Parts list for Ease of access Bone stock v6 4.3 votech v6 Marine intake manifold 60lb injectors 450 pump in tank Turbo with 15lbs of boost Ebay gt35 turbo 5mt Straight pipe 3inch Ebay Nb3500 clutch Front mount intercooler Little less than 400
Fun fact: If you put a 12-18 inch intake tube on your turbo, preferably with some kind of bend in it, your basic flutter sound will turn into that PROPER squeaky stutututu sound that you hear in those supra/skyline vids. This device is colloquially known about only in Australia, and is called a "dose pipe". Look it up, there's a 26-minute comparison video of different dose pipe sizes/shapes/materials on a channel called KeepItReet. Towards the end at the 22m mark or so is the back-to-back compilation of all the designs they used.
@@X7rocks The YT overlords don't like me posting links, but I'll try. More specific with the tube length, though, is you want it to be at least 3x as long as the diameter. And you want at least 2x the diameter in length before any bends or curves, with at least 1x the diameter in length AFTER any bend or curve. Otherwise, the stututu dies. czcams.com/video/MjMsubwXGpE/video.html&ab_channel=KeepItReet czcams.com/users/shortsr6ISP9c8xNQ
I really enjoyed your video. I am not a Chevy guy but your project is absolutely cool and interesting. No bs quoting some rediculous weight trying to make excusses. Just a guy with a sealed motor V6 making progress and having fun in a truck. Drag racing in a truck just means more. Spending time with the kids too, great stuff man.
Didn't think that truck would be that heavy. My '93 extended cab c1500 is around 47-4800lbs with a turbo 3.1/4l60e Awesome build, love seeing non mainstream stuff!
Kudos on the truck and times, not too many people boosting 4.3's. Local chevy boy from salem oregon over here. Nice to see another local putting out videos 👍
Thanks for the content my brother recently bought a truck just like yours the V6 included without you we probably wouldn't be deciding to make a V6 turbo build to be honest we don't need the V8 turbos on stock motors are some of the funniest builds you can have
Check your pigtail on back of the distributor its for the cam sensor. I had same truck would cut out like that on the highway. The wires on that pigtail are very small and break from vibration. I put a new pigtail from Orielly's and never cut out again.
Nice. I love doing builds like this. I’m gona tell you what you need to do. Get rid of the intercooler and run a meth kit that ramps in with boost. It will take care of the boost/fuel cuts happening and act like a supplemental fuel system and your IAT’s will drop. It will add some power and make the engine run clean and keep your air temps down. It would be good all around. But awesome build. Looks like a lot of fun
Love the video love seeing the underdog you can really squeeze a ton of power out of them especially if you give that thing a damn tune-up some plugs and wires maybe a coil. Get rid of that misfire the thing might pick up a bunch of mph
Try a one step colder spark plug. That might solve your problem. I know when I installed a Procharger I had a problem with combustion before the plug fired. The octane booster helped you because it helped resist detonation.
Where can I find one of the Mercruiser intakes? I watched one of your earlier videos when you were installing the intake but wasn't able to find the link to where you sourced it.
Just a thought on ur breaking up issue after long pulls .. is it possible the throttle body neither the butterfly or tps is getting stuck ? Or you could be getting a lil bit of boost creep causing “det” or even possibly ur over running the map sensor (dunno what you have in it ) what are you using to tune it ? I’m sure you’ve already done this but if not rewire the fuel pump with a relay and take ur power straight from the battery . I could guess all day without seeing a log or being there in person
I've got an 09 silverado with a 4.3l in it and it's got some high mileage but it doesn't make a tick at all thinking about slapping a turbo and rebuilding the top end woth summit racing parts lol
I had to move my coil off the intake to the firewall because the heat soak was killing the ignition control module, I also had issues with melting plug boots causing high rpm high load cutting out firecore50 custom wires stopped the melting, also played with plug gap i found with ngk copper 4177s at .028 for racing at 15psi and acdelco double platinums at .034 for daily driving at 8psi works best in mine
@@lifeonlimiter4519 it made a big difference for me, I was getting about 15k miles from ignition control module and coil while on intake, once i moved to firewall I haven't had to replace it and it roughly been 80k miles with same icm and coil, Im also using a msd 6al-2 box and msd coil this helped with my distributor cap and rotor last longer, also with the 2 step connected to clutch pedal and set to 3200 rpm I can no lift bang shift my nv3500
The 383 in my 97 van just ate the cap and rotor for about the 12th time since 1998. Little bit of misfiring, then it just quit. The cap and rotor both had burn out.
