LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
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super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Not aton to update...but here's a few things..
Got the sway bar installed with the new polyurethane bushings and hardware.
My new polyurethane body bushings arrived last week as well.
Front brakes are painted and installed and stainless steel lines are on up front.
The truck is going to the exhaust shop on wednesday to get the exhaust fabbed on it. So the cab will be back on the truck within the next 1-2 weeks.
Not aton to update...but here's a few things..
Got the sway bar installed with the new polyurethane bushings and hardware.
My new polyurethane body bushings arrived last week as well.
Front brakes are painted and installed and stainless steel lines are on up front.
The truck is going to the exhaust shop on wednesday to get the exhaust fabbed on it. So the cab will be back on the truck within the next 1-2 weeks.
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Well, I took some pictures of the new exhaust today. It looks pretty good. Only thing I'm thinkin that we are going to do is get the driveshaft put in so we know where that is going then put an H-pipe in it.
some up close shots...
It should hang down just about where the rear bumper is....we may shorten the exhaust in the rear because I don't really want the pipes hanging down under the bumper.
Good news is the cab will be going back on next weekend.
Bad news is my rear brake calipers are ****ed up so now I gotta send those back and get new ones..
Well, I took some pictures of the new exhaust today. It looks pretty good. Only thing I'm thinkin that we are going to do is get the driveshaft put in so we know where that is going then put an H-pipe in it.
some up close shots...
It should hang down just about where the rear bumper is....we may shorten the exhaust in the rear because I don't really want the pipes hanging down under the bumper.
Good news is the cab will be going back on next weekend.
Bad news is my rear brake calipers are ****ed up so now I gotta send those back and get new ones..
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Nope, should be acouple more weeks before they arrive.
Yea...it woulda been nice to have mandrel bent pipes....but I'm kinda running low on money and I still have body work/paint to pay for. I got them done through a guy my dad knows for a damn good deal. Plus they are 3 inch dual pipes, I really don't think it is gonna limit me on power just because they aren't mandrel bent. But since they were'nt mandrel bent, we tried to have the least amount of bends possible which worked out pretty well. The majority of the piping is just straight with no bends.
badmatt said:
Nope, should be acouple more weeks before they arrive.
Yea...it woulda been nice to have mandrel bent pipes....but I'm kinda running low on money and I still have body work/paint to pay for. I got them done through a guy my dad knows for a damn good deal. Plus they are 3 inch dual pipes, I really don't think it is gonna limit me on power just because they aren't mandrel bent. But since they were'nt mandrel bent, we tried to have the least amount of bends possible which worked out pretty well. The majority of the piping is just straight with no bends.
ThaJokr
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Personally I'd go with some electric cutout's right off the headers, would sound just wicked with the LS1. It's comin along really well though, can't wait till she's on the road again. You can have a crack at the Vette if you want (I should be cammed by then).
Personally I'd go with some electric cutout's right off the headers, would sound just wicked with the LS1. It's comin along really well though, can't wait till she's on the road again. You can have a crack at the Vette if you want (I should be cammed by then).
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Yea...I have thought about cut-outs but I think the dual exhaust should provide plenty of flow for whatever power adder I use. I'm also hoping it will be loud enough with those smaller mufflers on it. With the older larger mufflers it sounded awesome accelerating and at WOT, but at idle and just cruising along you couldnt even hear it.
I know it helped with the whole "sleeper" thing, but lets face it, at this point I've kinda thrown away the whole "sleeper" look.
Would be cool to have a race between my truck and your vette. What are the specs on the cam you're getting?
ThaJokr said:
Yea...I have thought about cut-outs but I think the dual exhaust should provide plenty of flow for whatever power adder I use. I'm also hoping it will be loud enough with those smaller mufflers on it. With the older larger mufflers it sounded awesome accelerating and at WOT, but at idle and just cruising along you couldnt even hear it.
I know it helped with the whole "sleeper" thing, but lets face it, at this point I've kinda thrown away the whole "sleeper" look.
Would be cool to have a race between my truck and your vette. What are the specs on the cam you're getting?
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Yea, I'd like to do an X, I'm still undecided on which one I'm going to use. I just know by looking at it that an H would be alot easier to do and clear the drive shaft. Not sure yet we'll see.
As for paint, it's just gonna be black and I do plan on putting "Sonoma GT" back on the doors and tailgate although I've been tossing around the idea of just having them painted on. I also thought it might be cool to get "346 C.I." painted on the side of the cowl on the hood but since it isn't a typical 350ci I think alot of people will be confused by it..dunno
SY2455 said:
Yea, I'd like to do an X, I'm still undecided on which one I'm going to use. I just know by looking at it that an H would be alot easier to do and clear the drive shaft. Not sure yet we'll see.
