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03-28-2006, 09:21 PM
stssilverado

Allen spent most of the day Monday street tuning my truck. A/F is near perfect, Timing is good. Only problem is my injectors are maxed (43lb). Boost is set @8 psi and I am positive it is much stronger than before. Almost wrecked on the highway home when it boosted me sideways @ 70 mph (wet road). It's scary quick to redline (p&p heads helped a lot). Will be ordering the 68 lb injectors soon!!! Want 12-14 psi.

Trying to dyno tomorrow at a local shop here. BTW he's thinking of putting a dyno day together (Belton, TX-central TX) anyone interested?
03-28-2006, 09:30 PM
chrisj6

Sounds awesome man, glad you got that beast finally running! It hurts to drive around when you damn well know it has more in it doesnt it!?

Chris
03-28-2006, 09:40 PM
farmtruc

Tell me you're going to take it easy on that beast, lol!!!
Sorry we couldn't tune it to it's fullest potential, but we'll get there.
Once you come back, you'll probably have the wideband installed. Expect it to run on the rich side on the dyno, but that was on purpose until we do a final tune.
Once the 68's get in there, you'll be able to up the boost up and run very strong.
The truck pulled very hard, 6200rpms came quickly and felt like it needed to be raised, but that's later on.

Take it easy on it, hahaha, I know you're anxious, it's strong, but the truck will run out of fuel on the top end. Quick spurts will be fine, just no 1/4 mile runs, doh!

nice seeing you again and let me know when you can come back down.
allen
03-29-2006, 10:34 AM
BEATERTRUCK

SWEET!! :rock: Get the 68lb's in and lets go eat up some vett's!!!
03-29-2006, 10:41 AM
TXcrew

man !! now you truly have an SS. your truck actually deserves to wear those double Ss. :thumb: :hshake:
03-29-2006, 11:19 AM
SCIV

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Only problem is my injectors are maxed (43lb). Will be ordering the 68 lb injectors soon!!! Want 12-14 psi.

Trying to dyno tomorrow at a local shop here. BTW he's thinking of putting a dyno day together (Belton, TX-central TX) anyone interested?
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You & I are in the same boat, 68 lbers for me too!!

When would the dyno day be, I am in Georgetown, so that is a quick trip. No offense Allen!!

I need a new cam too. :tantrum:
03-29-2006, 12:06 PM
GMCwantsLS1

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You & I are in the same boat, 68 lbers for me too!!

When would the dyno day be, I am in Georgetown, so that is a quick trip. No offense Allen!!

I need a new cam too. :tantrum:
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Same here!
03-29-2006, 12:19 PM
ducky

i need an ls1
03-29-2006, 12:52 PM
KySilverado

Hey Guy, good luck with hitting your numbers. I am probably near my injector limits. I would be interested in knowing about your quest for 68# injectors and how it works out.
03-29-2006, 01:43 PM
stssilverado

apprently injectors are easy to find. Need to change out the "clips" to LS1 style. Will let you know.

My trans is now showing "transmission hot" message on the dash. Is it going out or do i just need an additional cooler. It comes on after i've been pounding on it for a while.
03-29-2006, 02:28 PM
ducky

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apprently injectors are easy to find. Need to change out the "clips" to LS1 style. Will let you know.

My trans is now showing "transmission hot" message on the dash. Is it going out or do i just need an additional cooler. It comes on after i've been pounding on it for a while.
[/b]

what about those transmission coolers that bolt on the back of the radiatior?
03-29-2006, 04:20 PM
custom 68

man I smell a new tranny ...
No not really I bet just a bog ole cooler and let er rip...
Dave
03-29-2006, 05:59 PM
farmtruc

I remember that odd lock up problem or surge when we were driving it. That may be related. When a converter doesn't lock up, it will generate a lot more heat, but a big B&M will help cool it down.

Hey GMC, I have a cam for you, it's a 230/228 115, how's that sound?

later,
allen
03-29-2006, 06:06 PM
Tim Z

youll eventually get the bugs out and have one of the fastest crew cabs around! Man, I wish i could get a live nelson tune! :cry:
03-29-2006, 06:47 PM
KySilverado

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I remember that odd lock up problem or surge when we were driving it. That may be related. When a converter doesn't lock up, it will generate a lot more heat, but a big B&M will help cool it down.
Hey GMC, I have a cam for you, it's a 230/228 115, how's that sound?

later,
allen
[/b]

Definately, and if they do lock up and slip they throw lots of crud into the system, stop up filters, and then you are slipping like hell.

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apprently injectors are easy to find. Need to change out the "clips" to LS1 style. Will let you know.

My trans is now showing "transmission hot" message on the dash. Is it going out or do i just need an additional cooler. It comes on after i've been pounding on it for a while.
[/b]

Yeah, 68# Ford SVO units I believe. New pigtails and shimming the fuel rails. Then setting up the tune for the new injectors etc..... All sounds easy but you know how that goes.
03-30-2006, 07:48 AM
GMCwantsLS1

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I remember that odd lock up problem or surge when we were driving it. That may be related. When a converter doesn't lock up, it will generate a lot more heat, but a big B&M will help cool it down.
Hey GMC, I have a cam for you, it's a 230/228 115, how's that sound?

later,
allen
[/b]

Sounds good! We'll talk about that later. :thumb: Shhhhhhh!
03-30-2006, 08:59 AM
bud8fan

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(stssilverado @ Mar 28 2006, 09:21 PM) [snapback]48580[/snapback]</div>

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Allen spent most of the day Monday street tuning my truck. A/F is near perfect, Timing is good. Only problem is my injectors are maxed (43lb). Boost is set @8 psi and I am positive it is much stronger than before. Almost wrecked on the highway home when it boosted me sideways @ 70 mph (wet road). It's scary quick to redline (p&p heads helped a lot). Will be ordering the 68 lb injectors soon!!! Want 12-14 psi.

Trying to dyno tomorrow at a local shop here. BTW he's thinking of putting a dyno day together (Belton, TX-central TX) anyone interested?
[/b]

wooo.i missed it...congrats and get those new injectors.... :rock:
03-30-2006, 09:11 AM
stssilverado

Injectors are ordered. :drool:

Need help finding a dual gauge pod for the pillar. Installing wide band O2. I've seen ones for the dmax and I think they'll work. Anyone had experience with this. Part #'s would be great.

thx
03-30-2006, 09:24 AM
Defunct SO

Brandon, do you want me to get the pillar also?
03-30-2006, 03:51 PM
Tim Z

if billy cant get it , i got mine from summit, its an auto meter brand. Im thinking of selling mine for a three gauge pod since im adding the wideband. part# ATM-15104 :smile:
08-10-2007, 01:05 PM
L Vrde 06

He sts silverado i got a 06 crew cab with full bolt ons, stall, gears and its in the shop for a cam swap and wanted to know if you have done and changes to your drivetrain like a custom two piece driveshaft. i know some guys running low 13s that broke the oem driveshaft with slicks i broke mine on the hiway racing a supercharged f-150 like at 140 mph. i am a bit scared of braking mine again with the cam and slicks.