I'm watching this video because i just bought a 4.3 ltr VTEC V6 and i intend on putting a turbo on it. I just wanna see what kinda power i can make out of it without putting a v8 in it
Ive got the 98 GMC Sonoma, 4.3 TBI Vortec, 4sp. auto. SL Ext. cab. With 99,573mls. I'm gonna do a port & polish on it. But was wondering what a turbo and a mid level tune would. This literally a one little old lady owner unicorn. Garage kept with about 37,000 mls when I got it.
Wanna do this to my 02 S10 so much. Might end up getting it in the low 13's. Or heck, maybe even a 12.90 Lol. It would be awesome. Sucks not having a welder or any fabbing tools.
I have a 2002 s10 4.3 an I had a random miss I couldn't find I changed an done everything you can think done compression test an it was good changed dizzy plugs wires coil crank sensor everything but the ecu an I started running seamfoam in the intake through a vacuum hose from the booster an it started running better and an better tell it just stopped missing everyone I talked to said it was carbon built up an it would only miss under hard pedal idk if this helps bud but I didn't think my truck be running on all 6 again so don't never question anything till you try it
You are running with stock muscle cars of that era. Not bad really. I want to go to a test and tune but my truck has been buried in mud to the frame so I know it would drop dirt on the track and piss eveyone off. Probably gonna get a draggy or something. I'm building a street truck that will hopefully make it to the track one day.
Thee ol’ 3/4 350… that’s what we called them👍 basically a 350 minus 2 cylinders 😎 good strong lil engines… but that nv3500 that’s another story… but really any manual that has just a bushing instead of a bearing on the input shaft is short lived when worked hard!!! I killed one behind a stock 4banger in a ‘00 s10… 😢😂 NV3500 is a consumable like tires if ya beat on them 😎
how did your truck gain 1300 lbs? a quick google search has me confused. i have a spare ls engine im looking for a light weight chassis for, and your weight claims are 1300 pounds less than a awd 2003 escalade.
I love the placement of the AC compressor. If they could all be in the same location.And ring out that 3rd a bit, that's killing 4th also, check your rear end ratio, and tranny gearing.🙏🏾🤣👍🏾✌🏾🤙🏾. Bad ass ride. #Dade County
13’s in a v6 truck for that kind of money. Can’t hate on that. I don’t know what you mean by “heat soaking” a coil. You probably have a cracked one that expands with heat then arcs over. If you have some data to narrow down the misfire focus on that, make sure your AFR is still good on the back end of the run, and tighten the spark gap with colder plugs. Good luck!
This is a dope setup 🔥🔥 I have a v6 4.3 Obs that I just purchased manual as well is there anyway you can give me the list to your setup so I can try out it for myself. Keep bringing the content 👍🏽
@@lifeonlimiter4519 I got 2 bonestock 4.3’s, one has the 5 spd just like thise one and the other a 4spd auto - they can perform well if all is good - the distributors being kind of a weak point and the injectors a pain
That’s crazy my car ran a 12.77 @ 113mph making 403hp. At bandimere somewhere around 6500ft above sea level and it weighs 4200lbs. I know you don’t believe me but a 9’’ rear, 4l80e, iron block, turbo kit, and a 10pt cage adds a lot of weight
I guessed 13.80s at the start of the video. What does it have for gears? 3.23s? I think valve springs and some 4.10s - it would be even faster. Obviously need to figure out why it's laying over in 4th gear too. I believe you're on the right track moving the coil.