As for paint, it's just gonna be black and I do plan on putting "Sonoma GT" back on the doors and tailgate although I've been tossing around the idea of just having them painted on. I also thought it might be cool to get "346 C.I." painted on the side of the cowl on the hood but since it isn't a typical 350ci I think alot of people will be confused by it..dunno
PPI Typhoon
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
lol you have the same steering column collar I have. I love that thing.
lol you have the same steering column collar I have. I love that thing.
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Well, been awhile since I did an update so here goes..
I still haven't gotten my new wheels yet do to some miscommunications between the salesman and I. But hopefully it is all straightened out and they will arrive within the next year or so...
I finally found someone to do body work which should be starting not this weekend but the following weekend. I've also been gathering up body parts...got a new passenger fender since my other one was rusty. Ordered some new cladding to replace my cracked front pieces...
I actually wanted to get some input on a grill for this truck as I cannot make up my mind...
Stock Grill:
Grill I'm thinking about getting:
Now obviously it won't be chromed like that, I will have it painted black. Just focus on the billet insert vs. the stock grill.
I'm kinda leaning towards the billet grill at this point but I'm unsure.
Input is appreciated
Thanks,
-Taylor
Well, been awhile since I did an update so here goes..
I still haven't gotten my new wheels yet do to some miscommunications between the salesman and I. But hopefully it is all straightened out and they will arrive within the next year or so...
I finally found someone to do body work which should be starting not this weekend but the following weekend. I've also been gathering up body parts...got a new passenger fender since my other one was rusty. Ordered some new cladding to replace my cracked front pieces...
I actually wanted to get some input on a grill for this truck as I cannot make up my mind...
Stock Grill:
Grill I'm thinking about getting:
Now obviously it won't be chromed like that, I will have it painted black. Just focus on the billet insert vs. the stock grill.
I'm kinda leaning towards the billet grill at this point but I'm unsure.
Input is appreciated
Thanks,
-Taylor
92boostedty
Senior Member
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
i like the billet one where are you getting it from?super-gt said:Well, been awhile since I did an update so here goes..
I still haven't gotten my new wheels yet do to some miscommunications between the salesman and I. But hopefully it is all straightened out and they will arrive within the next year or so...
I finally found someone to do body work which should be starting not this weekend but the following weekend. I've also been gathering up body parts...got a new passenger fender since my other one was rusty. Ordered some new cladding to replace my cracked front pieces...
I actually wanted to get some input on a grill for this truck as I cannot make up my mind...
Stock Grill:
Grill I'm thinking about getting:
Now obviously it won't be chromed like that, I will have it painted black. Just focus on the billet insert vs. the stock grill.
I'm kinda leaning towards the billet grill at this point but I'm unsure.
Input is appreciated
Thanks,
-Taylor
super-gt
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Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
Found a pretty damn good deal on this site. Best I've seen yet...Comes with the insert installed into the plastic and everything..only problem is it comes chrome...nothing alittle paint won't take care of though.
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=259637
EDIT nvm..it appears that that insert doesn't come installed. Let me see if I can find the one I was looking at where it came already installed. I believe it was for around 100 bucks. I know of another place where u can get the insert already installed in the plastic shell but they want 350 bucks...lol I think their head hurts personally.
92boostedty said:
Found a pretty damn good deal on this site. Best I've seen yet...Comes with the insert installed into the plastic and everything..only problem is it comes chrome...nothing alittle paint won't take care of though.
http://www.fbirides.com/product.asp?idno=259637
EDIT nvm..it appears that that insert doesn't come installed. Let me see if I can find the one I was looking at where it came already installed. I believe it was for around 100 bucks. I know of another place where u can get the insert already installed in the plastic shell but they want 350 bucks...lol I think their head hurts personally.
ChevelleDude71
Lo Boost
Re: LS1-Sonoma GT build (updated with pics)
I love that grill!! When you find the link to where the insert is installed let me know. I say you should go with the badgeless look, just my :2cents:
super-gt said:Well, been awhile since I did an update so here goes..
I still haven't gotten my new wheels yet do to some miscommunications between the salesman and I. But hopefully it is all straightened out and they will arrive within the next year or so...
I finally found someone to do body work which should be starting not this weekend but the following weekend. I've also been gathering up body parts...got a new passenger fender since my other one was rusty. Ordered some new cladding to replace my cracked front pieces...
I actually wanted to get some input on a grill for this truck as I cannot make up my mind...
Stock Grill:
Grill I'm thinking about getting:
Now obviously it won't be chromed like that, I will have it painted black. Just focus on the billet insert vs. the stock grill.
I'm kinda leaning towards the billet grill at this point but I'm unsure.
Input is appreciated
Thanks,
-Taylor
I love that grill!! When you find the link to where the insert is installed let me know. I say you should go with the badgeless look, just my :2cents: