Since I got the truck put together, a lot of people have asked me to put together a build thread, so here it is.
After running the gamut of bolt ons, then a Whipple, then a built engine, I wanted to build my version of the "ultimate" street truck. Something that was fast enough to hang with the awesome Houston street cars, that I could drive anywhere, and I wouldn't sacrifice things like a/c, abs, power accessories, etc. In order to pull that off I came to the conclusion that I'd have to go turbo. The lack of a belt drive was going to free up a lot of horsepower on my street tune. When choosing my turbo, I figured since everything was going to be built custom anyways, and my goal was 700rwhp on my street tune and 1000rwhp on my race tune, I may as well "go big or go home."
The build was done by PSI Motorsports in Webster, TX. They also did the tuning on the stock computer with SCT software. They did an awesome job fabricating all the parts and putting together a system that works great and makes the power I wanted. In normal around town driving the truck is as docile and quiet as a stock truck. When the go pedal is mashed, all hell breaks loose lol. On to the info and pics (most of the pics are from a cell phone, sorry!):
Engine: JDM built, Manley rods and pistons, JDM stage II heads and stage II blower cams.
Transmission: BTS built 4R100, custom 3500 stall PI torque converter, Super Duty transmission cooler.
Interior: Corbeau LG1 black microsuede seats, Expedition center console with custom lid cover, black carpet, Chickenears custom floormats, custom doorsills, aluminum pedals, Autometer Phantom boost and fuel pressure gauges, and Dynojet WBC in a triple pillar pod.
The truck ended up making 718rwhp on my street tune, 15psi and pump gas. The race tune has more left in it with a little more boost and timing. In good weather we're thinking 1100rwhp is achievable. I met my goals and I'm very happy with how it turned out.
Thanks for looking!
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'04 DSG Lightning #3599 of 3781
GT47-88 Turbo
993rwhp/1012rwtq
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01' White L
JDM Built
BTS Trans
PSI tuned
Mickey thompson DR's/Street 104 tune/17psi:
1/8th 6.90@101 1.60 60'
1/4... Just say perma-band unless caged
GREEN BAY PACKER FAN "I've always been a Packer, always will be a Packer"
- Bassani Catted X - Bassani CB - JLT RAI - H&R Sport Springs - MGW Shifter - BF IRS Brace - TF Victory Rims - Nittos - MM CC Plates - MM FLSFC -
I built it primarily for the street, but I took it to the track for a shakedown pass. I need to get a dual caliper race brake set up for it because it won't hold boost at the line. On my street tune it went 12.00@123.
____________________________________ Black Lightning......it's just a truck.
5# Lower, CAI, FTVB, High-flows, 90mm MAF, 4x4 pan,
Built Trans, 2400 Stall, Slapper bars, 2" Shackles. Plus a bunch of 01+ exterior parts.
4399 of 4966, born on 08/01/2000, a Tuesday. 5 days after my birthday.
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"Smoke tires not drugs"
"You can't drive a house, but you can sleep in a car"
"Friends don't let friends drive stock"
Black Lightning......it's just a truck. 
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