Eric's 1966 Turbo 6.0 build
 

New member here. Decided that if I were to start a build thread I could actually keep track of the project. wanted to keep the original body and just swap my new drivetrain in, but with all the rot looks like it just got more interesting.

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Good to have you, I think you'll enjoy all the wonderful members here, they sure have been a ton of help for me! It is neat to keep a thread, I enjoy going back to the beginning of my build thread and looking at the progress, it keeps me motivated!
Good luck with your build!

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Looking forward to the build! Keeping it injected or doing a carb/turbo build?

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Welcome to the forum :D

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drove it awhile last summer while working on the lq4. :stock crank polished, forged rods, .10 over pistons, head studs, PRC heads with upgraded springs and stainless valves.. Truck intake with 80lb deka injectors. PLan is to mate it to a 4l80e, using the stock ECM and a single turbo for some fairly reasonable street action.

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Stripping it down, I realized the cab and fenders are way worse than I first thought. So I built a quick cab dolly and now starts the least fun part!

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Welcome aboard...

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No body guy this week so I got to work on the frame. Stitch welded Captnfab's power steering bracket on. Install Was beyond easy with the template. Definitely happy with the purchase! Removed the 3 speed crossmember and wire-wheeled the frame. Used Eastwood rust encapsulator in a cheap HVLP gun.

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Some slow but steady progress. Started grinding the spotwelds on the in cab tank mounts. Passenger rocker is welded in as well as the floor/ upper firewall patch

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Decided to test fit the engine and trans. I'll be building a trans crossmember for the 4l80e, but need to situate the engine mounts first. The engine sits too low to use the Log turbo manifold so I will need to address that issue first.

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I'll be watching this one...

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I'll follow along.

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Work has had me slammed, so progress has been slow. Cab is ready for sandblast, inner fenders and fenders almost perfect. Before any body work starts I need to mock up the Hot side, turbo and components, intercooler and piping. plan is to run the exhaust through the inner fender and down the framerail to the back.

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Got to watch this one...

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Used an Entropy radiator, HAd to move the bottom mounts inward 2 inches each to avoid the trans cooler fittings ( Made to fit right?) And modify the hold down slightly. Overall happy with the design, hope it cools as good as it looks. Guessed and ordered an intercooler, but it's too big. Heading to Summit Racing today to exchange it for one a few inches smaller.

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Nice start. Love the turbo stuff. Cant wait to see more.

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SLOW progress lately but I got a smaller intercooler and re purposed the radiator support braces and made a mount for it. I had to cut and box some of the support but it will look like it was meant to be there. Spent way too much time getting the aftermarket panels to fit.Attachment 1669742

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SO turbos are heavy so I came up with a contraption to position it while I figured out manifold angles. Once I was happy I tacked the manifold and 74 flange in place

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SO I have about 3 weeks of tig welding experience, so it's like a trial by fire here. Some undercut and lack of filler, but for the most part it's coming out ok. I used a log manifold from Fahler Speed that has everything set except the last cylinder and upright for the turbo. This let me choose exactly where I wanted it mounted.

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Do you have a tig finger? When welding tube I always use one and prop my torch hand on the tube. Makes it much easier to keep the torch angle correct. What size turbo do you have?

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Very nice

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I need one. My welding cart is too high for any stool i have so I'm finding that standing I'm really shakey and it's hard to stay in position. 78/75 .96 AR

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Just ran across your build. Looks good. Where in Cleveland are you?

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It makes it a lot easier with the tig finger. You can prop more and have better control all around. I actually weld standing up a lot. You'll get used to it with some more hood time. Looking way better than I was at 3 weeks in for sure.

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Cool build. Tagging in to follow.

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Cool build. I'll tag along. I been wanting to do a turbo for quite a while now, but have held off mainly because I never done one and little gunshy.
Keep us posted.

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Back Again. Getting the Exhaust finished before I move on to other stuff. This is the first build I'm having painted so I'm super worried about drilling holes in anything AFTER paint. Going to basically assemble everything and blow it back apart for final paint stuff. Got the Wastegate mounted and Recirculated it into the downpipe.

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west side. about 10 minutes south of downtown. @Dpowers

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You have a nice build going. Will keep watching. I am in the process of putting a turbo on my 1965 C-10. Can you tell the brand and a part number for the intercooler that you used. I thought using an air to water style cause I didn't think a air to air would fit behind the grill in front of the radiator. Keep up the good work.

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Winter is car wash busy season here so the poor truck has been neglected! Lots of bed parts ordered and odds and ends I'll get some pictures of soon. I recently had Rendered Rides work up what I'm going for..and i'm beyond happy with the outcome.

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Just stumbled across this build, LOVE it! These turbo builds always intrigue me. Probably just going to do an N/A LS in my 64, but DEFINITELY going to build a turbo LS in something down the road! Love the rig so far dude, keep it up

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Got some time to finish the High Hump install and throttle assembly.

My new favorite things are Riv-nuts! No more welding nuts to stuff! Whole high hump is removable. I also took an S10 throttle bracket and pedal and it fit close to factory ( with some bending). The stock 6.0 throttle cable plugged into the hole in the firewall like it was meant to be there.

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Thanks, this is my first ever turbo anything. So the learning curve is steep. Also the most complete " restoration" as well. Nothing like swinging for the fences....

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Love it. Mine is my first build too. Hoping I dont screw anything up too bad haha. Keep it coming on the pics!

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what size is the new intercooler?

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Looking good. I plan to add a turbo once I get mine together and running NA. Subbing.

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Liking where you are going with this...subscribed. Impressive amount of work you had to do on that cab!

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The weather has been perfect for carwashing! being insanely busy and installing some new equipment has soaked up almost all of my time. I did get my bedsides delivered and the sheet metal work is DONE! Also have my under dash fuse panel installed for the engine harness I'll attach some pictures I have so far, and some carwash pictures because why not.