87 GN 5.3 swap

[jakerica]

Nice! Is that a KB log?

 

[Jemorgan]

Nice! Is that a KB log?

Yes

 

[jakerica]

Sorry. I should have read closer. The manifold looks nice! I'm starting on a 6.0 install in my '84 GN. Still deciding on how to run the hotside.

How was wiring up the DD cluster?

 

[Jemorgan]

Sorry. I should have read closer. The manifold looks nice! I'm starting on a 6.0 install in my '84 GN. Still deciding on how to run the hotside.

How was wiring up the DD cluster?

Not bad at all , I used just a test light and VOM to find all my sensors and indicators

 

[Jemorgan]

76mm Turbo finally delivered

 

[Jemorgan]

Intercooler mocked up and installed

 

[Jemorgan]

Installled KB log and set turbo on to check hood clearence , it's perfect

 

[Jemorgan]

Mocking up cold side

 

[Jemorgan]

Cold side done , pics kinda suck , on to making the crossover pipe and down pipe next

 

[Jemorgan]

Where are you all Plumbing your Turbo drain ? Timing cover or oil pan ? I think I'm going to tap the timing cover , any suggestions ?

 

[mikes86ttop]

Nice build, an LS build is on my list. Any info on the wheels?...thanks Mike

 

[bigmandengo]

Mine drains into the pan.


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[Jemorgan]

Mine drains into the pan.


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Thanks !

 

[Jemorgan]

Nice build, an LS build is on my list. Any info on the wheels?...thanks Mike

18x8.5 and 18x9.8 TSW Valencias , I had to use 1 in spacers to get to offset looking good , I also did Eibach lowering springs and bilstien shocks to get ride height setting better

 

[Jemorgan]

Blowoff side done

 

[Jemorgan]

Finally got time to work on the GN today and got all Turbo cold side done , wastegate and blowoff installed , I'm down to just needing to do the injectors , fuel pressure reg. , make a few new fuel lines and install fuel pump then figure out the tune for e85 with the Holley EFi

 

[Jemorgan]

Detailed that GN

 

[fast NY Six]

Your car is super clean. What did you use for an exhaust system. I'm debating doing a 3 1/2 or 4" single shot. I was concerned it would sound raspy and crackly.

 

[Jemorgan]

Your car is super clean. What did you use for an exhaust system. I'm debating doing a 3 1/2 or 4" single shot. I was concerned it would sound raspy and crackly.

It's got duel 2.5" to stay looking stock past the 3" downpipe

 

[nawlins-tim]

Yes

Did KB do the whole hot side? Both headers and crossover? Also are you near KB or was it designed without your car in their shop?