This just towed in...

[Greg@RET]

Came in from another shop. Built motor, single 76mm turbo (too small for this motor), blah blah. First plan of attack is fixing the wiring nightmare it rolled in on. Dash currently has dashes on the odometer....

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/GregRET/IMG_20101221_103642.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/GregRET/IMG_20101221_103527.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/GregRET/IMG_20101221_103511.jpg

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/GregRET/IMG_20101221_103456.jpg

Will keep everyone posted and hopefully have some dyno results soon.

[reivaxtorres]

is the blower housing still on there?

[ka0tyk]

is the blower housing still on there?

looks to me like its gutted and theres some plates covering up the snout. you can see its blue.

sucks about the wiring nightmare. those are the worst. "well where does this wire come from/go to... "

[LXS]

Why is the intake/throttle body pipe tapered like that?

[Blind]

looks like a headache, good luck!

the dashes could be as simple as a dead battery or PATS issue though.

[Nicksbluestang]

Dont cut the wire

[Greg@RET]

is the blower housing still on there?

Like Darek said its a gutted blower.

Why is the intake/throttle body pipe tapered like that?

The piping is tight in that area so its smaller for clearance then opens up bigger, mainly for more maf range.

The fuel press. regulator is plumbed incorrectly, so add that to the list of things to fix lol

[LXS]

Oh ok! :cheers:

[kingeaton]

I will lace it up :aaron:

[1218shelby]

i was there and i approve this post. :look:

[MartyParty]

i was there and i approve this post. :look:

Nobody cares, fat boy.

Back to the post, sweet color!

---------- Post added 12-21-2010 at 07:32 PM ----------

I am more worried about the retarded wiring from the positive from the battery.

[grouchy01]

can any spare parts go on my truck :look:

[Greg@RET]

Ok, after chasing wires everywhere things are looking good. Still have lots of little stuff to do and clean things up more. But truck runs now.... customer was super excited about it.

YouTube - Single Turbo Lightning

[Silverpoison]

I will have those fittings and lines for you guys tomorrow.

[ka0tyk]

fvckin 12 hours later thing is runnin smooth. goddamn is there anything you cant fix/make fast?

[06silverbullet]

fvckin 12 hours later thing is runnin smooth. goddamn is there anything you cant fix/make fast?

my car :look: lol j/k

[Greg@RET]

my car :look: lol j/k

Made more power/faster for about a hr. :doh:

[Greg@RET]

Truck is ready to be picked up tomorrow for break in miles on new motor.

YouTube - Turbo Lightning break in tune

http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o289/GregRET/IMG_20101222_160514.jpg

[vrt03cobra]

Nice Work Greg...

[ka0tyk]

so is he going to get a bigger turbo later on? looks like the same one.

also do you have any L stuff laying around? toying with the thought of tossing stuff on my 5.4... ive seen takeoff kits go for like $1200 minus a few things. im guessing id need some fuel pumps and a computer/tune.

[Greg@RET]

so is he going to get a bigger turbo later on? looks like the same one.

also do you have any L stuff laying around? toying with the thought of tossing stuff on my 5.4... ive seen takeoff kits go for like $1200 minus a few things. im guessing id need some fuel pumps and a computer/tune.

He is breaking the motor in on the 76mm and will put a 88 on later along with some methanol. I don't think I have any L stuff laying around.

[Blind]

so is he going to get a bigger turbo later on? looks like the same one.

also do you have any L stuff laying around? toying with the thought of tossing stuff on my 5.4... ive seen takeoff kits go for like $1200 minus a few things. im guessing id need some fuel pumps and a computer/tune.
I've got a lightning eaton to get your collection started :)

[kingeaton]

Can you tune my lightning now, been waiting for a week :D

[96GTS]

I've got a lightning eaton to get your collection started :)
And I got the front S/C pully "cage"...




Greg, that L runs quiet as stock! Once it is set up, it's gonna sneak up on some suckas!

[Greg@RET]

Truck drives real nice, he picked it up and is putting miles on it. He said the truck was down for 3 yrs. Here is a shrort vid with no boost...

YouTube - Turbo Lightning Test drive No Boost!

[ka0tyk]

was that him saying "its good" or "feels good" or something like that?

[Greg@RET]

Yep.