Little sumpn sumpn I've been working on... [Archive]

ElecTech

03-22-2011, 10:50 PM

Figured since it won't make it to the race this weekend, I would share a little eye candy with you. Hope you like it.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_0983.jpg

ShawnBoyMoody

03-22-2011, 11:02 PM

Matts94Z28

03-22-2011, 11:08 PM

I like the finish!

Chillerman

03-22-2011, 11:36 PM

Looks nice!!!!

Derek

03-23-2011, 08:59 AM

Custom!

ElecTech

03-23-2011, 09:11 AM

Thanks guys. I'm happy with it so far. I can't wait to get it back in and start driving it.

MonteC

03-23-2011, 09:14 AM

:bigthumb:

Silver-Dollar

03-23-2011, 10:46 AM

direct port hidden by the fuel rail?

minytrker

03-23-2011, 12:16 PM

Thats pretty cool. Who came up with the idea to cut down the intake so it would work?

ElecTech

03-23-2011, 12:26 PM

direct port hidden by the fuel rail?

Nah, no hidden stuff for this guy. I'm more of a straight shooter type of person. I figure if I can't win fair, then I probably shouldn't be messing around with them anyway.

Thats pretty cool. Who came up with the idea to cut down the intake so it would work?

Thanks, that was me.

Illusions

03-23-2011, 12:39 PM

That came out really good. Your ready for the car show underhood pizazz now. ;)

ElecTech

03-23-2011, 12:57 PM

That came out really good. Your ready for the car show underhood pizazz now. ;)

Yah, I never was much of a polished aluminum guy for the simple fact of keeping it clean, but since all the piping will be polished, I guess I'll have to get over it.

Illusions

03-23-2011, 05:41 PM

use a good sealer after your done polishing it and it will last a long time.

Derek

03-23-2011, 09:38 PM

So is that tig or liquid nails?

MonteC

03-23-2011, 09:52 PM

JB Weld

04ctd

03-23-2011, 10:28 PM

Hubba bubba!! are you guys old enough to remember that?

ElecTech

03-23-2011, 10:45 PM

Hubba bubba!! are you guys old enough to remember that?

Yes.

ShawnBoyMoody

03-23-2011, 10:47 PM

Hubba bubba!! are you guys old enough to remember that?

Its Bubblicious!

ForceFed4g63

03-23-2011, 11:12 PM

So I'm showing my domestic ignorance here. What exactly are we looking at? Some sort of giant intake? Looks nice regardless :)

bwelch

03-23-2011, 11:44 PM

IDk but It looks like an lt1 intake cut down to fit a 4.3

ElecTech

03-24-2011, 07:58 AM

So I'm showing my domestic ignorance here. What exactly are we looking at? Some sort of giant intake? Looks nice regardless :)

Basicly, there are zero good performance intakes made for the 4.3L V6 unless you can shell out 3000.00 for a sheetmetal intake. So, you are looking at an aftermarket V8 intake cut down to fit on a 4.3L with a 90mm TB.

ShawnBoyMoody

03-24-2011, 10:39 AM

So I'm showing my domestic ignorance here. What exactly are we looking at? Some sort of giant intake? Looks nice regardless :)

To be more specific it looks like an aftermarket Edelbrock fuel injected intake for a Chevy 350 cut down to fit the 4.3.

ForceFed4g63

03-24-2011, 10:53 AM

Nice, I would think there would be more aftermarket support for the 4.3.

ElecTech

05-30-2011, 09:30 PM

Well, after some delays, I finally got the engine back in. I still have much to do, but this was a big step. I'll admit, I'm getting pretty excited.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1019.jpg

cmd

05-30-2011, 09:47 PM

Looks weak....:poke:

BAD BOB

05-30-2011, 09:49 PM

might have to cut a flat spot in that idler pulley

ElecTech

05-30-2011, 09:59 PM

Looks weak....:poke:

Let me know when you find my ratchet. :finger:

ElecTech

05-30-2011, 10:01 PM

might have to cut a flat spot in that idler pulley

Looks like it, huh? Actually plenty of room. The charge pipe isn't nearly as large as that TB opening.

gearmesh, inc.

