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1962 Chevy II 5.3 Turbo


Engine
High MIleage 5.3 liter
LS1 car intake, billet fuel rails, & 60# injectors
Bosch "044" fuel pump, Aeromotive boost referenced fuel pressure regulator
stock internal except LS6 camshaft and valve springs
Yates EFI custom engine management harness

Drivetrain
Maxwell built TH400
Reverse manual valvebody w/ transbrake
B&M Pro Ratchet shifter
Original open 10-bolt rearend w/ 3.08 gear

Forced Induction
Custom, budget style Yates EFI turbo setup
C6 Corvette exhaust manifold based
S475 Borg Warner T6 turbocharger w/ 1.10 AR exhaust housing
JGS wastegate, Tial blow-off valve
4" downpipe w/ bullet muffler
Bar and Fin intercooler - 4" thick
Tuned in 2 bar speed density in house

Additional Details
Heidts square tube front end
Mustang II suspension w/ drop spindles
Rack n' pinion steering setup
Firewall modified and smoothed


This Chevy II with it's budget turbo setup and 160k mile 5.3 ran 132mph in the 1/4 mile on just 10# of boost.