My time... Nothing New. But it's my Build.
 

Bought the truck in 2009. Never did anything to it but change the oil and eventually put a 454 big block in it...10 years later and motivated by the builds on this site, here's my attempt to build something as cool as I've seen throughout the years.

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Welcome aboard! That’s a very sharp truck you have there! I’d love to see more pics of it. What are the current plans for it? I’m just about sure I will paint mine the same blue as yours.

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Currently a long bed c20. Plan on shortening it...making it a SWB, swaping the leaf springs for trail arms, air bags and etc. Also got rid of the of the 454. Going twin turbo 5.3 with a 4L80E.

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454 big block....my dad's choice as I was growing up. Therefore it was mine...going modern with the LS

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5.3L. Forged pistons, rods and ARP studs.

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Looks like a great place to start! Looking forward to seeing this one come together.

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Sub'd, I like it!

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BTR staged 3 cam, FITech engine management...KBS Motor coater paint (awesome stuff).

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KBS motor coater

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Looking awesome! I've never used the FiTech stuff, have you dove into it yet?

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Impressive, did you have the short block machined?

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Never used the FiTech before either. A few friends have and recommended that I do so as well. We'll see how it works with a boosted application. Planning on running 15lbs of boost.

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Negative sir didn't have it machined...just cleaned up and painted to look pretty. Regret not doing so but I have a spare motor that I snagged from a 2004 Tahoe for $200

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Wasn't sure what turbo headers to go with. Seen a few different variations.

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Awesome, who make the header pipe in the first pic?? thanks

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Those are XS Power. Found them on eBay...Decided not to go with either of those.

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Could not tell from your photo but the bore looked newly honed....she cleaned up good then you added a party hat. ....yikes...hold on.

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That thing is going to rip. Maybe one day I'll pull my engine back out and build it up like this.

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Bed removed...need to do "something" with those leaf springs.

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Yup, those leafs aren't going to love the power you're about to bring down on them . . .

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My thoughts as well...hope this will sufffice.

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Leaf springs and rear diff removed...really don't know what to do with the diff. Maybe a Ford 9 inch?

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Decided to go with headers that put the turbos in an angle. Not quite sure what I want to do with the intercooler(s). A large single or duals?

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Breakin out the big guns! I'm curious how you know you won't have any clearance issues.

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There's always clearance issues... bought a 3 in 1 plasma cutter/welder to assist when those issue arise...cut here, cut there...move this, fabricate that...change plans LOL.