05-30-2011, 10:03 PM

I like how you are keeping the power steering and A/C. That makes for a daily driven hot rod that can make a grocery run with no regrets.

Looks like you will have to beef up the 4L60E behind that beast, too!

Nice project. Keep us posted.

Matts94Z28

05-30-2011, 10:54 PM

Heck yea!

clubracergt1

05-31-2011, 06:22 AM

Looking good, Jaime. Nice to see another project coming to fruition.

Illusions

05-31-2011, 07:41 AM

Looking real good. I know your stoked!

LXtasy

05-31-2011, 12:22 PM

I am happy as hell for you

chrisheltra

05-31-2011, 12:25 PM

Cant wait to see this thing in action.

ElecTech

05-31-2011, 03:02 PM

Thanks for all of the kind words, everyone. I have spent nearly 20 years helping others enjoy the automotive custom and performance world and this will be the first thing I have done or built for myself and I am very anxious to see it finished.

cliff-1972

05-31-2011, 04:48 PM

What all have you done to the engine?What kind of truck is the 4.3 in?Very cool looking :bigthumb:

WWhittle

05-31-2011, 08:35 PM

NIce job!

schardbody

05-31-2011, 09:46 PM

looks like fun whats it going to be moving though?

ElecTech

06-01-2011, 08:08 AM

looks like fun whats it going to be moving though?

A turtle shell.

97 S-series Jimmy.

What all have you done to the engine?What kind of truck is the 4.3 in?Very cool looking :bigthumb:

The engine is a stock bottom 4.3 with a custom cam grind, springs, pushrods, HD single roller chain, head studs, and the intake manifold. It will be running a 2004 PCM with a 2bar custom OS.

Harry

06-01-2011, 04:16 PM

A turtle shell.

97 S-series Jimmy.

The engine is a stock bottom 4.3 with a custom cam grind, springs, pushrods, HD single roller chain, head studs, and the intake manifold. It will be running a 2004 PCM with a 2bar custom OS.

Ah, I see you are going for the "stock motor "bragging rights motor. Nice.:bigthumb:

minytrker

06-01-2011, 04:21 PM

Thats a really cool project Jaime. How much boost do you plan on running?

ElecTech

06-02-2011, 07:57 AM

Ah, I see you are going for the "stock motor "bragging rights motor. Nice.:bigthumb:

Sure, have to get in on the BRAG racin'!

Thats a really cool project Jaime. How much boost do you plan on running?

Thanks, I'm looking at keeping it at 10lbs on the stock bottom and see how it does. I think the WG are shipped set at 7lbs already.

cliff-1972

06-02-2011, 05:25 PM

I feel sorry for the ten bolt out back:mrgreen:.Did you go the E-bay special turbos or spect'ed turbos?

ElecTech

06-02-2011, 05:34 PM

I feel sorry for the ten bolt out back:mrgreen:.Did you go the E-bay special turbos or spect'ed turbos?

Got an 8.8 to go in it. The turbos are not "E-bay" but they are off brand T3/T4's sized for the app.

cliff-1972

06-03-2011, 08:14 PM

Can't go wrong with a 8.8:bigthumb:

toybreaker

06-03-2011, 11:10 PM

Can't go wrong with a 8.8:bigthumb:

Unless you break an axle... C-clips:poke:

cliff-1972

06-04-2011, 10:21 AM

True that!

ElecTech

07-31-2011, 07:48 PM

Things are moving along. A little slower than I would like, but sometimes life is like that. I had hoped to get it cranked this weekend, but no. Soon though.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1040.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1043.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1061.jpg

ShawnBoyMoody

07-31-2011, 07:53 PM

Lookin good Jaime. Almost there.

