First start - off to tuner next - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

matt_l · 10-23-2017, 08:26 AM

I started it up for thw first time yesterday. Now it is off to the tuner to get it running right.

2004 lm7 motor out of 2wd chevy silverado. Stock 4l60e transmission. 80lb injectors. Turbo and intercooler from vs racing sloppy mechanic kit. Flipped truck manifolds and custome fabbed 2.5" hot side and 3" cold side. 3" down tube to a race venom exhaust. Boyd tank with in tank pump. Modern vintage systems provided an awesome cut down harness.

I am anxious to see how much power it produces on the dyno.

**Clyde65** · 10-23-2017, 12:48 PM

Nice!!

Houston Ben · 10-23-2017, 08:06 PM

WOW!!! Have fun with that!

solidaxel · 10-25-2017, 11:59 AM

So that is what you do with all of your spare truck exhaust manifolds !!

Heavymetl · 10-25-2017, 12:56 PM

Nice build!

The stock 4L60E is not gonna last. They're just not up to the task when it comes to the brutal torque of a turbo.

As for the fuel system, how big is the pump and what type of fuel? That'll likely be your limiting factor. If its a typical walbro 255, I'd say 475ish to the tire on gasoline is about it. Watch those fuel pressures and duty cycles closely.

88Stanger · 11-04-2017, 01:45 PM

update???!!!

matt_l · 11-04-2017, 07:14 PM

No update yet, still waiting to get in to the tuner.

As for the pump, it is an In-Tank Aeromotive Stealth 340.

I used the truck manifolds flipped over to make the hot side.

I am guessing the trans will last until I put bigger tires in the back. I still have the skinnies on the back, so I wont be able to get much power to the ground.

matt_l · 11-08-2017, 07:10 PM

So I changed direction a little. I just picked up a copy of HpTuners and I am going to do the base tune myself. Final tune will be done by a professional on a dyno.

First step I turned off the VATS and adjusted the fuel injector setting for the 80# injectors.

She runs!!!

https://youtu.be/FBG2dXeaZtI

**mongocanfly** · 11-08-2017, 07:24 PM

sounds great...!!!

rmvlt1100 · 11-08-2017, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_l

So I changed direction a little. I just picked up a copy of HpTuners and I am going to do the base tune myself. Final tune will be done by a professional on a dyno.

First step I turned off the VATS and adjusted the fuel injector setting for the 80# injectors.

She runs!!!

https://youtu.be/FBG2dXeaZtI

Nice turbo Setup. With an engine bay that big, room is still hard to find when fitting a turbo in the mix. Can you tell me what intercooler you used (the size) and did it fit behind the grill? I'm putting a turbo on my 1965 C-10 and not sure what way to go for the intercooler. Sounds Good. Again nice setup and have a good night.

rmvlt1100 · 11-08-2017, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matt_l

So I changed direction a little. I just picked up a copy of HpTuners and I am going to do the base tune myself. Final tune will be done by a professional on a dyno.

First step I turned off the VATS and adjusted the fuel injector setting for the 80# injectors.

She runs!!!

https://youtu.be/FBG2dXeaZtI

Nice turbo Setup. With an engine bay that big, room is still hard to find when fitting a turbo in the mix. Can you tell me what intercooler you used (the size) and did it fit behind the grill? I'm putting a turbo on my 1965 C-10 and not sure what way to go for the intercooler. Sounds Good. Again nice setup and have a good night.

matt_l · 11-10-2017, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rmvlt1100

Nice turbo Setup. With an engine bay that big, room is still hard to find when fitting a turbo in the mix. Can you tell me what intercooler you used (the size) and did it fit behind the grill? I'm putting a turbo on my 1965 C-10 and not sure what way to go for the intercooler. Sounds Good. Again nice setup and have a good night.

