BlueAKSSS Posted July 31, 2015 Report Share Posted July 31, 2015 So have you turned the key yet? Pics look great, I'm looking forward to seeing it in person! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted August 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2015 Little update here. First startup had a small issue with the turbo. It blew about 1/2 quart of oil out the exhaust. So. What's a guy to do. Pull the turbo pipes, put on the old manifolds and exhaust and run the truck. Lol!! Short clip here. https://vimeo.com/136396017 Turbo is already on its way back to Alaska. Forced inductions is awesome. They went through it for me really no questions asked. The turbo has been sitting for well over a year never installed. Gotta give them props for that. They didn't have to didn't have to do crap for me. The turbine side oil seal was pushed out. Not sure what caused it. But they fixed and shipped it! Hoping to get a few hundred miles on it and throw the turbo back on and go spoolin! Check out my impromptu air filter setup with out the turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akslowroller Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I'm glad to see you get her started and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted August 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 I actually drove the truck up to sourdough on Friday night. Feels pretty good so far! Finally some real progress. Poor truck didn't know what to do outside. It has been in the shop for two years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akslowroller Posted August 16, 2015 Report Share Posted August 16, 2015 Lol that's awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted August 22, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2015 Here is a short clip of the new motor and turbo setup. Zippy is working on getting it dialed in a little better! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyDjTz0nTO8 And here is short first drive clip. I was a little excited but it shows kinda how loud it is. IT is STUPID loud with no exhaust. lol https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=amghNjSzh-s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted September 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 I can't believe that I haven't updated this in so long. Took the truck to the track this past weekend. Finally got to see some good numbers. Breaking into the 10's was the goal with this truck. Now I'm not sure if I am going to go for more or leave it alone for a while. https://youtu.be/bwuylj8xywk This is the slip with the Camaro run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houston05tx Posted September 7, 2016 Report Share Posted September 7, 2016 (edited) DAMN! nice run! your truck hauls ass! Edited September 7, 2016 by chevyss05tx (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
907 SSS Posted September 8, 2016 Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 @aksss do you live in Alaska? If you live in anchorage I need to check this out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted September 8, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2016 I live in North Pole. I did these runs at the alaska raceway in Palmer last weekend. I try to go down to the track 3 times per summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevybowtie72 Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 I live in North Pole. I did these runs at the alaska raceway in Palmer last weekend. I try to go down to the track 3 times per summer. I believe your the fastest ls powered truck up here then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
907 SSS Posted September 9, 2016 Report Share Posted September 9, 2016 Damn dude, next summer at the raceway I need to come check your truck out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I believe your the fastest ls powered truck up here then. There is quite a few quick trucks up here. There is another one in Fairbanks that hasn't had a chance to run at the track. He has the same basic build but in a standard cab short bed. He is almost 1k lighter than me. He should be able to out run me. Depending on how much he turns his up. It sure is fun to drive though! I do love it! Damn dude, next summer at the raceway I need to come check your truck out! I should be down next spring. With some traction and some consistency. Not sure how much faster it will go. But with traction and some more timing and boost it will go a little faster. Timing was only at 14* and boost was only at ~16-17psi. So there is room to grow with both running good gas. Would be bad a** to see a mid 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idahoBLKss Posted September 28, 2016 Report Share Posted September 28, 2016 awesome man great times! i cant wait to get mine down the track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKSSS Posted October 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2016 I would really expect to see your truck in the low 10's if not high 9 if you can get it to hook off the line. That has been my biggest battle. I have decided screw it. Going to go with some 17" race stars and some M&H dr's. I am taking off my Baer brakes to do it since they won't clear anything smaller than 18", but the traction is worth it. Also I am throwing the front coilovers on over the winter. That will help also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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