3D printed bits have tabs on the bottom that locate their position in the plasma cut slots. Next week I will be picking up some tubing and will be taking the virgin run on my JD2 bender.
The steering rack is on. It's a quick ratio fox body rack... I plan on running an electric assist column. If it sucks I'll convert to hydraulic later.
Moving along...
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11-15-2019 #7