Introduction/ Turbo GM Truck Project - Page 2

Foose04 · 05-03-2010, 09:39 AM

Foose04 · 05-03-2010, 09:40 AM

Vette77guy · 05-03-2010, 01:17 PM

looks good !!!!!

minytrker · 05-03-2010, 01:30 PM

Looks good. I wouldnt have used butt connectors on my injectors if it were mine.

Foose04 · 05-03-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by minytrker

Looks good. I wouldnt have used butt connectors on my injectors if it were mine.

Yeah, I had solder gun in hand till I noticed I would have to be sitting inside the engine bay to solder 16 wires. Then I punked out. Hope I can get away with it, I'll find out.

toslow · 05-03-2010, 03:52 PM

Whos driving the truck Rob. I saw it creepin a few times.

chrisheltra · 05-03-2010, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by toslow

Whos driving the truck Rob. I saw it creepin a few times.

Thought I have too.

Foose04 · 05-03-2010, 07:02 PM

Lol, who ever it is I hope they put some new tires on the back before I get home.

bambooi · 05-04-2010, 05:13 PM

I see you have ls6 springs in there. I read some people's springs (even on an all stock car) failed on the corvette forum. I changed mine out as precautionary. Just a little fyi.

1998ta__1991rs · 05-04-2010, 09:40 PM

how much power did it make? im hoping that graph was a baseline before the work

minytrker · 05-04-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bambooi

I see you have ls6 springs in there. I read some people's springs (even on an all stock car) failed on the corvette forum. I changed mine out as precautionary. Just a little fyi.

I already tried telling him that before the cam swap. My bother broke 3 ls6 valve springs in his truck with the same cam.

minytrker · 05-04-2010, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1998ta__1991rs

how much power did it make? im hoping that graph was a baseline before the work

Its a really rough graph for sure. That must be un-tuned or stock.

Foose04 · 05-05-2010, 02:05 AM

First post guys and come on now, have a little faith in the chevy.

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Originally Posted by Foose04

Base line dyno video today: 243HP/262TQ
http://www.youtube.com/user/rmelcher.../0/iw86tqYgB2M

Foose04 · 05-05-2010, 02:37 AM

A quick search on performancetrucks.net for "broken valve" brings up valve spring failers from PRC, Comp and other big names all within the last year. Reliability and LS6 springs seem to hold there own for the FI guys running a smaller cam and there is quite a few on that forum.

With that said, i'm ok with running these in my DD and mostly timid driving style. I'll be sure to post if I manage to break one.

minytrker · 05-05-2010, 09:14 AM

The reason you search didnt come up with ALOT of broken ls6 valve springs is because MOST dont run them. My brother has a 4x4 that doesnt get drove hard, 2 springs broke at idle ans one at 70mph on the interstate. Hopefully when you have a spring break it doesnt take out your motor.

Foose04 · 05-05-2010, 09:22 AM

Thanks for your opinion.

1998ta__1991rs · 05-05-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Foose04

A quick search on performancetrucks.net for "broken valve" brings up valve spring failers from PRC, Comp and other big names all within the last year. Reliability and LS6 springs seem to hold there own for the FI guys running a smaller cam and there is quite a few on that forum.

With that said, i'm ok with running these in my DD and mostly timid driving style. I'll be sure to post if I manage to break one.

with those ls6 springs dont expect to run over about 5-6psi, the ls6 springs just do not have enough seat pressure on them, im only running around 14psi on my car and ive maxed out my PRC dual kit.

minytrker · 05-05-2010, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Foose04

Thanks for your opinion.

It's not really an opinion, more fact based. I have been messing with ls stuff since it came out. All I work on and build is ls based cars and trucks. Done more cams swaps than I can count, have 100's of hours on the dyno testing. But hey since the truck forum didn't say alot of people have problems then go and roll the dice.

98Camarod · 05-05-2010, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Foose04

A quick search on performancetrucks.net for "broken valve" brings up valve spring failers from PRC, Comp and other big names all within the last year. Reliability and LS6 springs seem to hold there own for the FI guys running a smaller cam and there is quite a few on that forum.

With that said, i'm ok with running these in my DD and mostly timid driving style. I'll be sure to post if I manage to break one.

You have to also think about the boost. The stress isn't just going to come from the cam...

Matts94Z28 · 05-05-2010, 11:56 AM

I see some issues in the near future with the LS6 springs.

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Vette77guy Senior Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 72	looks good !!!!!

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minytrker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,089	Looks good. I wouldnt have used butt connectors on my injectors if it were mine.

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toslow Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Charleston Posts: 285	Whos driving the truck Rob. I saw it creepin a few times.

05-03-2010, 07:02 PM	#28
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	Lol, who ever it is I hope they put some new tires on the back before I get home.

05-04-2010, 05:13 PM	#29
bambooi Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1,324	I see you have ls6 springs in there. I read some people's springs (even on an all stock car) failed on the corvette forum. I changed mine out as precautionary. Just a little fyi.

05-05-2010, 02:37 AM	#34
Foose04 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 965	A quick search on performancetrucks.net for "broken valve" brings up valve spring failers from PRC, Comp and other big names all within the last year. Reliability and LS6 springs seem to hold there own for the FI guys running a smaller cam and there is quite a few on that forum. With that said, i'm ok with running these in my DD and mostly timid driving style. I'll be sure to post if I manage to break one.

05-05-2010, 09:14 AM	#35
minytrker Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,089	The reason you search didnt come up with ALOT of broken ls6 valve springs is because MOST dont run them. My brother has a 4x4 that doesnt get drove hard, 2 springs broke at idle ans one at 70mph on the interstate. Hopefully when you have a spring break it doesnt take out your motor.