The jdyates 1992 RCSB "build" thread.
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jdyates
Ghetto Racetruck
Been ages since I've updated this. From 2011 to now here's a quick list of what's different:
-colormatched the grille black
-tinted parking lights
-slightly tinted tails
-full LED conversion except for the parking lights and brake lights
-HIDs
-Four-HI headlights and taillights
-stock exhaust and cat cut off, 3" piping welded on, Thrush Welded with dual 2-1/4" outlets and turndowns
-black stripped off the rims
-new tires, just street tires to last until I either 6-lug convert it or SAS it
-injector pod spacer, slightly better throttle response
-dash mat to cover the gaping crater that used to be a dash in 1992
-red LED glow behind the grille
-plastic bedliner
-black toolbox
-sony xplod headunit
-sony xplod 6x9's in the read, xplod 4x6's up front
-removed the plastic panel behind the seat, as well as the jack holder
-dual fiberglass CB antennas (future CB, dont have one yet)
-Hummer H1 350 injectors
And that's about it. Updated pics to follow this post.
-colormatched the grille black
-tinted parking lights
-slightly tinted tails
-full LED conversion except for the parking lights and brake lights
-HIDs
-Four-HI headlights and taillights
-stock exhaust and cat cut off, 3" piping welded on, Thrush Welded with dual 2-1/4" outlets and turndowns
-black stripped off the rims
-new tires, just street tires to last until I either 6-lug convert it or SAS it
-injector pod spacer, slightly better throttle response
-dash mat to cover the gaping crater that used to be a dash in 1992
-red LED glow behind the grille
-plastic bedliner
-black toolbox
-sony xplod headunit
-sony xplod 6x9's in the read, xplod 4x6's up front
-removed the plastic panel behind the seat, as well as the jack holder
-dual fiberglass CB antennas (future CB, dont have one yet)
-Hummer H1 350 injectors
And that's about it. Updated pics to follow this post.
jdyates
Ghetto Racetruck
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98chevyz71
RESIDENT CHOP GUY
wow your truck is clean!
jdyates
Ghetto Racetruck
Immediate plans for the truck:
-I've got a Flowmaster Super 10 on it's way from Summit to replace the ugly sounding dumped Thrush.
-Flowmaster has dual 2-1/2" outlets, so I want to have a shop run the piping out the back at a 45* angle, and bolt on some black tips.
-Truck needs repainted in a few spots. Mainly the driver-side bedside, the tailgate, and the hood.
-Want to get a cowl hood probably soon since I'm getting paid very well at work now and cross-trained in several departments (more hours!)
-Need to repaint the grille, it's chipping.
-NEED NEED NEED a new dash.
-Need to remove the bed and the engine and paint the frame. Years of dirt and mud looks ugly.
-Flowtech shorty headers.
-New y-pipe.
-Clean carpet or replace it, maybe just a molded rubber mat.
-Twin Sony 10" subs under the seat, waiting for the custom boxes.
-Add a third brake light. Got a pretty sweet idea for that one. Stay tuned.
As for engine plans. I still haven't decided to keep the 355 or do the motor swap right away. I kinda want to do the motor swap, but the 355 is still a very solid motor and the only problems it has are a possible bad ECM, a few vacuum problems, possibly a worn distributor gear, and a few wiring issues.
I have three ideas that I could roll with.
-1. A TPI swap, probably unrealistic with my 700r4 TV cable, and completely unnecessary, but hey, anything's possible.
-2. 454 throttle body with a 350 injector pod and police caprice 65lb/hr injectors, with a ported or 454 intake, maybe a badass single-plane four-barrel intake with an adapter to keep the TBI, and possible Vortec or aftermarket heads and a custom tune to make it all work well together.
-3. Motor swap. I want to go with a 5.3, but I would be happy with a 4.8, and even happier with a 6.0. This option works out for me, since all of the problems that my truck has are engine, tranny, or general driveline-related, and a new motor and tranny would get rid of it all in one shot.
Only problem is funding, and even that isn't a big problem since I just graduated and have all the time in the world to work this kind of stuff into my budget while I am still at home and don't have bills to pay and no kids.
Phew, that was alot of typing. This thread is open, and I am very much open to criticism, ideas, and tips. If you guys see anything wrong, or something you would do differently, be my guest and point it out!
-I've got a Flowmaster Super 10 on it's way from Summit to replace the ugly sounding dumped Thrush.
-Flowmaster has dual 2-1/2" outlets, so I want to have a shop run the piping out the back at a 45* angle, and bolt on some black tips.
-Truck needs repainted in a few spots. Mainly the driver-side bedside, the tailgate, and the hood.
-Want to get a cowl hood probably soon since I'm getting paid very well at work now and cross-trained in several departments (more hours!)
-Need to repaint the grille, it's chipping.
-NEED NEED NEED a new dash.
-Need to remove the bed and the engine and paint the frame. Years of dirt and mud looks ugly.
-Flowtech shorty headers.
-New y-pipe.
-Clean carpet or replace it, maybe just a molded rubber mat.
-Twin Sony 10" subs under the seat, waiting for the custom boxes.
-Add a third brake light. Got a pretty sweet idea for that one. Stay tuned.
As for engine plans. I still haven't decided to keep the 355 or do the motor swap right away. I kinda want to do the motor swap, but the 355 is still a very solid motor and the only problems it has are a possible bad ECM, a few vacuum problems, possibly a worn distributor gear, and a few wiring issues.
I have three ideas that I could roll with.
-1. A TPI swap, probably unrealistic with my 700r4 TV cable, and completely unnecessary, but hey, anything's possible.
-2. 454 throttle body with a 350 injector pod and police caprice 65lb/hr injectors, with a ported or 454 intake, maybe a badass single-plane four-barrel intake with an adapter to keep the TBI, and possible Vortec or aftermarket heads and a custom tune to make it all work well together.
-3. Motor swap. I want to go with a 5.3, but I would be happy with a 4.8, and even happier with a 6.0. This option works out for me, since all of the problems that my truck has are engine, tranny, or general driveline-related, and a new motor and tranny would get rid of it all in one shot.
Only problem is funding, and even that isn't a big problem since I just graduated and have all the time in the world to work this kind of stuff into my budget while I am still at home and don't have bills to pay and no kids.
Phew, that was alot of typing. This thread is open, and I am very much open to criticism, ideas, and tips. If you guys see anything wrong, or something you would do differently, be my guest and point it out!
jdyates
Ghetto Racetruck
Trust me, it's not. Has TONS of imperfections that don't show up in pics. Haha. But thanks, man!
tailpipe51
Suburbanholic
how those h1 injectors any differane
jdyates
Ghetto Racetruck
They aren't, i just thought its cool that they were in an H1.
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