RAACCR's Syclone
07-09-2009, 12:46 PM
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RAACCR's Syclone
Hello everybody,
Long time lurker over here; been around LS1tech for a while, though. Spoolin asked that I post up some details on my build for you guys:
I'm the original owner of the 1991 GMC Syclone in my avatar. It currently has only 15k miles on the clock. The original engine and driveline is safely tucked away, just in case this thing ever becomes worth more than scrap metal. I've been a hot rodder and turbo fanatic for longer than most of you (or even your parents, in some cases) have been around.
Current build is a 408" LS2 with a set of the new PRC 237 heads, twin 76mm turbos, e85 fuel system, Megasquirt, built 4L80e, built BW 4772 transfer case, yada yada yada. I was a C5 'vette guy, until I got inspired to bring this old relic into the modern ages by some of the old Parish videos.
Just looking for it to be an interesting little toy for the streets; it should be fun. I'll try to keep you all updated on my progress.
Rob
Edit - I also have a TrailBlazer SS, so I guess that also qualifies me to stop in over here every now and then
Long time lurker over here; been around LS1tech for a while, though. Spoolin asked that I post up some details on my build for you guys:
I'm the original owner of the 1991 GMC Syclone in my avatar. It currently has only 15k miles on the clock. The original engine and driveline is safely tucked away, just in case this thing ever becomes worth more than scrap metal. I've been a hot rodder and turbo fanatic for longer than most of you (or even your parents, in some cases) have been around.
Current build is a 408" LS2 with a set of the new PRC 237 heads, twin 76mm turbos, e85 fuel system, Megasquirt, built 4L80e, built BW 4772 transfer case, yada yada yada. I was a C5 'vette guy, until I got inspired to bring this old relic into the modern ages by some of the old Parish videos.
Just looking for it to be an interesting little toy for the streets; it should be fun. I'll try to keep you all updated on my progress.
Rob
Edit - I also have a TrailBlazer SS, so I guess that also qualifies me to stop in over here every now and then
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07-09-2009, 01:30 PM
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I'm the original owner of the 1991 GMC Syclone in my avatar. It currently has only 15k miles on the clock. The original engine and driveline is safely tucked away, just in case this thing ever becomes worth more than scrap metal.
I will take it off your hands with the original drivetrain. Pay you more than scrap metal is worth too! This is one of GM's truly high performance vehicles. One of the vehicles, next to the "TURBO BUICKS", that got performance rolling for GM! 
There was not much that could touch this back in the day. PM me if you want to unload it! 
I got inspired to bring this old relic into the modern ages
Oh...By the way, SWEET build Rob! Welcome to the sight!
07-09-2009, 02:23 PM
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Prepare to beat the crap out of your firewall and trans tunnel for the 80E. 
An original owner 15K truck would be worth a **** ton if left alone. I say buy a syclone body for cheap and hack that up.
An original owner 15K truck would be worth a **** ton if left alone. I say buy a syclone body for cheap and hack that up.
07-09-2009, 04:29 PM
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C'mon....Worth more than scrap metal? I will take it off your hands with the original drivetrain. Pay you more than scrap metal is worth too! This is one of GM's truly high performance vehicles. One of the vehicles, next to the "TURBO BUICKS", that got performance rolling for GM! There was not much that could touch this back in the day. PM me if you want to unload it!
I will take it off your hands with the original drivetrain. Pay you more than scrap metal is worth too! This is one of GM's truly high performance vehicles. One of the vehicles, next to the "TURBO BUICKS", that got performance rolling for GM! There was not much that could touch this back in the day. PM me if you want to unload it! Trending Topics
07-09-2009, 08:09 PM
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Despite the low mileage, it hasn't been close to stock for a loooooong time. I pulled the original engine out of it less than a year after I bought it. (Funny story...I actually drove it straight from the dealership to the dragstrip, then took it home for the first time with an ashtray full of timeslips.) I'd be afraid to count the number of different engine/turbo/tranny combos its been through over the years. The market for these trucks is in the crapper; if anybody seriously wants one, visit the classifieds on www.syty.net . This truck is worth way more to me, just in sentimental value, than anybody in their right mind would pay for it. As a roller, its not worth as much as I have invested in the paint job. If I ever wanted to put it back to stock, I could...but I have no intentions of ever doing that at this time. There were some LSx swap motor mounts and oil pans being sold by a vendor, which were designed around the stock style TH700R4/4L60 series transmissions...those swap kits did require significant mods to the firewall and trans tunnel if upgrading to a 4L80e transmission. However, I am not using that stuff; if everything in the driveline is positioned properly, very little clearancing is required. Thanks for everybody's concern, but this is a done deal; it will be finished very shortly.