@@lifeonlimiter4519 Check the RPO codes in the glove box. It will be either GU5 or GU6. You're going to need to chop the 60 foot times down into the 1.7x-1.8x range to get into the 12s, will need more MPH as well.
Are you stopping before the end of the quarter? It looks like you are shutting down shortly after the 1000ft. I agree with most comments, tighter gap on colder plugs, etc.
I ran a 12.04 @ 109mph Na 4.3L with a TH350 stock bottom end, 91 Sonoma @ 3200lbs 2WDR. 18 years ago. Had 12 degree GM high performance heads solid roller cam. It was a street killer @ the time
Parts list for
Ease of access
Bone stock v6
4.3 votech v6
Marine intake manifold
60lb injectors
450 pump in tank
Turbo with 15lbs of boost
Ebay gt35 turbo
5mt
Straight pipe 3inch
Ebay Nb3500 clutch
Front mount intercooler
Little less than 400
Just pinned this comment!! Spot on👊👊
I’ll also add stock ecu tuned by dak tunes on speed density with hp tuners.
@lifeonlimiter looks like you need to lower tire pressure
Fun fact: If you put a 12-18 inch intake tube on your turbo, preferably with some kind of bend in it, your basic flutter sound will turn into that PROPER squeaky stutututu sound that you hear in those supra/skyline vids. This device is colloquially known about only in Australia, and is called a "dose pipe". Look it up, there's a 26-minute comparison video of different dose pipe sizes/shapes/materials on a channel called KeepItReet. Towards the end at the 22m mark or so is the back-to-back compilation of all the designs they used.
Got a link?
@@X7rocks The YT overlords don't like me posting links, but I'll try. More specific with the tube length, though, is you want it to be at least 3x as long as the diameter. And you want at least 2x the diameter in length before any bends or curves, with at least 1x the diameter in length AFTER any bend or curve. Otherwise, the stututu dies.
czcams.com/video/MjMsubwXGpE/video.html&ab_channel=KeepItReet
czcams.com/users/shortsr6ISP9c8xNQ
As an Australian I verify this to 100% true. The videos posted by a channel called keep it reet
I really enjoyed your video. I am not a Chevy guy but your project is absolutely cool and interesting. No bs quoting some rediculous weight trying to make excusses. Just a guy with a sealed motor V6 making progress and having fun in a truck. Drag racing in a truck just means more. Spending time with the kids too, great stuff man.
Didn't think that truck would be that heavy. My '93 extended cab c1500 is around 47-4800lbs with a turbo 3.1/4l60e
Awesome build, love seeing non mainstream stuff!
Hell yes! I never been so excited to hit 13’s haha. Thats awesome to see each thing make a difference
Love seen different builds. Especially when running what most people would swap out
Kudos on the truck and times, not too many people boosting 4.3's. Local chevy boy from salem oregon over here. Nice to see another local putting out videos 👍
Sickest v6 out there forsur. Those headlights and whole front end is clean
Yeah I really like how the front end turned out
Nice! Man that 3rd to 4th shift is brutal. Nice driving ace.
The ole nv3500 was never intended to bang gears lol 😂
Loved the video, I have a 4.3 in my 1500 and put 381,980 miles on it so far and still running strong, great little motor
Thanks for the content my brother recently bought a truck just like yours the V6 included without you we probably wouldn't be deciding to make a V6 turbo build to be honest we don't need the V8 turbos on stock motors are some of the funniest builds you can have
I had an 85 impala when i was 17 back in 95 with the 6cyl vortec motor. Indestructible. Sold it in 96 and was still seeing it driving around in 2000.
Check your pigtail on back of the distributor its for the cam sensor. I had same truck would cut out like that on the highway. The wires on that pigtail are very small and break from vibration. I put a new pigtail from Orielly's and never cut out again.
That thing is nasty! My 02 blazer ZR2 is a 5speed 4.3, can’t wait to do the marine intake and boost it.
