97 Sonoma SYTY Conversion
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here some pics of DonHo32's Sy powered Noma
here some pics of DonHo32's Sy powered Noma
DonHo32
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thanks storm. i am lowering the truck 2 more inches this weekend, but other than that it will stay as stock "Looking" as possible. traction has been the fun part. yesterday i lit them up at 40 miles per hour. thought the tranny was slipping until i got a little side ways
WHY DOESN'T ANYONE MAKE TIRES FOR 16" RIMS??? THE WIDEST I CAN FIND IS A 255??? Any ideas on where to go? i really want to keep the stock look.
The goal is to be in the low 11's by March
thanks storm. i am lowering the truck 2 more inches this weekend, but other than that it will stay as stock "Looking" as possible. traction has been the fun part. yesterday i lit them up at 40 miles per hour. thought the tranny was slipping until i got a little side ways
WHY DOESN'T ANYONE MAKE TIRES FOR 16" RIMS??? THE WIDEST I CAN FIND IS A 255??? Any ideas on where to go? i really want to keep the stock look.The goal is to be in the low 11's by March
Re: 97 Sonoma SYTY Conversion
Cool!! A new member that makes things happen!! whats the deal with the your accessories? Is that the 97 configuration on the syty motor? You don't need a BOV...I would forget about the vortec heads and the cam for now...the PTE52 sounds like a great idea....get with phil long (turbo6) for a great chip....Your knock could be alot of different things, from a faulty alternator to bad spark plugs or wires....just start replacing everything and constantly datalog it...good luck...
Cool!! A new member that makes things happen!! whats the deal with the your accessories? Is that the 97 configuration on the syty motor? You don't need a BOV...I would forget about the vortec heads and the cam for now...the PTE52 sounds like a great idea....get with phil long (turbo6) for a great chip....Your knock could be alot of different things, from a faulty alternator to bad spark plugs or wires....just start replacing everything and constantly datalog it...good luck...
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run some race gas in it and see if the knock goes away. looks good DonHo32:tup:
you can always send me more pics too.
93ty475 said:
run some race gas in it and see if the knock goes away. looks good DonHo32:tup:
you can always send me more pics too.
DonHo32
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thanks. this thing is a blast. I thought it was pretty quick at first but we finally figured out that it was only firing on 5 cylinders. Now she really sits you back in your seat! The spark knock is not bad at all right now, i think i had the gap too big in the first set of plugs i put in because its running extremely smooth now. but i still only get around 14 psi. i thought with a manual boost controller i would top that number. no such luck so far. The motor is set-up like a 97 including the 97 ECM. Its been a little tricky but once i get it tuned right i think its gonna haul @#%$. I got to get to the low 11's cus my boss has a 2006 Corvette Z06 and i can not allow him to beat me when we hit the track in March so i will build until i get there. Also i am going to buy a Sy this winter but i bet him that my truck would beat him so i got no choice.
thanks. this thing is a blast. I thought it was pretty quick at first but we finally figured out that it was only firing on 5 cylinders. Now she really sits you back in your seat! The spark knock is not bad at all right now, i think i had the gap too big in the first set of plugs i put in because its running extremely smooth now. but i still only get around 14 psi. i thought with a manual boost controller i would top that number. no such luck so far. The motor is set-up like a 97 including the 97 ECM. Its been a little tricky but once i get it tuned right i think its gonna haul @#%$. I got to get to the low 11's cus my boss has a 2006 Corvette Z06 and i can not allow him to beat me when we hit the track in March
so i will build until i get there. Also i am going to buy a Sy this winter but i bet him that my truck would beat him so i got no choice.
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better get some slicks and traction bars!
better get some slicks and traction bars!
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sweet, i'll check my mail.
DonHo32 said:
sweet, i'll check my mail.
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here's some more install pics, he sent me.
here's some more install pics, he sent me.
DonHo32
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I have another guy offerring to put a "show" paint job on it for next to nothing if i will help advertize his business when i go to the shows. He wants to put invisible flames on the truck. what do you guys think? i have seen the quality of this guys work and it is top notch, but i am not sure i want to have flames on the truck.
I have another guy offerring to put a "show" paint job on it for next to nothing if i will help advertize his business when i go to the shows. He wants to put invisible flames on the truck. what do you guys think? i have seen the quality of this guys work and it is top notch, but i am not sure i want to have flames on the truck.
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you might want to get a bracket fabbed up, so you don't blow your upper intercooler hose off.
you might want to get a bracket fabbed up, so you don't blow your upper intercooler hose off.
DonHo32
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We have a few brackets that need to be made. If you look closely enough you will see a few zip ties holding things in place until we figure out where we need the brackets. I have blown every intercooler ducting connection on the truck. Now every pipe has a bead welded around it to help prevent the clamps from sliding off. All of the ducting is polished and clear coated and since putting the beads on the ducting nothing has blown off. Take notice of the piece that connects to the throttle body. take a guess what this piece is from.... anyone know???
We have a few brackets that need to be made. If you look closely enough you will see a few zip ties holding things in place until we figure out where we need the brackets. I have blown every intercooler ducting connection on the truck. Now every pipe has a bead welded around it to help prevent the clamps from sliding off. All of the ducting is polished and clear coated and since putting the beads on the ducting nothing has blown off. Take notice of the piece that connects to the throttle body. take a guess what this piece is from.... anyone know???
Re: 97 Sonoma SYTY Conversion
Whatever it is, it sure would have saved me from using the silicone one I settled for on my a2a I/C project!! hook us up with a part number for future reference please....looks good man!! why the 97 computer? I'm retty sure the 749 ecm would be way better for you....
DonHo32 said:
Whatever it is, it sure would have saved me from using the silicone one I settled for on my a2a I/C project!! hook us up with a part number for future reference please....looks good man!! why the 97 computer? I'm retty sure the 749 ecm would be way better for you....
DonHo32
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I will get you the part number when i get back to the shop. May be Monday but i will get it to you. I used the 97 ECM cus I can fool the emissions test easier. I have no cat and 2 less o2 sensors and NO Error codes. When they hook up to me there's nothing suspicious about the truck it appears to be the same 4.3 liter. plus i was told it couldn't be done and there is always a way
I will get you the part number when i get back to the shop. May be Monday but i will get it to you. I used the 97 ECM cus I can fool the emissions test easier. I have no cat and 2 less o2 sensors and NO Error codes. When they hook up to me there's nothing suspicious about the truck it appears to be the same 4.3 liter. plus i was told it couldn't be done and there is always a way