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Old 09-13-2011, 10:47 PM   #1
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

Let's see - boost = heat, so how about a little Snow to cool things down??? The Stage III MPG-MAX kit from Snow would do the trick, plus pick up a little mileage. It's a thought.

The shops working on getting the supercharger parts researched & ordered. We're having the company making the air box cover hold off just in case we need to modify the dimensions of it with the new air inlet routing.

New ideas = more darn delays...... Gotta stop!!! Hehe
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Old 09-13-2011, 11:18 PM   #2
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Let's see - boost = heat, so how about a little Snow to cool things down??? The Stage III MPG-MAX kit from Snow would do the trick, plus pick up a little mileage. It's a thought.

The shops working on getting the supercharger parts researched & ordered. We're having the company making the air box cover hold off just in case we need to modify the dimensions of it with the new air inlet routing.

New ideas = more darn delays...... Gotta stop!!! Hehe
What exactly does this do?
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Old 09-14-2011, 01:31 AM   #3
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What exactly does this do?
Cools the incoming boosted air, prevents detonation & also increases the octane a bit due to the methanol content.
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Old 09-14-2011, 12:19 AM   #4
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

It look like its a small version of a water meth kit for diesels.
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Old 09-14-2011, 01:34 AM   #5
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It look like its a small version of a water meth kit for diesels.
It's basically identical - methanol injection works in any boosted application.
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Old 09-14-2011, 02:51 AM   #6
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

my4by2 - You can replace the brand name methanol with Moonshine or any type of 175+proof alcohol. It works just the same. Check the price/availability difference to see which is cheaper. I did lots of research on this for an engine I'm going to build one day.
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Old 09-14-2011, 06:11 AM   #7
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my4by2 - You can replace the brand name methanol with Moonshine or any type of 175+proof alcohol. It works just the same. Check the price/availability difference to see which is cheaper. I did lots of research on this for an engine I'm going to build one day.
I can just use winter blend windshield washer fluid - no need to buy the pricey "Boost Juice".
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Old 09-14-2011, 08:29 AM   #8
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

This pickup gets sicker by the day!
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Old 09-14-2011, 08:32 PM   #9
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

In order to get my new Mast valve covers to exactly match my supercharger case we're going to need to send them to Whipple so that they can get powder coated at the same time. Once the unit is assembled it can't be torn down & powder coated by us.

Got the email back from Whipple's tech guy & he gave us all the part numbers for the Hot Rod 8-psi kit, intercooler, 56lb injectors & the water pump for the intercooler. It's a go so I went ahead & sent the shop an additional check to cover it. With any luck the parts will be inbound soon!!!

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Old 09-15-2011, 01:53 AM   #10
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

Holy crap! This is going to be one crazy awesome truck! Certainly going to belong in the show circuit!
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Old 09-15-2011, 03:34 AM   #11
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And that's where it'll be headed - at least until I come home for good & then it'll start getting driven regularly!
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Old 09-15-2011, 04:42 AM   #12
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

any pics of the supercharger? damn I like your build!
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Old 09-15-2011, 05:47 AM   #13
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

This is the basic look of the kit. Mine will be in more of a "as-cast" finish matching the valve covers from Mast - just not sure how we're gonna accomplish that yet...

You can see why Keven will need to re-do the intake plumbing.
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Old 09-17-2011, 04:35 AM   #14
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

Ok, so no updates this week unfortunately....

The whole supercharger deal has thrown a wrench in the works & kind of halted the progress so we aren't doing unnecessary stuff. Add to that we are still waiting for the steering column to continue with wiring & it was mostly a total write off...

Keven should get the supercharger parts ordered this week, but as we will need to have the case & Mast valve covers powder coated before assembly, it may be a little bit before they get it in... Always something!

Keven's been asking me about alarm systems but I am NOT a car audio/security aficionado so not sure what to tell him really... Sure we'll come up with something good - it just has to work with my power door locks & all.
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Old 09-17-2011, 04:15 PM   #15
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

I'd definitely go with lo-jack or some other form of tracking device on a truck you've put this much money in, lol. Especially with how much easier it is to break into these old trucks. My father-in-law put a nice long distance two-way in his truck after it was broken into a couple times and his tailgate was stolen. It's really adaptable, they've got sensors for just about everything, as well as being able to be tied into the ignition. The brand is Scytek, might check them out.
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Old 09-17-2011, 10:21 PM   #16
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

trunk monkey. Can't beat a trunk monkey.
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Old 09-17-2011, 10:27 PM   #17
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I could always keep him in the toolbox! Hehe :-)
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

Hook up a train horn to a alarm system, that will get some attention...
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Old 09-18-2011, 04:19 AM   #19
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Yeah, funny you should say that - the shop was just asking me if I wanted to go with a train horn! That's really not my style & seems kinda corny to me anyways, but would definitely draw some attention to the vehicle!!!
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

I like the idea of an air powered horn linked to the security system That'll draw some attention when somebody messes with that truck.
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

Guessing from tidbits from your build, you may (or may not) work in some line of "defense contracting". If this is the case than you understand the terms "surprise, confusion, and deterrent". How many times have you heard a car alarm go off and just got annoyed that it was going off? How many times have you seen a roll-back tow truck picking up a vehicle from a parking lot and wondered what broke?

For your truck Off-the-shelf alarms just wont do! Why not add some pizzazz to ward off would-be villains!

If you want a noisy alarm, set it up with a police siren, and instead of the flashers going off, wire in a pursuit module (the thing that makes cops lights flash REALLY fast) to ALL your lights! That might scare someone!

To prevent component theft, my favorite for the engine is a integrated padlock behind the grille. For the sound system, or other electronics, tell the installers to get creative on installation! Who cares if it is hard to remove!

Just a thought
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Old 09-22-2011, 08:25 PM   #22
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Ok, so I got back in touch with Ryan to do me up some additional renderings to work out my interior details. Here's the line art proof of what he came up with as well as the badge design for Steve over at Billet Badges to use.

Not 100% sure how we're going to work the bezel for the door handle - may end up re-dying that area in black to match the leather & only carrying the charcoal micro-suede leather up to the billet trim around the opening since it'd be hard to get any material to mold properly into that space & remain there for good...

The gauge bezel will be getting custom billet inserts & you can see my plan to add a boost gauge where my old wiper controls were located since now they'll be on the ididit column.

The area on the passenger side around the A/C vents will be one piece of billet aluminum hopefully & want that center section (sans the badge area) to have that "knurled" look in the detail. It's yet to be seen if I can get this effect or not...

Let me know what you guys think so far because I can still go back to Ryan & have him alter things.
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Old 09-22-2011, 09:52 PM   #23
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Re: 1977 Chevy K30 Crew Cab Build

Not sure what your doing for actual dash but id have it fiberglassed and smoothed as far as the emblem piece I personally wouldn't do it, reminds me of the companies that put their name all over everything just me though
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Old 09-22-2011, 09:55 PM   #24
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My dash will be getting covered in black leather to match the door panels & all.

As for the name deal, I kinda like it that way & this truck is going to see its fair share of shows & coverage, so I don't mind letting the companies have their names displayed on it - not that they've asked me to though...
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Old 09-22-2011, 11:01 PM   #25
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I really liked the way Stich's interiors looked, does anybody know where his website is?
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