Project "Blown HD" 2012
12-09-2011, 01:43 PM
#1
Project "Blown HD" 2012
As most of you know this build started some time ago (05 I think) and besides being overly meticulous and earning a reputation for getting things done at a leisurely pace
I figured it was time to start a new thread to capture some of the new stuff going on with the build.
My immediate plan is to enjoy the holidays with loved ones and friends and then hit the ground running in 2012 and finally finish this thing once and for all
Going through a divorce, relocating from San Diego to Ventura County, getting a promotion, and basically starting over from scratch, the truck project just sort of fizzled out (life happens). There came a point where I was either going to return it back to stock and sell it, or finish what I started. I decided to finish the build. It's not nearly as involved as other builds on here as my talents aren't that extensive or diverse but it's been an absolute blast, frustration, learning experience, and really just a big part of my life so that, one, I wanted to finish what I started, and two, finally enjoy driving a badass street truck!
With that said, I decided to start a new chapter on the build so hopefully you tune in for the new **** in 2012!
I'll include a link to the original thread and some original build pics in the first few posts that sort of capture what happened and where I'm at now.
The idea behind the project was to build a daily driven hot rod in the form of a Heavy Duty pickup truck with all the creature comforts and functionality of a late model vehicle but with 600+ rwhp that didn’t break parts left and right, could handle in the corners, and could turn an 11sec quarter mile.
Some Highlights of the Current Modifications:
Forged Short Block: Lightened/Balanced Stock crank, Probe connecting rods, Probe Forged pistons, Ackerly & Childs pistons Rings, ARP Main and Head Studs, ARP Cam bolts, Melling High Volume oil pump, Comp Cams Hex adjust timing set, Ed Curtis Blower Cam 224/238 116LSA, LS7 lifters, Comp Cams pushrods.
West Coast Cylinder Head GM casting 035 cylinder heads, CNC machined by Richard; his Stage 2 heads are spec’d with 2.02 intake, 1.60 exhaust Ferrea valves, titanium retainers, dual valve springs good for .650” lift and worked in conjunction with Ed Curtis to ensure the Head/Cam package worked well together.
Stainless Works 1 ¾” Long Tube Headers, Custom Magnaflow exhaust built by Richard Waitas of Magnaflow R&D. Dual 3” exhaust system with X-Pipe featuring dual spun metallic catalytic converters, bungs welded for O2 sensors, wideband, and EGT probe, 3 Magnaflow mufflers routed out the back, all hidden and tucked underneath the truck
Magnuson TVS2300 jackshaft supercharger system with Left Coast 32 custom 8 rib blower pulley drive system running an Innovators West overdrive crank pulley and Evans water pump, high flow thermostat, and Evans waterless NPG+ coolant. ARP fasteners throughout.
Mezier solid billet flexplate, ARP flexplate bolts, Precision Industries triple disc Vigilante 10.5” torque converter. California Performance Transmission 4L80E built by Art Carr, spec’d with 300m input and intermediate shafts, Hughes Deep Sump Pan.
Stock driveshaft’s re-balanced to ensure vibration free operation. Detroit Locker was installed in the AAM 14 bolt 10.5” rear end running AAM 4.10 gears and 1500 series leaf springs with Velvet Ride shackles for a smooth ride.
Intro Pentia HD8 Series Billet Wheels: The Heavy Duty Silverado’s rear track width is slightly narrower than the front track width. To correct rear wheels have 1” less backspacing.
Front 20x10 (6 inch backspacing)
Rear 20x10 (5 inch backspacing)
BFGoodrich KDW2 tires 305/50-20 at all four corners
Real Racing Wheels R108 series 16x12 (6 inch backspacing)
M&H Racemaster DOT drag slicks 33/15.50-16LT
Motor Build plan:
Stock Block 4" Bore
Stock Crank 3.622" Stroke (balanced and lightened)
Probe 6.125 4340 I-Beam Connecting Rods
Probe Forged Flat Top Pistons -3cc reliefs
Ackerly & Childs Piston Rings
Clevite Main Bearings
Speed Pro Rod Bearings
Stock Cam Bearings
ARP Main Studs
EDC Cam 224/236 600/590 on a 116LSA
ARP Cam/Cam Retainer bolts
Comp Cams single roller adjustable timing chain
GM LS7 Lifters
Comp Cams 7.4" pushrods
Stock Rocker Arms
ARP Head Studs
WCCH 035 Stage 2 cylinder heads/2.02/1.57 Ferrea valves/Pioneer dual valve springs/titanium retainers/stock locks
GM MLS Head gaskets
Melling HV Oil Pump
Measured Engine specs after build:
Stroke: 3.622 in
Bore: 4.005 in
Rod Length:: 6.125 in
Cylinder Volume: 747.73 cc
Rod Ratio: 1.691
Total Volume: 365.0 cid
Cylinder Head Volume: 73.50 cc
Head Gasket Volume: 11.37 cc
Deck Volume: 4.65 cc
Relief Vol: 3.00 cc
Compression Ratio: 9.35/1 CR
EDC Blower Cam
224/238.5 600/586.5 115.875LSA, 3.375 advanced
link to original build thread:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...nstall-353485/
I figured it was time to start a new thread to capture some of the new stuff going on with the build. My immediate plan is to enjoy the holidays with loved ones and friends and then hit the ground running in 2012 and finally finish this thing once and for all
Going through a divorce, relocating from San Diego to Ventura County, getting a promotion, and basically starting over from scratch, the truck project just sort of fizzled out (life happens). There came a point where I was either going to return it back to stock and sell it, or finish what I started. I decided to finish the build. It's not nearly as involved as other builds on here as my talents aren't that extensive or diverse but it's been an absolute blast, frustration, learning experience, and really just a big part of my life so that, one, I wanted to finish what I started, and two, finally enjoy driving a badass street truck! With that said, I decided to start a new chapter on the build so hopefully you tune in for the new **** in 2012!
