66 C10 LS Turbo Build
 

Had the truck for a few years now and decided to turbo LS. Also do a short bed conversion. Just wanted to do a build thread to keep track of what I did and hopefully get motivated by positive responses when I'm lacking..lol

I know I will be learning new things and may teach a few things along the way. I have lots of experience with turbos and tuning, so this should go well. However, I have never built a 66 C10 before and will need some help.

The truck was a frame off in the late 80's early 90's and is very solid. The fenders and part of one rocker are starting to rust, so i will be addressing those issues. I put new interior in it and bagged it last year. Time for the next level with LQ9, Upgraded brakes, SWB, and Wheel tubs!

Here is my youtube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNg..._as=subscriber

I may update there, or even Vlog a little on this build. Haven't decided yet.

Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build
 

Welcome to the forum :D

Looks like a decent truck to work with. I'll be watching your progress.

Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build
 

Welcome to the forum from Texas!

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Thanks

Thank you

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Couple things done:
Sloppy Stage 2 cam installed
Block cleaned and painted
Heads cleaned and VC painted
Assembly mock up for aesthetics...I went back and forth on the raw aluminum VC's vs painted and mounting of coils. Decided to paint both and seemed to turn out nice.

Should get more done this weekend on the motor and maybe start tearing into the front clip.

Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build
 

Nice truck. Love turbo builds.

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That should push your truck on down the road

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In for this one...

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Pulling motor now. Ordered new intake.
Looking for similar builds here on the forums....Anyone point me in the right direction?

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Here is a little update
https://youtu.be/Fugkx0CDukY

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Got the motor out and intake came in today.

Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build
 

Keep the updates coming. I just ordered the Denmah 78/75 billet package from VS so I'll be referring to some of these build threads in a few months.

Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build
 

Will do...I have the on3 78/75. I’m guessing same exact turbo with different name on housing...lol
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Thanks for showing how to take the front end sheet metal off in your video. Nice looking truck. Following.

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Getting the tranny mated to the motor.

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Here is a vidoe on the adaptor plate
https://youtu.be/2ejrEBudGSY

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I'll watch

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Excited to see another Turbo truck! what intake is that?

Re: 66 C10 LS Turbo Build
 

Ebay intake. I had an LS6 intake but it was nickle and diming me to do that conversion, so I just bought this one.

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Got the front end on to see what room I have.

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Little vid of airing out the bags
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwse...ature=youtu.be

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What mounts did you end up going with ?
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LSX innovations

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Here is a little update on the truck.

Everything is almost done as far as being N/A. I have had the truck running and sounds really good with this Sloppy stage 2 cam. Turbo piping is on order and I will fab all of the hot side first. I have a ford 9" and Wilwood brakes waiting, but i want to get this on the road first...Then get into phase 2 of this build...Stopping the beast!lol