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Old 11-27-07, 02:45 PM
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Are those the XS Power wastegates? They look identical to the one I have, if so it makes me feel even better about that purchase.
Old 11-27-07, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Blk97SC300
Awesome looking setup.

What size turbos are those? A/R?

How will the transmission hold up to the power? Good luck
Love your ride... and have seen your videos... The turbo of choice would be Garrett GT35R BB, but the price is just too much for my budget, so I consulted with Blast Performance and they recommend the next best thing. They are Garrett T04S 60-1 with .48 A/R. With small turbine and large wastegate will help get rid of exhaust restriction. Initially I purchase the same turbo from JVG Motorsports and they never send it to me. Robbed my money. So if you guys are looking to purchase parts, stay away from them. They are just a bunch of immature kids running the show.

Anyway, for an average setup I think pair TO4E would be more then enough. The reason I choose .48 A/R is because I want good lower end and responsiveness along with hugh power at high end.

Here is some update:
I just recieve a set of MLS gaskets courtesy of Cometic Gasket. I also upgraded the head studs from 10mm to 7/16" (almost same size as 11mm).. The below pictures say it all.





Old 11-27-07, 04:21 PM
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That looks awesome David. I look forward to seeing and hearing video of this bad boy in action.
Old 11-27-07, 05:20 PM
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Nice choice for a turbo. The .48AR isn't gona be laggy at all.. but since you've got 4.7 liters and 8 cylinders pushing those bad boys, you'll have a pretty sweet top end pull too

Cometic head gasket- nice choice. That's who I bought my 2.5mm head gasket from to lower my compression too.

Awersome work !
Old 11-27-07, 05:24 PM
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going to ge a beast
Old 11-29-07, 06:02 PM
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wow ! BEAST!
Old 11-29-07, 07:19 PM
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effin' sick
Old 12-26-07, 12:54 PM
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r u gonna keep us updated on the progress?
Old 12-26-07, 09:21 PM
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Man, an N/A 4.7 with big valves and a mildly reworked camshaft would be gnarly enough to brag on-- Nice work on all of this-- it's a lot of work but totally worth it in the end-- if there was really an end.....
Old 12-28-07, 03:25 PM
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Here is a little update. Got the heads back last week and took few days off with my family and back to work the day I got home. Here is my progress:

Ported heads, bigger valves, stronger springs and Lextreme Stage II cams:



7/16" ARP Studs, Cometic head gaskets:



The car was dropped off yesterday and the engine is officially out and parts are being transfer to the new 4.7 Liter longblock. The engine should be able to fire up by tomorrow afternoon, but I might not have videos until Monday. Here is the engine being taken out.



Getting closer and getting nervous too. It is the first SC400 with a Tundra block.

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Old 12-28-07, 03:33 PM
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Oh man, this thread is going to end up costing me a bunch of $$$!

Thanks a lot David!

This is going to be so awesome! Can't wait for it!
Old 12-28-07, 03:39 PM
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Hey Scott,

I am loosing sleep over this also. It has been a long journey and it not going to end anytime soon.

After the engine fire up and run properly without issues then I will convert to electric fans, relocate the alternator and delete the AC. After that is done and no major errors, then twin turbo installation.

Originally Posted by parnzen
r u gonna keep us updated on the progress?
Sorry, I dont get notification when someone post.
Old 12-29-07, 04:23 AM
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This is coming along quite nicely, man! Can't wait to hear her in a fly-by video that you owe all of us for this torturous wait Hope everything goes smooth from here on
Old 12-29-07, 05:34 AM
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Subscribed. This is awesome! Continued luck with the build.
Old 12-29-07, 08:07 AM
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Wel Dave, you're getting there....Long journey, but your persistence pays off. Nice head work, and I like the extra sizing...Can't wait to hear this baby when you start it up and run it...Looking forward to the updates.

Ryan

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