socaldatsun Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 well they are actualy a tight fit for me 5'7 165lbs but they had enough room inside. I'll take one inside the cab in a little. let me know if you guys need pictures of somethin else. Quote Link to comment
jon521 Posted July 18, 2012 Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 lookin good man! good progress Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted July 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2012 Can some one with turbo knowledge help me out to pick out which if the two turbos to use? I'm not shooting for 300hp or nothing, I just want a turbo that gives me room for improvement. Quote Link to comment
skyblue Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 i don't know anything about turbos, but i can say your truck is coming along nicely. damn! not messing around. Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 Decided to go all out and not home ;) Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I'm going home compared to you.good job. Quote Link to comment
elmerfudpucker Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I would say use the volvo, looks easier to work with and keep the gar for a spare. 1 Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted July 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 I was thinking the same thing since the Garrett has some weird bolt on deal with the intercooler outlet and the intake. I also went to the junkyard and found some Prety big diesel turbos that looked interesting ;) Quote Link to comment
wayno Posted July 19, 2012 Report Share Posted July 19, 2012 You need to use the turbo that is correct for the size of your engine, the idea I am trying to get across is that a 2.2 litre diesel engine would use a 1600 litre gas turbo, there is more involved than that, but to big of a turbo will not build up any PSI/charge. Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted July 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 ordered the qa1 shocks today alont with the 87 720 radiator. I remember reading somewhere that some one said that the 83 pick up came with a slightly Bigger radiator? was this for the 2 wd or the 4x4? Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 update: Removed all the fuel lines yesterday. Walbro 255 fuel pump just came in along with the 2 Earls fuel filters. Going to the local store to pick up some earls plumbing and fittings for the fuel lines and the front brake/clutch line. Radiator just came in and it needs to be shaved down just a tiny bit and picking up the rad fan tomorrow from a friend. Shocks are still on backorder witch pisses me off -.- FU QA1!! I was having trouble removing the center link witch set me back a few days lol and having a friend come over to finish up the welding. Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 oh yeah and what is the line that runs along the frame on the driver side? can it be removed and used as the return line? it wasnt conected to anything when i had the L motors in, i figured it was a vent or something. Quote Link to comment
delariva Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 The build is looking good! can't wait for some more updates. Quote Link to comment
an_orange_s2k Posted August 31, 2012 Report Share Posted August 31, 2012 great work Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 went to get all the earls fittings for break and fuel lines today, 500 bucks well spend on hoses and fittings X) i still gotta go back for a few more things. the fues fittings are a BIOTCH to get on the steel braided hose! i might have to go back on monday to have the guy do it for me. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 went to get all the earls fittings for break and fuel lines today, 500 bucks well spend on hoses and fittings X) i still gotta go back for a few more things. the fues fittings are a BIOTCH to get on the steel braided hose! i might have to go back on monday to have the guy do it for me. i have them do it for me.measure as good as you can and go for it. Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted September 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 yeah i gotta see if they are open on monday. what do you guys recomend to do about the frame? i want to clean it up a little and remove some of the rust and i got an angle grinder but its taking way to long to get some of the undercoating that is already pealing off. Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 wire brush/wheel on a drill might get the frame cleaned up good Quote Link to comment
Willdatsun Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 nice build, watching this. Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Good stuff, i went through your post, i have an orange 521 aswell, quick question: i got an l16, i would like to know if an l20b can just be dropped in with no major mods as in new wiring harness and engine mounts etc? im a begginer and i would like to do it myself, heres a pic of mine next to a buddys (mines the orange) Quote Link to comment
Z chopper Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 datson4life sent you a pm with answer to your question Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted September 5, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 Good stuff, i went through your post, i have an orange 521 aswell, quick question: i got an l16, i would like to know if an l20b can just be dropped in with no major mods as in new wiring harness and engine mounts etc? im a begginer and i would like to do it myself, heres a pic of mine next to a buddys (mines the orange) love the truck (;!! what wheels do you have on there? and thanks Z Chopper for taking care of his question. Quote Link to comment
datson4life Posted September 5, 2012 Report Share Posted September 5, 2012 love the truck (;!! what wheels do you have on there? and thanks Z Chopper for taking care of his question. both trucks have the chevy rallys with beauty rings, and falken tires 195-50-15, my buddy got them 1st, they looked sick so he helped me hunt some down, thanks for the comment Quote Link to comment
socaldatsun Posted September 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Would I have to do the rust treatment on the frame? its just a little surface rust from over night. Prety much everything is baremetal and going to rattle can it tomorrow with rustoleum. Quote Link to comment
mrbigtanker Posted September 11, 2012 Report Share Posted September 11, 2012 Would I have to do the rust treatment on the frame? its just a little surface rust from over night. Prety much everything is baremetal and going to rattle can it tomorrow with rustoleum. why dont you buy a cheap gun and spray it. Quote Link to comment
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