Nice. I love doing builds like this. I’m gona tell you what you need to do. Get rid of the intercooler and run a meth kit that ramps in with boost. It will take care of the boost/fuel cuts happening and act like a supplemental fuel system and your IAT’s will drop. It will add some power and make the engine run clean and keep your air temps down. It would be good all around. But awesome build. Looks like a lot of fun
There’s just something magical about a turbo’d 4.3
thing looks so sick when it gets off the line, great build bro hope to see you do more with it.
Oh yes plenty more coming!!
The little 4.3 holding on, boy!!! 13.8 isn't bad for the vortec. So much fun. She looks good too
Def has more in it but not bad for a stock 4.3 with some boost
Hell yea I love your truck remind me of a two gen typhoon may never made. I can’t wait to see you you do next with your build great video go betsy 😂😂
Love the video love seeing the underdog you can really squeeze a ton of power out of them especially if you give that thing a damn tune-up some plugs and wires maybe a coil. Get rid of that misfire the thing might pick up a bunch of mph
That's a cool truck 😁 got to be happy with that result 😊
Love the truck bro!!!! ❤
Ooo this turned out good! 🤘🏼💅
Sick! Love the race trucks 🤙🏽
Nice ripper. Best wishes on the build.
Try a one step colder spark plug. That might solve your problem. I know when I installed a Procharger I had a problem with combustion before the plug fired. The octane booster helped you because it helped resist detonation.
Your truck is very nice. watching from brazil
That’s just so cool to see people from all over the world watching! This truck is by far my slowest build😂 but man it’s a fun lil truck
Nice to see the v6 getting some love. Just curious what is your rear end ratio? Uncle has a similar truck with 3.23s. 2nd-3rd is a big jump too.
Great job getting that 13.8 @ 100Mph! You think its having an issue with Air flow to the turbo, octane, and under hood temps?
Where can I find one of the Mercruiser intakes? I watched one of your earlier videos when you were installing the intake but wasn't able to find the link to where you sourced it.
It was cool meeting you there, it sure was slippery but it's always fun making passes 👍any plans on going to woodburn dragstrip this year?
No plans yet but I want to go for sure.. hopefully drag the vette this year 🤘
That’s what it’s all about bro family and fun 👊👏
Yessir 👊
Rad build! 13.8 is quick for a full trim NBS, much less a v6.
Love your content bro. Truck sounds good too
Yeah it’s a fun lil truck !
Just a thought on ur breaking up issue after long pulls .. is it possible the throttle body neither the butterfly or tps is getting stuck ? Or you could be getting a lil bit of boost creep causing “det” or even possibly ur over running the map sensor (dunno what you have in it ) what are you using to tune it ?
I’m sure you’ve already done this but if not rewire the fuel pump with a relay and take ur power straight from the battery .
I could guess all day without seeing a log or being there in person
Sounds better then the V6 raptor 😂😂😂, great vid brother, hope u get 4th dialed am get them 12s.
No one can make a good sounding V6 anymore for some reason 🤷♂️
That's impressive for the set up man LFG
Try colder temp spark plugs and smaller plug gap. Looks good.
Agreed. Plugs and tighter gap for sure.
My old 2000 v6 use to have problems with the coils. Check those and see if that solves it.
When the 4.3 V6 came out in the 90s in the S10, those things were nasty little trucks
1st truck was a 93 S10 rc/sb 4x4 auto. When I heard the tires bark on 1-2 shift, I was sold.
Looks fun af!
Nice gains
Need performance plugs and coils. Or needs a lil more more fual for the higher rpms
Chevrolet 4.3 that's a good engine good old pressure good torque good horsepower Chevrolet all the way
Life on limiter you gained a new sub
I've got an 09 silverado with a 4.3l in it and it's got some high mileage but it doesn't make a tick at all thinking about slapping a turbo and rebuilding the top end woth summit racing parts lol
I had to move my coil off the intake to the firewall because the heat soak was killing the ignition control module, I also had issues with melting plug boots causing high rpm high load cutting out firecore50 custom wires stopped the melting, also played with plug gap i found with ngk copper 4177s at .028 for racing at 15psi and acdelco double platinums at .034 for daily driving at 8psi works best in mine
This right here… I have a coil I can just take off another motor so maybe I’ll try that first..
