The evolution of HiSpdJunkie's 05 RCSB (56k warning)

[HiSpdJunkie]

After talking at shows about making a thread like this I finally have a chance to get started. I will try to keep it updated as I make changes. I will start from the day i bought the truck in 2008. I have put a lot of time and love into my truck and plan to do so for a long time.

I will start with a list of what I have done so far:
2005 Regular Cab Short Bed

ENGINE and Drivetrain
5.3L with stock internals
Heavily upgraded transmission built by Atpro Transmission.
Tranny cooler
K&N FIPK
Stainless full length headers and ORY
Custom side exit Magnaflow exhaust modified by Mufflex.
Street and Dyno Tuned by East Coast Superchargers.
TB coolant bypass.
180* thermostat
Trailblazer SS engine cover

Exterior
Cleared headlights and bumper lights
6000k HID lights
Color Matched Grill shell
Flat Black Bowtie
Antenna delete
Smoked LED 3rd brake light
Custom smoked tails with Bowties
Roll pan
Soft tonneau
Rear window tint
60" Rampage lightbar w/ reverse (caught on fire) Replaced with standard issue 60" lightbar
20" Centerline archer II
275/45/20 Falken Ziex TZ04

Suspension
4/6 Drop
Welded and boxed Mini Frame Notch by Greg at Kamikazi Customz
DJM Flip kit reinforced by Greg
McGaughy's 2" drop spindles
McGaughy's 2" drop coils
DJM Calmax drop shocks all around
Poly bump stops
Shock relocators
Slam Air bags
Clamped springs to prevent wheel hop (works great)

Interior and Electronics
Random color matched dash and door pieces
Long overhead console
Big 3 power mod
Pioneer Premier FH-P800BT
DLS CA50 5 channel amp
1 Farad Monster Cap
12ga speaker wire
Diomond Audio 5 1/4 mids and tweeters
Pioneer 6 1/2 mids
Infinity 4x6 plates
JL 10w6v2 in custom box incorporated into the base of the factory jump seat


I have wanted to build a RCSB since I was 12 and finally got the chance to do it. I have plenty of plans but can only work with the money I have.

Future Mods
Bumper cover
Greg at Kamikazi Customz and I have a plan for one off suicide hood hinges
90mm TB and matching injectors
15" Big brake setup
Leather seats
Forced induction of some sort or a nice cam
Hard tonneau
Caltracs
Shaved handles
Eaton Locker
Aluminum drive shaft
Hood (maybe)
Smaller mirrors
This list will grow but that is all I could remember off the top of my head.


Now for the pictures
I am trying to keep them in chronological order


Day I bought the truck 01/27/08





Wasn't to long before I started changing things
I didn't like the antenna so I killed it



Changed the door speakers to Polk


Removed the fake hood scopes and color matched the Bowtie


Changed the wheels to what I have on there now


Upgraded the radio


Got my tune at ESC


Tinted my tails


This is where I ran out of easy stuff. It was time to start cutting stuff.

New notch and drop by Greg at Kamikazi Customz
Took 16 straight hours but it was more than worth it. Greg did an awesome job and the wellds came out great.
Beefing up the DJM flip kit welds


Prepped for the notch


Boxing in the notch


The truck was now sitting to low so we modified the drop shackles


Right before the bed went back on


Good shot of my Magnaflow exhaust


Stock and drop coil comparison


How it sat after the Drop

[HiSpdJunkie]

Continued

Added a roll pan


Shots of how the truck is today





I did as much of the work myself as possible but I would really like to thank the people on here and other forums for the information I needed. I also want to give a big thanks to Greg at Kamikazi Customs for his kicka$$ welding skills. The guys at Mufflex for modifying my exhaust to be exactly what I wanted, The guys at Atpro for my killer transmission and finally the guys at East Coast Supercharging for the excellent tune. I would highly recommend any of these guys if you live in NJ.

Sorry for such a long post but I can only hope to make it longer with future changes.

