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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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Hello :) Kind of new

(Its a bit long but bear with me :P)
Well kind of new here, been around a year since I was looking for superchargers and stumbled upon this site and found the deal with the magna's but anyways...
Truck is 06 xlt supercab 4x4. I bought the thing with 30xxx km's on it to haul my bike and my sled around and then I just started altering it and it never stops . The truck was untouched when I got it. I think my biggest reason for modification is that I like to do the work myself, I love wrenching and seeing the result when you do something yourself is really rewarding.

So far it has:
-Magnacharger stock boost soon to add about 2-3lbs of boost
-Pacesetter long tube headers (going in now)
-Magnaflow exhaust
-Custom Y pipe with no cats and O2 eliminators
-2.5" leveling kit with 22" Ultra 6 wheels, needs new tires thinking some allterrains would be nice
-White face gauges
-Boost and engine temp gauge in the pillar pod
-Panasonic touchscreen DVD indash unit
-Custom fiberglass box with 2 10" JL's in it (Made by me )

Future plans:
-like I mentioned few more lbs of boost
-Electric fans
-Bigger rotor kit, it has go now it needs some stop :P
-Some minor cosmetic changes to the outside (fender vents, flushing the tailgate, new grille etc)

When I was younger I never thought I would own a truck nor did I ever like them much, but here I am. So far the truck has 60 xxxx km's on it and I believe around 13 xxx km's with the magnacharger and NO issues at all. Besides the regular maintenance etc. No shop has touched it yet all the work is done by myself and a helping hand here and there, other then near future Dyno tuning. Knock on wood hope she lasts. Dont have many pictures other then photobucket, just formated and didnt save any, I will go take some when it gets sunny out and stops raining. Comments inputs and ideas are always appreciated.

http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k69/adimir_m/001.jpg

Some of my other "toys"
-1997 Skidoo 700 mach 1
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k6...93585_3957.jpg
-2007 r6
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k6...cture083-1.jpg

And my first car, had it since high school
1981 280zx Turbo
-Engine and body work all done by me
http://i85.photobucket.com/albums/k6...icture0011.jpg
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:37 PM
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Very nice truck, and welcome to active participation on the site. I'm sure you will be able to help out a few.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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truck looks good but maybe needs some more aggressive tires
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by expedition4x4
truck looks good but maybe needs some more aggressive tires
Oh I hear ya..that pic is one year old, when I got the package..there is not much left of those tires
I saw a few members here running 35" on 22" wheels and really like the look , minor rubbing acceptable, I was leaning towards that.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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nice looking truck man what grill are you thinking of getting? look at mine i think my grill would look good on it. but its your choice. nice truck and good work welcome.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by wchamp7
nice looking truck man what grill are you thinking of getting? look at mine i think my grill would look good on it. but its your choice. nice truck and good work welcome.
I like the look of your grille and I was thinking about it, but driving around and seeing so many trucks with the same grille kind of turned me away. I contacted Saleen, they want 145 for the grille, ok not bad and 200 for shipping tho :/. I would love to design something of my own, for the unique aspect of it.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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Just cell pictures of the setup, the amp is hidden in the back.






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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:17 PM
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I have those same subs. Very unique box you've built. How does it sound with the subs being right there?
 
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Old Jul 7, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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Truck looks great. Welcome.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 87fiveoh254
I have those same subs. Very unique box you've built. How does it sound with the subs being right there?
Yeah I wanted something different as I put all my tools under the seat.
It sounds really good, never had subs that close but sounds really nice.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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welcome
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:00 AM
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Great looking truck! Welcome to the site
 
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Old Jul 8, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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Thanks guys
 
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