Sy 1713

randy merritt

Donating Member
IMG_20170513_165724205.jpgI have been working on this truck for some time now. I bought it as a roller with no motor.
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Did some buffing:
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New motor. New trans. Motor with .30 forged pistons, comp 415 cam, l35 heads, 60 lb injectors, 20g turbo, turbo tweak chip. Trans is stout.
I got this to save it, and I have a tentative deal worked out, but if it falls through, it will be for sale.
 

randy merritt

Donating Member
Re: Sy 1713

More Pics:

The original paint buffed out nice, so I don't think I will repaint the truck.

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The interior is in good shape:

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No cracks on the dash

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I mounted the trans cooler with fan. No leaks.
It's running and driving now.
 

NM_TY_Guy

Donating Member
Re: Sy 1713

nice looking truck and a well built motor someone will have a lot of fun with this one!
 

randy merritt

Donating Member
Re: Sy 1713

I thought I would go ahead and make a list of what I have done with the truck before I forget

70,xxx original miles

Recently rebuilt motor (<500 miles):

Correct SyTy block (not numbers matching)
Correct Romulus rods
Crank turned .0010/.0010
Melling high volume oil pump
HD oil pump shaft
SRP .30 forged pistons
ARP main studs and head bolts
New Edlebrock timing chain
20g turbo (new, rebuild by Aaron)
60 lb injectors
Comp 415 cam
new lifters
Fresh rebuilt L35 heads
Upgraded valve springs to handle up to .500 lift
New rod, cam, and main bearings
New freeze plugs
Fully balanced
Solid motor mounts
New sensors (Knock, both temp sensors, IAC, oil pressure)
New silicon vac lines
On block oil filter conversion
New distributor
EGR delete
New “big block” starter
I/c hard lines replaced with heater hose
Manual boost controller
Adjustable FRP
Black plastic “Vortec” valve covers
New fan clutch with second gen 11 blade plastic fan
Like new tanks for radiator overflow and windshield washer
The a/c compressor and alt. are slightly used and came off my other syclone.
Turbotweak chip
PLX wideband patched into turbotweak chip

Recently rebuilt transmission (<500 miles):

Well built to handle 500HP.
New TCI 2800 stall lockup convertor
B&M racing supercooler with fan and temp switch (180 turn on) under rear bed

Other:

HD front propshaft (ujoint on front diff)
New ZQ8 steering box
Reclocked Astro steering shaft
New front brake calipers and rotors
New A/N fuel lines (-8 supply and -6 return)
New fuel pump (Walbro 255)
New fuel tank sending unit
New rubber brake lines (all of them)
New steel line to rear brakes
New driver’s side front axle seal
Recent alignment
Two new tires (the other two have like new tread, and checked out fine)
New battery
New front windshield
Beltech 2” drop springs in back
New radiator
New heater core
New a/c condenser
New a/c dryer
New radiator hoses
New brake master cylinder
Hood ABS delete
Trick flow aluminum rear diff cover


Original body paint (buffed out)
Cladding repainted gloss black
All cladding tabs reinforced while the cladding was off.
Interior in good shape, no cracks on dash
Original radio (back speakers do not work)
Two gauge pillar pod with PLX wideband and boost
Underside of bed repainted with DP40 epoxy primer (good color match to original)
Typhoon style mirrors (non power)
New headliner
Hood struts to replace prop rod
ECU and PLX located in glove box
Factory floor mats


A/c blows cold
Cruise works

New heater hoses and cladding decals are on their way and will be installed soon. The "GMC" in the center caps have been painted red since these pictures.

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keith455

Average Joe
Staff member
Re: Sy 1713

Wow. You put a lot of work into that truck, put the good parts and right upgrades on it. This will be a good truck for someone.
Did you buy a new complete headliner or recover the original?
 

randy merritt

Donating Member
Re: Sy 1713

I installed the ATR 3" catback exhaust this morning. I bought this off another owner, and it looks great and fits like a glove. Truck sounds great.
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