Comment and Criticism are welcome. If you see something that you don't like let me know what it is and why you don't like it.

[animal8324]

thanks for the props man. the truck is a beast with the tune. and yes DJM sucks lol

[HiSpdJunkie]

Went to Atco and got some times to add to this. I was having major traction issues but here they are.


Run 1
R/T .600
60' 2.266
330 6.260
1/8 9.496
MPH 76.14
1000 12.284
1/4 14.690
MPH 93.66

Run 2
R/T .549
60' 2.723
330 7.709
1/8 11.135
MPH 73.21
1000 13.989
1/4 16.431
MPH 92.05

Run 3
R/T .477
60' 2.398
330 6.360
1/8 9.550
MPH 77.14
1000 12.307
1/4 14.692
MPH 94.54

Run 4
R/T .602
60' 2.417
330 6.404
1/8 9.606
MPH 76.88
1000 12.366
1/4 14.751
MPH 94.60

[fortplainman]

nice, i wish i could of seen your truck when i was down in jersey. not sure if its not sitting level or something but looks like the front could go down a tad more to level it with the back, but it could just be the picture. sounds like some good plans ahead of you. if you wanna race on the track you should really invest in some m/t drag radials on a smaller wheel. cant wait to see what is to come.

[Redz Z]

Besides the aggressive exhaust exit, that truck looks like a sleeper. I bet you blow the doors off of some unsuspecting victims don't you?

[HiSpdJunkie]

When I get the 20s I want I am going to run some sticky Nitto 555 tires. As far as unsuspecting victims, there have been a few.

[BAD '90]

sub'd

[g9m3c]

Very nice looking truck!

[HiSpdJunkie]

Thanks guys, I hope to keep this thread as up to date as possible. It may slow during the winter but come spring I hope to have a lot to post.

[HiSpdJunkie]

Small update.

Added a Hellwig rear sway bar.

[animal8324]

sexy little trucks ass aint going wibble wobble no more lol

[Gopedxr]

Bad ass truck man love it. What motor is in it? Whats the plans for some power? What kinda numbers you putting down now.

[HiSpdJunkie]

No pictures yet but I just added an Air Ride Slam Air kit. No more slapping the rear in my notch.

[canderso]

A few questions if you don't mind. . .

1. Are you sitting at a 4/6 drop now?
2. What is the tire size and wheel combo that you are running? (I love the fact that there is rubber on those wheels.)
3. What brand of rear roll pan did you go with?

Thanks.

Great looking truck. Very subtle and well done. Not over stated in the least. I too am in Jersey. Looking to make some similar mods to my 99 RCLB.

[HiSpdJunkie]

I never mind answering questions. The truck us currently sitting on a 4/6 drop. Tires are 265/60/18 falken Zeix TZ01. They are a bit of a handful at this drop so when I go to larger wheels I will be getting slightly smaller sidewalls. I actually got the roll pan on eBay for under $100 delivered. I used rattle can paint from Automotivetouchup.com to paint it. We are having a meet February 27 and you are more than welcome to join us. Look for the post in the event section if you are interested.

[canderso]

Thanks.

I will watch for the anouncement for the meet in Feb.

The change in your exhaust. . .was that done as a matter of preference or necessity due to the 4/6 drop?

I am trying to decide between a 4/6 and a 5/7. How do you like the normal everyday driving duties on the 4/6? Do you think the 5/7 would be too low for normal driving duties here NJ?

[HiSpdJunkie]

I personally would not do a 5/7 on a daily driver, 4/6 is almost too low for NJ. As for the exhaust, I just wanted to be different. I like the look and it sounds great.

[canderso]

Just thinking about your Air Ride kit. Are you running those bags inflated to some degree for everyday driving and not just as a "helper" bag when loaded down?

Second, would you recommend using a deeper notch as opposed to the supplied notch from DJM (or whomever) when going with a 4/6 drop to avoid losing too much rear suspension travel?

[ilikedirt]

looks awesome

once i get my truck where I want it lowered and stuff we're finiding a place to