19trax95's 1986 CUCV M1028A1

Got pretty much my final parts list picked out. Might start ordering this weekend.

So as of now, my list is as follows,

Rebuild kit for the GM3 turbo
Turbo master kit for GM3
Diamond eye 2.5" crossover pipe
3" downpipe
Walbro FRB-5 fuel pump
Cat spin on filter head
Intake gasket kit
Exhaust manifold gasket kit + bolts
Fuel pump block off plate with oil drain fitting

I'll also need lines and fittings for the oil feed and drain lines, but that'll have to wait until it's installed so I can decide what exactly I want to use since it'll depend how I route it.

I will also need to fab up the crossover and downpipe as neither one will bolt on super easy without modifications. Crossover will need to be shortened and downpipe will need some work as well. I'll need to make an air filter setup and plumb in the CDR valve. The 2nd battery will need to be moved since I am wanting to retain the 24 volt system.

Haven't had much time to work on the truck unfortunately. Between work, and fires/bbqs, and keeping the Ole lady happy, the truck just been sitting lol.

I did get my fuel pump, and will be ordering some more parts today or tomorrow. I think once all my parts are here I should be able to get the bulk of the work done in a weekend. It really isn't that much work compared to what I normally do, just this project will require some trial and error stuff when it comes to oil lines, and mainly the exhaust. That'll be the longest part is fabrication of the exhaust.

I'm planning on ordering a 6.5TD crossover pipe and then a 6.5td downpipe. I have not yet decided if I want to run the exhaust on the outside or inside of the frame. Outside of the frame will likely be easier with less welding, but then again it's not technically the "right" way to do it. Probably doing 3" turbo back, to maybe a 4" tip or make the last few feet 4" depending how I run it so it deepens up the sound profile a bit.

No muffler or anything obviously since the turbo takes care of that.

Edit: since it was on my mind, just ordered most of the rest of my parts. Turbo rebuild kit, crossover, manifold gaskets, clamps, and turbo drain kit. All that's left is the downpipe, and intake gaskets. The gaskets I'll get from napa locally, and the downpipe I'll get potentially locally if a junk yard has one. If not I'll order one up. I'd rather get a used one since it'll be cut apart and welded different anyway.

Got my parts today.

Got the brake line done today. Was pretty straight forward. Went right from the factory union back to the rear soft line.

I opted to delete the load sense valve and go right to the soft line. Shouldn't have any issues in doing so, but if I do, all I need to do is make one more short line.

Here's a pic of the fuel pump. I still want to put the wiring in some loom, but I didn't have any at the time.

Drove the truck and the brakes are WAY better now that the load sense valve isn't there anymore.

Also gave the truck a quick wash.