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Author:	gtb123 [ Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:24 am ]
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Hey all, I was told that I should post my project here and I decided, sure why the hell not? Here's a little backstory: I'm new to the auto hobby world, and got this D100 from my mom in TX. Drove it back from TX through New Orleans, to Nashville before the dash lit on fire (which we later found out was because of a bad wire on the plug for the voltage regulator)! Overcharged the whole system, melted the ballast resistor plug, everything was gooey! Got back on the road using a multimeter and a power strip in line with the alternator to prevent overcharge, and made it out of the mountains to Knoxville where I got it fixed. haha Few days later we were back in NY the day of the first snow. From there I was determined to fix this big hunk of sheet metal. Well I got that far, and the winter has kicked me out of my makeshift paint booth, and on to other things. SO I was thinking, well, I have all winter...Let's Turbo It! Still in the middle of the research step right now, but from what I've gathered from the forum here, the slant should be able to take a quiet 10psi with stock components (assuming it's not all beat up inside). Currently designing a blow through system, and have these components: Garret Turbo from an 2.3L Audi 9-5 Aero (2005) Super-Six 2BBL that I was lucky to get off craigslist for 70 bucks Modified Holley 500 CFM Blow Through Carburetor (Not 70 bucks) lol and lastly, a wideband standalone O2 AFR setup from AEM That's it for now, but if anyone shows interest, I'll be happy to post more stuff! Thanks all for watching. (P.S. If anyone knows where I can get an old 5 1/8" blow through bonnet that doesn't restrict air flow, and doesn't cost 250 dollars, please let me know. I feel like I'm in the desert and running out of places to look for water. Damn things are in hiding, or just don't exist.) -Greg

Author:	stephaniebrite77 [ Thu Nov 19, 2015 12:59 pm ]
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I can't wait to see where this goes, I love the D-series trucks!

Author:	Dart270 [ Thu Nov 19, 2015 2:43 pm ]
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Looks great! Spectre was making a nice aluminium bonnet for about $90. I have one on a NA Slant. Lou

Author:	gtb123 [ Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:17 pm ]
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I was wondering about that spectre bonnet. It looked a little bit like a tin can to me on the internet. How do you like it? Does it seal well?

Author:	Joshie225 [ Thu Nov 19, 2015 3:31 pm ]
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One option: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/tnt-1 ... gQodS7wItQ

Author:	billdedman [ Thu Nov 19, 2015 10:49 pm ]
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Quote: I was wondering about that spectre bonnet. It looked a little bit like a tin can to me on the internet. How do you like it? Does it seal well? I have a Spectre bonnet on my turbo'd slant six with a Holley 4bbl (4150) and am very happy with it. Its construction is fairly robust and it seals well. I'd recommend it. Bill, in Conway, Arkansas

Author:	Rob Simmons [ Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:15 pm ]
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See there Greg? I told ya it would stir up some interest. Sweet project! You're further along than I thought after just reading your introduction. I'll be watching your progress as it moves along!

Author:	gtb123 [ Fri Nov 20, 2015 5:00 am ]
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Thanks everyone. It's been a long road so far, and I'm probably only 1/3 the way there haha. Just pushed it into the corner for the winter, and wanted to post this pic to at least prove it has a Slant Buying the spectre hat too. Thanks!

Author:	billdedman [ Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:20 am ]
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There is a heavy-duty gasket about 1/8"-thick that Summit sells to go between the carb and the Spectre hat. It is highly recommended. Won't blow out, with a reasonable amount of clamping force from the center bolt... Good luck! Bill in Conway, Arkansas

Author:	Reed [ Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:40 am ]
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Keep us updated! I recently got a 76 D100 shorted for a project, so I will be following your project with interest.

Author:	Kegan [ Sat Nov 21, 2015 6:55 am ]
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Nice truck! Turbo slant trucks are just about as neat as it gets (to me at least)

Author:	billdedman [ Sat Nov 21, 2015 10:53 am ]
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Where is the "like" button? Bill, in Conway, Arkansas

Author:	strataddict [ Sat Dec 12, 2015 1:28 am ]
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Niice!!! I have a D100 myself, my new daily driver after my scamp(still have), 1986 Dodge Ram D100 225/A833, keep on keeping man!!!

Author:	gtb123 [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 8:54 am ]
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School is out for a little bit here, so I've gotten a little more time to gain some momentum on the dodge. Man, the reading is endless on this stuff, always learn something new that pushes me in another direction. My friend is coming through Sunday to help me fab a custom straight through exhaust. If everything works out it'll be TIG time, and I'll be sittin' pretty with a new J-pipe and 3" system to bolt the turbo to. Rock and roll. More updates soon. Turbo smile

Author:	coconuteater64 [ Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:14 pm ]
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Definitely looks like a great project!

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