I bought this kit. It is a 3" intercooler 31*12*3. I thought I had a ton of room until I started packing it all in. I have the intercooler infront of the front support, so I will have to trim about 3/4" off the grill. I am not happy having to cut the grill, but I do not think it will be noticeable.

http://www.vsracing.net/catalog/prod...oducts_id=1320

Notch1988 · 11-16-2017, 12:32 PM

How was the fit with the grill and intercooler? Any pics of mods you had to make to get it to fit?

matt_l · 11-16-2017, 02:20 PM

I did not take any pics, but I did have to modify the grill. I cut 1.25 inches off the upper flange. No other mods were required. I will see if I can get a decent pic with it on the truck.

10-23-2017, 08:26 AM	#1
matt_l Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 159	First start - off to tuner next I started it up for thw first time yesterday. Now it is off to the tuner to get it running right. 2004 lm7 motor out of 2wd chevy silverado. Stock 4l60e transmission. 80lb injectors. Turbo and intercooler from vs racing sloppy mechanic kit. Flipped truck manifolds and custome fabbed 2.5" hot side and 3" cold side. 3" down tube to a race venom exhaust. Boyd tank with in tank pump. Modern vintage systems provided an awesome cut down harness. I am anxious to see how much power it produces on the dyno. Attached Images __________________ Matt Father Son 66 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564694

10-23-2017, 12:48 PM	#2
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: First start - off to tuner next Nice!! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

10-23-2017, 08:06 PM	#3
Houston Ben Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Houston Texas Posts: 713	Re: First start - off to tuner next WOW!!! Have fun with that! __________________ 1986 C10, 2011 5.3 w/6L80, 3.42 w/ Detroit TrutTrac Build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584532

10-25-2017, 11:59 AM	#4
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	Re: First start - off to tuner next So that is what you do with all of your spare truck exhaust manifolds !! __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

10-25-2017, 12:56 PM	#5
Heavymetl Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southern Ohio Posts: 292	Re: First start - off to tuner next Nice build! The stock 4L60E is not gonna last. They're just not up to the task when it comes to the brutal torque of a turbo. As for the fuel system, how big is the pump and what type of fuel? That'll likely be your limiting factor. If its a typical walbro 255, I'd say 475ish to the tire on gasoline is about it. Watch those fuel pressures and duty cycles closely. __________________ 1970 C10 Turbo LM7 5.3/LS6 cam PT7675/4L80E/Holley Dominator EFI/E85 Moser 9" 3.25/4 wheel discs 11.16@121.07

11-04-2017, 01:45 PM	#6
88Stanger Registered User Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Washington State Posts: 1,654	Re: First start - off to tuner next update???!!!

11-04-2017, 07:14 PM	#7
matt_l Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 159	Re: First start - off to tuner next No update yet, still waiting to get in to the tuner. As for the pump, it is an In-Tank Aeromotive Stealth 340. I used the truck manifolds flipped over to make the hot side. I am guessing the trans will last until I put bigger tires in the back. I still have the skinnies on the back, so I wont be able to get much power to the ground. __________________ Matt Father Son 66 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564694

11-08-2017, 07:10 PM	#8
matt_l Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 159	Re: First start - off to tuner next So I changed direction a little. I just picked up a copy of HpTuners and I am going to do the base tune myself. Final tune will be done by a professional on a dyno. First step I turned off the VATS and adjusted the fuel injector setting for the 80# injectors. She runs!!! https://youtu.be/FBG2dXeaZtI __________________ Matt Father Son 66 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564694

11-08-2017, 07:24 PM	#9
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,671	Re: First start - off to tuner next sounds great...!!!

11-16-2017, 12:32 PM	#13
Notch1988 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 335	Re: First start - off to tuner next How was the fit with the grill and intercooler? Any pics of mods you had to make to get it to fit? __________________ 66 GMC swb dropmember accuair Link to my build: My GMC Project

11-16-2017, 02:20 PM	#14
matt_l Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Milford, MI Posts: 159	Re: First start - off to tuner next I did not take any pics, but I did have to modify the grill. I cut 1.25 inches off the upper flange. No other mods were required. I will see if I can get a decent pic with it on the truck. __________________ Matt Father Son 66 Build: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=564694

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