FRDnemesis

07-31-2011, 09:17 PM

awesome project! Looking forward to seeing it done!!! :bigthumb:

ElecTech

08-26-2011, 04:53 PM

Got my transmission crossmember finished this week and I think it came out pretty good. I notched the driver side to make exhaust routing easier. Anyone familiar with these chassis will tell you there isn't much room for pipe on that side so this will make it much easier. I hope to get started on the exhaust fab this weekend. Enjoy!

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1104.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1106.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1105.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1111.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1110.jpg

Shibby

08-26-2011, 05:03 PM

nice

ElecTech

10-02-2011, 05:45 PM

A few more pics for everyone. Still waiting on air filters and a muffler, then address a few smalll details, but everything is moving along. I'll try and get some video up next weekend.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1119.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1115.jpg

Battery relocation under the passenger rear.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1123-1.jpg

First part of the exhaust is finished. Need a muffler before the final pipe placement can happen.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1124-1.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1127.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1126.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1130.jpg

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/IMG_1129.jpg

LXtasy

10-02-2011, 06:20 PM

magnaflow x pipe would go great under there. looks good like always THE jaime

ElecTech

10-02-2011, 06:34 PM

magnaflow x pipe would go great under there. looks good like always THE jaime

Thanks. I think I'm gonna use the dual-in/dual-out muffler with the internal "X".

Joker

10-02-2011, 11:32 PM

I am really anxious to get my car back in there for you to tune.

ElecTech

10-23-2011, 03:59 PM

Well, the good news is I'm driving the Jimmy and was able to get it on the dyno today. The bad news is I could only pull it to 5000 rpm and I'm at 100% IDC by about 4500 RPM. So, looks like those will be on order next week.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Shop%20Pics/Jimmy%20Build/Jimmydyno.jpg

LXtasy

10-23-2011, 04:16 PM

Congrats. I think it has 350 in it.

ElecTech

10-23-2011, 08:46 PM

Congrats. I think it has 350 in it.

I would hope so. Still got more in it.

ShawnBoyMoody

10-23-2011, 09:15 PM

Hells yeah, Hot damn.

MonteC

10-23-2011, 10:07 PM

Get that turd out of there and get my car running!

ElecTech

10-23-2011, 11:36 PM

you're next big guy!

MonteC

10-24-2011, 06:46 AM

you're next big guy!

Ive got the weirdest boner right now.

chrisheltra

10-24-2011, 06:54 AM

Ive got the weirdest boner right now.

Not 1/2 as weird as mine. :poke:

ShawnBoyMoody

01-23-2012, 09:35 AM

It's been a few months, any updates?

chrisheltra

01-23-2012, 09:50 AM

It's been a few months, any updates?

I still have a wired boner.....

ShawnBoyMoody

01-23-2012, 10:08 AM

I still have a wired boner.....

First good chuckle of the day lol. Rep for you.:bigthumb:

ElecTech

01-23-2012, 11:31 AM

It's been a few months, any updates?

Not a bunch, but I did get the new injectors in and put it back on the dyno. Churned out 340 rwhp SAE @ 5500 rpm before the stock fuel pump ran out of steam. Still on 8 psi. I have some new fuel pump components on the way and have been fixing some minor odds and ends. Also, the exhaust is 3/4 finished. It is run over the axel with turn downs until I get time to finish the tail pipes.

I should have more pictures next month.

ShawnBoyMoody

01-23-2012, 11:37 AM

Hells yeah. Hot damn.

ElecTech

12-19-2012, 10:57 PM

Well it has been forever, but I finally got some numbers on this pig.

Special thanks to Shawn and Zac of Redline for the dyno use.

Run 3 is at 8 psi and Run 5 is 10 psi. Timing was the same for both pulls.

http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj101/jalvord25/Jimmydynoruns_zps962311d2.jpg

and a little video.

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