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Old 12-29-2008, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by zippy
So if I'm correct the 438 might be salvagable? Taking everything off the old one that is still good?
yes, short block should still be good,
I will also take out tranny, transfer case, rear end, drive shafts, and the Quadrasteer unit and put it into the new truck.
starting to get excited
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Old 12-29-2008, 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 04Denali
Thought it was about time for an update,
bought another 04 Denali with 78,000 miles.
it is in kinda rough shape and I really don't like driving it. every time I drive it and I hear a rattle, shake or noise that my other Truck didn't have I get kinda bummed out. So the other day when I was driving it I started thinking that I need to do something with this.


SO LET THE NEW BUILD BEGIN

my old truck is now at Synergy Motorsports,
the engine will be pulled out and gone through, the compression ratio will be raised in preparation for the TVS 2300 to be put on it.
Heads will be sent in to see if they can be saved and Finish line Transmission we be doing my transmission again.

all new Leather interior will be put in along with all new dash pieces.
I will need a complete new paint job on it because there is no way to make this paint job look anywhere close to my old truck.
I like Silver Birch (pewter) so I will paint it that color again but with either more metal flake or Pearl, something to make it POP!!!!!!!!!
anywY I will keep you guys posted.
Mark
WOW, sweet!
Old 12-29-2008, 01:34 PM
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badass....nice to see you dont let a little mishap keep you from building again...but why not twins again???....they are sooo much cooler...im not gonna lie you had some good pics and should us how to fab up my kit we are doing on mine...if turbonectics would ever get off there asses and send me the turbos i ordered 2 months ago it would already be done lol
Old 12-29-2008, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by BlownChevy
WOW, sweet!
Brian I will be giving you a call early next year for the TVS

Originally Posted by Mean03
badass....nice to see you dont let a little mishap keep you from building again...but why not twins again???....they are sooo much cooler...
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twins are to expensive and I do not have an unlimited budget like I did on my first set up, this will be a budget build, but don't get me wrong- it will be done first rate and it will be a BAD A$$ truck, I just can't dump 50 plus G's into it.
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Old 12-29-2008, 01:58 PM
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Mark, my friend, I am glad to see you excited about the truck once again. I am going to Synergy today for an transfusion, maybe I'll peek in on the truck while I am there!

Let the build begin...start a new thread "out of the ashes"
Old 12-29-2008, 02:06 PM
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Good to see those parts going to a good use. I think I was one of the first to ask if anything was still good. Why pay twice for what you already have. After your mess it is good to take anything positive out of it that you can. A TVS2300 will be all you need. 8psi of boost and a 438 with a mild cam should be torquey as hell and run 11's while driving like stock.
Old 12-29-2008, 02:31 PM
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I honestly am stoked you started back in it, I could only imagine having it done then losing it all and not wanting to do it again, but good for you man, and keep the updates rolling.
Old 12-29-2008, 04:37 PM
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Wow thats awsome to hear keep us posted. and pics too. I need to get my *** in gear and build my chevelle.
Old 12-30-2008, 07:10 AM
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awesome Mark! can't wait to see the new build. hurry it up and make it out to Butch's for Denali Fest.
Old 12-30-2008, 08:47 AM
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hey mark i know you said the home and auto insurance was going to pay for everything like 80k if remember you said. You didnt get anything near that did you for it??????


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