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Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 33
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From: NEW YORK
Well I've been building the truck in stages. Its a full blown show truck thats been at SEMA twice now if that gives you an idea. Currently the fuel system is all there, fuel cell, pump -6 lines and billet rails. Has JBA shorties, no cats with full 3in dual exhaust with X pipe and magnaflow mufflers necked down to a 2.5 inch tips to increase back pressure until I need to uncork it with future mods.
Future mods would be cam, tb, intake and heads. But not sure what order I should do them...
Future mods would be cam, tb, intake and heads. But not sure what order I should do them...
Record Breaker
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 1,169
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From: Texas
id like to see the interior! any custom pieces?
as stated above we are all pic hungry!
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Rookie
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 76
Likes: 1
From: Detroit
Interior is nothing special. Just leather seats and some sounds. Right now I'm gonna be throwing on a Hughes intake since my plenum is blown but I think I'm gonna throw in a cam since I'm so close. I need some info on what cam to go with.
And heres some pics
And heres some pics
Veteran
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 294
Likes: 1
From: Rotonda West, Florida
I am impressed. and you have been a member here since '08? cool. when I read the thread title I was like "here we go again" but you are definitely serious about your truck! I will be watching the progress.
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Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,843
Likes: 13
From: DFW, Texas
How mechanically inclined are you?
If you want, you can click on my name and go to my garage section. I have a very nice cam and 2.02" valve combo right now, but it comes with some extra work.
I just did a thread called "camshaft is in, 2 year ordeal is over" or something along those lines. Read through it, it'll give you an idea of some things to think about when you choose a cam for a 5.2.
If this is going to be a 90% street cruiser, stick with a 1.92" intake valve, it's more than enough for a 318 ci displacement engine. If you are sure to stroke it in the future, go with the 2.02s.
If you want, you can click on my name and go to my garage section. I have a very nice cam and 2.02" valve combo right now, but it comes with some extra work.
I just did a thread called "camshaft is in, 2 year ordeal is over" or something along those lines. Read through it, it'll give you an idea of some things to think about when you choose a cam for a 5.2.
If this is going to be a 90% street cruiser, stick with a 1.92" intake valve, it's more than enough for a 318 ci displacement engine. If you are sure to stroke it in the future, go with the 2.02s.
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Rookie
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 76
Likes: 1
From: Detroit
Yea, I never spent much time worrying about performance on this since I have a 1400hp twin turbo mustang but this truck needs to back up its looks alil.
Yes, just alil negative camber..lol
Yes, just alil negative camber..lol
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Rookie
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 76
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From: Detroit
How mechanically inclined are you?
If you want, you can click on my name and go to my garage section. I have a very nice cam and 2.02" valve combo right now, but it comes with some extra work.
I just did a thread called "camshaft is in, 2 year ordeal is over" or something along those lines. Read through it, it'll give you an idea of some things to think about when you choose a cam for a 5.2.
If this is going to be a 90% street cruiser, stick with a 1.92" intake valve, it's more than enough for a 318 ci displacement engine. If you are sure to stroke it in the future, go with the 2.02s.
If you want, you can click on my name and go to my garage section. I have a very nice cam and 2.02" valve combo right now, but it comes with some extra work.
I just did a thread called "camshaft is in, 2 year ordeal is over" or something along those lines. Read through it, it'll give you an idea of some things to think about when you choose a cam for a 5.2.
If this is going to be a 90% street cruiser, stick with a 1.92" intake valve, it's more than enough for a 318 ci displacement engine. If you are sure to stroke it in the future, go with the 2.02s.
As far as mechanically inclined...i have yet to pay anyone to do anything on my vehicles except for paint and bodywork..
I have read that thread a few times..lol..I'd love to do a 390 kit but I can't bring myself to pull this motor. I'm working 7 days a week averaging 80hrs I just don't have the time for a full build plus theres only 34k on this motor.