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Old 09-06-2010, 09:50 AM   #1
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"Brain check" Project

Well guy this my second project and the only reason i called it "Brain check" cause i just got my car done couple months ago. I don't know if its normal cause my girlfriend think am loosing it

For the guys who haven't seen my first project.

79 C10 Swap With L92 & 6l90

Anyhow how this build will be long and little slow but hopefully i build the truck the way i want it.

Major Points of the build will be these and any other stuff will be added later as i research and with your guys help as i go with build

Frame:
1.Stiffing Frame
2.Sand Blasted
3.Powder Coated or Paint (Depends on decided Car Color)

Suspension & Brakes

1.Tubular lower and upper control arms
2.Triangular 4 link with Coil overs or Air ride.
3. Rear C6 Corvette Brakes

Engine & Drivetrain

1. Cleaned and Painted with Transmission (depends on car color)
2. Twin Turbo Precision 6265 Billet Ball bearings.
3. Fuel Cell & Fuel System
4. Methanol System

Body:

1. Body Clean up with new paint job
2.Tubed Bed For rear wide rims +14 (Havent decided on size or yet)

I started on 2 days ago but i took pics.

First day started around 8 PM



Around 1 AM and done for the night.





Next morning with friend support we hanged the bed for the extra space.





My friend giving me the hungry look.



Tearing thru the front end.






Me checking the oil cooler lines







At the end of the day around 2:30 AM







At the end of the day around 2:30 AM

I was barely dragging my self to the bed.
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Old 09-06-2010, 11:19 AM   #2
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how did your back tires get so worn? lol.
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Old 09-06-2010, 12:13 PM   #3
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how did your back tires get so worn? lol.
hmm i think it has something to with this

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Old 09-06-2010, 08:19 PM   #4
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nice man...making something nice alot better....
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Old 09-06-2010, 08:43 PM   #5
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Sweet! Starting the snowball effect I see. Ask me how I know!
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Old 09-08-2010, 05:25 AM   #6
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Re: "Brain check" Project

right on buddy! sometimes you just have to get in there!
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Old 09-09-2010, 10:53 AM   #7
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Sweet! Starting the snowball effect I see. Ask me how I know!
Yeah i think i am.

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right on buddy! sometimes you just have to get in there!
You bet after looking at your thread i just couldn't keep my truck togther Your an inspiration man.

Update:

Got some work done but not much it was busy week.



Picked this labeler at office Depot for $39. Got all my harness labeled for less headaches later on.






Engine is out.






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Old 09-09-2010, 12:39 PM   #8
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That 6.2 and 6l90 would be great in my crew cab! Better keep a close eye on that thing!
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Old 09-09-2010, 01:06 PM   #9
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Im going to watch this one!
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Old 09-10-2010, 06:59 AM   #10
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That 6.2 and 6l90 would be great in my crew cab! Better keep a close eye on that thing!
Well after your post i think am chaining it down

I think you should get it on your list cause the 6 speed is different animal. The response and short gear ratio shifting are just amazing.

Sucks thought i can only use 1st & 2nd gear then after i put on Drive and it has a brain of it own i got no control at all except my foot i hope someone make a controller for it soon cause i cant imagine how awesome it be with steering wheel paddle shifter.

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Im going to watch this one!
Glad you like it



Update :

Got some work done

Disconnected my fuel lines All Braided stainless steel lines is on my list now



Gas tank looks so ****ty glad its out Fuel Cell on the list



Cleaned the garage for Phase 2




Picked up a 1700psi electric pressure washer and sprayed the frame









Spacers that solved the S&P A/C bracket belt issue.




Ripping stuff off










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Old 09-10-2010, 09:08 AM   #11
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The engine swap was a gr8 build, can't wait to see this one.
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Old 09-10-2010, 10:01 AM   #12
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Re: "Brain check" Project

your really getting busy! nice progress man she's going to be SWEET!!!!
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Old 09-10-2010, 11:07 AM   #13
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You just got it on the road and here you go again.. And I love it!!
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Old 09-10-2010, 10:15 PM   #14
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Main body paint got decided almost close to my old paint job but looks nicer? What do you guys think

Frame paint color suggestions needed ? Thinking about Metallic Silver with blue powder coated front end.





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your really getting busy! nice progress man she's going to be SWEET!!!!
Yeah its going well for now am trying to get everything off cuase i know ill be busy on next weeks to come.

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You just got it on the road and here you go again.. And I love it!!
Yeah i cant keep the truck together when i imagine my truck finished in mind. Hopefully get the truck done the way i want it.
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Old 09-11-2010, 06:42 AM   #15
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Good looking build
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Old 10-25-2010, 05:57 AM   #16
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Hey everyone its been a while since i passed by.

Busy with School taking 18 credits and working on the truck just dont go together.

Big plan change up.

I sold my engine & trans and whole combo to a friend he just loved my truck.

New engine setup
  1. Lsx 427 block
  2. Callie Dragonslayer Crank
  3. Oiver Rods
  4. Wiseco or Diamiond Pistons

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Old 12-04-2010, 01:42 AM   #17
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Hey Guys its going slow but i got my Christmas present early

LSX Block


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Old 12-04-2010, 07:21 AM   #18
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WOW!
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Old 12-04-2010, 04:28 PM   #19
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that will be BADASS with that engine....I can't wait for some tire smoke
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Old 12-05-2010, 05:10 PM   #21
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that will be BADASS with that engine....I can't wait for some tire smoke
Thanks nbpro.

I got the crank on order 2 months ago should be coming this month. I been researching the past 2 months on the heads package and we figured out what we need.

I be ordering the heads and rotating assembly this everything to complete the engine this month.

I got the rendering for my truck but its not perfect so i post it when it be done.
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Old 12-05-2010, 05:29 PM   #22
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what is your tire combo on the truck?
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Old 12-05-2010, 06:13 PM   #23
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what is your tire combo on the truck?
Its 295/50/15
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Any updates?
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Old 02-12-2011, 01:17 AM   #25
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update

Its been slow lately but we started pretty good everything is ordered this what showed up for now

Still waiting on the heads and everything else should show up in a week or 2

Everything for the short-block showed up.


Oliver Billet Rods


Diamond Pistons





Steel Pin


ACL bearings


Callie's Dragon slayer Crankshaft

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