Good luck! Can't wait to see it come together.

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Its been a long time coming...the KB has been collectin dust since last april lol

 

Put that stuff on there already 5.0...and do a step-by-step write up so I can play with myself for longer than ten minutes.

 

will do! lol I got the starter back in today along with the tranny cross brace, clutch cable, TOB arm cover, and I got the front wheels off...I didnt have as much time to work on it today as I woulda liked but Im still on track lol

 

WOW we are on the same step! I just got over of school for the semester and pickin up shifts for my build! I ordered the rest of my T-bolts and connectors. I also went with the Cobalt series gauges! I still need

Mounting Bracket
AFR gauge
Money for Converter install and Tuning!

Good Luck man..she will eat!

 

money for converter install? grow a sack and put it in yourself broski! lol I have everything minus a fuel pump and a fuel pres gauge to put on the rail

 

subscribed. i have been wanting to start with a kb 1.7 intercooled forever. how much did u find it for if u dont mind me asking? u get it as a kit with the intercooler?

 

I got it as a complete kit...it came with everything you would find in a new kit plus an accufab 75mm TB and 90mm MAF I picked it up from corral.net for $2800 shipped to my door from CT

 

**** I don't have the area for that man. My fuel pump is a xmas gift. What gears you runnin?

 

you got a driveway and jackstands dont you? lol you go for the GT pump? I intend on using a GT pump with my BAP...should be more than enough juice lol 3.73's...possibly 3.90's or 4.10's in the future if its not crazy enough for me haha

 

you live in sunny cali...quit bein a bitch and do it! :yes lol thats gonna be sick...Im gonna keep my intake and elbow and everything on the extremely unlikely chance that I dont like the KB and I decide to go centri lol Procharger makes damn nice stuff...

 

I live in Missouri and its 30 degree outside! I think you will like your KB man. You lookin for 400rwhp plus?

 

whoops..I dont know why but I thought you lived in cali...my bad lol its about the same here lol If it makes 410-420 Ill be a happy camper...if it makes more Ill have it detuned...I dont wanna push my luck lol

 

what psi u wantin to push?

 

9-10 intercooled

 

Yeah that would be sweet...I am lookin for 380rwph plus with a 3.4 pulley threw the auto! I am hoping close to 400rwhp..but Lt's and maybe cams are next year. I think the highest I would go is 435rwhp

 

you should ben that ballpark....

 

what 400rwhp with no cams or LT's? My tuner said he has seen it with an auto.

 

Finally!! When I saw this thread I got excited like I was the one about to start the project haha :0
keep us posted wit the usual goodies pics/vids/yadayadayada

 

Not to go off topic but the power range you have as your goal is the same as mine but im going vortech after cooled. I was wondering.
When I get the kit installed etc. Ive been looking at rebuilding the motor so it would last.

Would upgrading the pistons, rods, rings, studs be enough? I figure my stock crank should be able to hold up. Stock crank can handle up to 475 right?

 

rods are the weakest, then pistons. u upgrade those and u should be good to like 600, then u need a new crank i believe.

 

ok cool thanks. I knew I was able to save money somewhere. Looking at getting forged pistons and rods kit.
ACE forged H-beam rods
Keith Black forged pistons, rings and rod bearings
handle up to 500hp.

Ive heard of Keith Black and they seem reputable but never heard of ACE though they any good?

 

updates!

I got some progress pics for you guys! I have all the front suspension out, steering rack pulled away, and alternator out I have to wait til monday to go to the local steel shop to get the steel bar for the motor support Im making....Im thinkin the headers will be in by tuesday afternoon Im gonna clean up and repaint everything while im down there too...heres some pics..enjoy

 

aahhhhh excitment!!

 

Ok guys I know Im a day late but my DD took a dump on me and set me back lol made some major progress today...everything went without a hitch...the manifold nuts came out without one bit of profanity and no studs broke...yet lol.....everything (including the motor mounts) are just mocked up for the moment...as usual heres some pics lol

 

how can this thread have 270+ views and 26 posts? no one likes my build hahaha

 

i like!