@@lifeonlimiter4519 it made a big difference for me, I was getting about 15k miles from ignition control module and coil while on intake, once i moved to firewall I haven't had to replace it and it roughly been 80k miles with same icm and coil, Im also using a msd 6al-2 box and msd coil this helped with my distributor cap and rotor last longer, also with the 2 step connected to clutch pedal and set to 3200 rpm I can no lift bang shift my nv3500
The 383 in my 97 van just ate the cap and rotor for about the 12th time since 1998. Little bit of misfiring, then it just quit. The cap and rotor both had burn out.
Absolutely amazing truck switch it over to automatic and you got real whip 😎
I'm watching this video because i just bought a 4.3 ltr VTEC V6 and i intend on putting a turbo on it. I just wanna see what kinda power i can make out of it without putting a v8 in it
Ive got the 98 GMC Sonoma, 4.3 TBI Vortec, 4sp. auto. SL Ext. cab. With 99,573mls. I'm gonna do a port & polish on it. But was wondering what a turbo and a mid level tune would. This literally a one little old lady owner unicorn. Garage kept with about 37,000
mls when I got it.
I don't know much about engines but it seems to me that the astro vans also bring that engine, is it true???
Did ya tighten up the plug gap?
idk why but this video was very fun to watch
Wanna do this to my 02 S10 so much. Might end up getting it in the low 13's. Or heck, maybe even a 12.90 Lol. It would be awesome. Sucks not having a welder or any fabbing tools.
Hey if you happen to be in Florida hmu ! Got me thinking about a s10 or blazer xtreme
My 96 the distributer caused a bad misfire, I upgraded to aluminum replacement.
I have a 2002 s10 4.3 an I had a random miss I couldn't find I changed an done everything you can think done compression test an it was good changed dizzy plugs wires coil crank sensor everything but the ecu an I started running seamfoam in the intake through a vacuum hose from the booster an it started running better and an better tell it just stopped missing everyone I talked to said it was carbon built up an it would only miss under hard pedal idk if this helps bud but I didn't think my truck be running on all 6 again so don't never question anything till you try it
I’d love to see the v8 twin turbo at the track
damn that's a good time... fun build 👍
What PCM are you running and how did you tune it for your turbo?
You are running with stock muscle cars of that era. Not bad really. I want to go to a test and tune but my truck has been buried in mud to the frame so I know it would drop dirt on the track and piss eveyone off. Probably gonna get a draggy or something. I'm building a street truck that will hopefully make it to the track one day.
Thee ol’ 3/4 350… that’s what we called them👍 basically a 350 minus 2 cylinders 😎 good strong lil engines… but that nv3500 that’s another story… but really any manual that has just a bushing instead of a bearing on the input shaft is short lived when worked hard!!! I killed one behind a stock 4banger in a ‘00 s10… 😢😂 NV3500 is a consumable like tires if ya beat on them 😎
I find this so much better than other content nowadays lol. Average guy fun!
All these people trying to shoot for 1000+ plus is meh 😂
how did your truck gain 1300 lbs? a quick google search has me confused. i have a spare ls engine im looking for a light weight chassis for, and your weight claims are 1300 pounds less than a awd 2003 escalade.
What rpm are you shifting at sounds like your shifting early i would be 55/ 6500 rpm more rpm more boost
Not bad for the 4.3!
Hey bud. I have a feeling it could be your iat getting too hot and it starts to pull timing. I can take a look your tune for yah
I shoulda turboed my 4.3. Sweet ride
Fuel running away from the pump?