I'll include a link to the original thread and some original build pics in the first few posts that sort of capture what happened and where I'm at now.
The idea behind the project was to build a daily driven hot rod in the form of a Heavy Duty pickup truck with all the creature comforts and functionality of a late model vehicle but with 600+ rwhp that didn’t break parts left and right, could handle in the corners, and could turn an 11sec quarter mile.
Some Highlights of the Current Modifications:
Forged Short Block: Lightened/Balanced Stock crank, Probe connecting rods, Probe Forged pistons, Ackerly & Childs pistons Rings, ARP Main and Head Studs, ARP Cam bolts, Melling High Volume oil pump, Comp Cams Hex adjust timing set, Ed Curtis Blower Cam 224/238 116LSA, LS7 lifters, Comp Cams pushrods.
West Coast Cylinder Head GM casting 035 cylinder heads, CNC machined by Richard; his Stage 2 heads are spec’d with 2.02 intake, 1.60 exhaust Ferrea valves, titanium retainers, dual valve springs good for .650” lift and worked in conjunction with Ed Curtis to ensure the Head/Cam package worked well together.
Stainless Works 1 ¾” Long Tube Headers, Custom Magnaflow exhaust built by Richard Waitas of Magnaflow R&D. Dual 3” exhaust system with X-Pipe featuring dual spun metallic catalytic converters, bungs welded for O2 sensors, wideband, and EGT probe, 3 Magnaflow mufflers routed out the back, all hidden and tucked underneath the truck
Magnuson TVS2300 jackshaft supercharger system with Left Coast 32 custom 8 rib blower pulley drive system running an Innovators West overdrive crank pulley and Evans water pump, high flow thermostat, and Evans waterless NPG+ coolant. ARP fasteners throughout.
Mezier solid billet flexplate, ARP flexplate bolts, Precision Industries triple disc Vigilante 10.5” torque converter. California Performance Transmission 4L80E built by Art Carr, spec’d with 300m input and intermediate shafts, Hughes Deep Sump Pan.
Stock driveshaft’s re-balanced to ensure vibration free operation. Detroit Locker was installed in the AAM 14 bolt 10.5” rear end running AAM 4.10 gears and 1500 series leaf springs with Velvet Ride shackles for a smooth ride.
Intro Pentia HD8 Series Billet Wheels: The Heavy Duty Silverado’s rear track width is slightly narrower than the front track width. To correct rear wheels have 1” less backspacing.
Front 20x10 (6 inch backspacing)
Rear 20x10 (5 inch backspacing)
BFGoodrich KDW2 tires 305/50-20 at all four corners
Real Racing Wheels R108 series 16x12 (6 inch backspacing)
M&H Racemaster DOT drag slicks 33/15.50-16LT
Motor Build plan:
Stock Block 4" Bore
Stock Crank 3.622" Stroke (balanced and lightened)
Probe 6.125 4340 I-Beam Connecting Rods
Probe Forged Flat Top Pistons -3cc reliefs
Ackerly & Childs Piston Rings
Clevite Main Bearings
Speed Pro Rod Bearings
Stock Cam Bearings
ARP Main Studs
EDC Cam 224/236 600/590 on a 116LSA
ARP Cam/Cam Retainer bolts
Comp Cams single roller adjustable timing chain
GM LS7 Lifters
Comp Cams 7.4" pushrods
Stock Rocker Arms
ARP Head Studs
WCCH 035 Stage 2 cylinder heads/2.02/1.57 Ferrea valves/Pioneer dual valve springs/titanium retainers/stock locks
GM MLS Head gaskets
Melling HV Oil Pump
Measured Engine specs after build:
Stroke: 3.622 in
Bore: 4.005 in
Rod Length:: 6.125 in
Cylinder Volume: 747.73 cc
Rod Ratio: 1.691
Total Volume: 365.0 cid
Cylinder Head Volume: 73.50 cc
Head Gasket Volume: 11.37 cc
Deck Volume: 4.65 cc
Relief Vol: 3.00 cc
Compression Ratio: 9.35/1 CR
EDC Blower Cam
224/238.5 600/586.5 115.875LSA, 3.375 advanced
link to original build thread:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...nstall-353485/
Last edited by moregrip; 12-19-2011 at 05:16 PM.
12-09-2011, 03:00 PM
#7
thank you!
ok, so one of the first things I want to address is the suspension. As previously posted I'm going with a 6/8 DJM suspension drop (I finally pulled that trigger) but I also want to incorporate some additional features/load carrying capabilities and ride control.
I'm not 100% decided on all the details yet but for the rear suspension I want to end up with something similar to this:
ok, so one of the first things I want to address is the suspension. As previously posted I'm going with a 6/8 DJM suspension drop (I finally pulled that trigger) but I also want to incorporate some additional features/load carrying capabilities and ride control.
I'm not 100% decided on all the details yet but for the rear suspension I want to end up with something similar to this:
my plan is to get the suspension sorted, then work on the JG fascia and other color-matched bits.