I love the placement of the AC compressor. If they could all be in the same location.And ring out that 3rd a bit, that's killing 4th also, check your rear end ratio, and tranny gearing.🙏🏾🤣👍🏾✌🏾🤙🏾. Bad ass ride. #Dade County
Damm now i miss my 99 Chevy
13’s in a v6 truck for that kind of money. Can’t hate on that. I don’t know what you mean by “heat soaking” a coil. You probably have a cracked one that expands with heat then arcs over. If you have some data to narrow down the misfire focus on that, make sure your AFR is still good on the back end of the run, and tighten the spark gap with colder plugs. Good luck!
Nice!
I just bought a 2010 chevy with the v6, 116k miles.....might have to do what you did to it
Was the intake a straight plug and play?
I got a 99 4.3 blazer I wanted to do a rear mounted turbo …but I also wanna toss this spicy lil 357sbc in it 🤣🤣🤣
Sound like your fuel pressure is dropping have you done the fuel filters
id love too see what this could do with a cam, i imagine it would put down some serious numbers then! 👌
You should like my next video 👊
Is the fuel pump getting enough voltage ?
This is a dope setup 🔥🔥 I have a v6 4.3 Obs that I just purchased manual as well is there anyway you can give me the list to your setup so I can try out it for myself. Keep bringing the content 👍🏽
The entire build from bone stock is on my page 👍 with parts and prices
Thanks brotha!
@@lifeonlimiter4519 I got 2 bonestock 4.3’s, one has the 5 spd just like thise one and the other a 4spd auto - they can perform well if all is good - the distributors being kind of a weak point and the injectors a pain
A Buick Regal GS!!!!!! I have one with very minor stuff and it ran a 13.7
Dude we we're cheeerrrrrriiiiiiigggggggg for you
🙌🙌
I could be wrong I feel your shifting early
sounds like spark blowout. Tighten up the plug gaps
That’s crazy my car ran a 12.77 @ 113mph making 403hp. At bandimere somewhere around 6500ft above sea level and it weighs 4200lbs. I know you don’t believe me but a 9’’ rear, 4l80e, iron block, turbo kit, and a 10pt cage adds a lot of weight
Nice build.
Thanks!
Uh, s10 v6 how much? My 5.7 ram doesn't weigh that much and it AWD!
Electronic throttle or cable throttle?
Regal, c10, Silverado, Sierra, great crowd
I guessed 13.80s at the start of the video. What does it have for gears? 3.23s? I think valve springs and some 4.10s - it would be even faster. Obviously need to figure out why it's laying over in 4th gear too. I believe you're on the right track moving the coil.
Either 3.23 or 3.42… I have a 373 rear I could toss in… I think 12s aren’t out of the question if it’s dialed in…
@@lifeonlimiter4519 Check the RPO codes in the glove box. It will be either GU5 or GU6. You're going to need to chop the 60 foot times down into the 1.7x-1.8x range to get into the 12s, will need more MPH as well.
Where did you get your electrical fans trying to get some to for my gmc
Most auto stores have them.
Ebay, many online places
Try closing the gap on the plugs...maybe a shorter plug
Are you stopping before the end of the quarter? It looks like you are shutting down shortly after the 1000ft. I agree with most comments, tighter gap on colder plugs, etc.
No it’s not plugs.. it did this bone stock right when I bought the truck
@Life on limiter have you changed your coil?
Damn, my mothers model 3 performance runs 11 stock. She's a grandma at that. Sad times😢
What does your car run?? 🤔
Honestly I haven’t been to PIR in forever. And I’m only in OC.
I like it
Need a 3.73 gear... edit what's size is it ?
Are you shirt shifting that unit?
Are u on a stock ecu?
I ran a 12.04 @ 109mph Na 4.3L with a TH350 stock bottom end, 91 Sonoma @ 3200lbs 2WDR. 18 years ago. Had 12 degree GM high performance heads solid roller cam. It was a street killer @ the time
Doing new build now GM hi po old NASCAR block odd fire V-6 305.9 CID hope to run 10.50 NA and 8s on nitrous @ 2300lbs.
That's awesome would of loved to see that Sonoma in person I live them old little square body trucks man !
Manuals are more fun, but they're definitely a disadvantage. So if you want to really get your track times down. I'd suggest going with an automatic.