{"id":36971,"date":"2020-01-06T15:09:11","date_gmt":"2020-01-06T21:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=36971"},"modified":"2020-01-06T16:41:26","modified_gmt":"2020-01-06T22:41:26","slug":"1976-gmc-truck-with-a-supercharged-ls3-v8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engineswapdepot.com\/?p=36971","title":{"rendered":"1976 GMC Truck with a Supercharged LS3 V8"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Squarebody Syndicate<\/a> built this custom GMC truck called \u201cSyndicate Series 02\u201d at their company in Phoenix, Arizona. They created the project as a tribute to the truck given at the 59th Indianapolis 500 to the winning team\u2019s Chief Mechanic. <\/p>\n

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The company started with a 1976 GMC Sierra Grande 15 truck stripped down to the body. Under that they installed a Roadster Shop Spec Series chassis with Wilwood drop spindles, Ridetech HQ adjustable shocks and R-joints, Accuair ENDO CVT system, and parallel four-link. The truck rides on a set of custom Syndicate Series turbine wheels (20×9, 20×11) covering Baer Pro+ 14-inch brakes and E-Stopp electronic parking brakes. <\/p>\n

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In the engine bay sits a supercharged LS3 V8 built by Charles Hendrickson at Pro Dyno in Chandler, Arizona. The motor features a custom camshaft, Hooker headers, Syndicate Series custom valve covers, and a Magnuson TVS2300 supercharger. The motor is fed from a custom 28-gallon tank built by Boyde Welding<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The supercharged V8 is mated to an American Powertrain T56 Magnum six-speed manual transmission with a Quicktime bellhousing and Hays Dragon Claw clutch. Power is sent through a PST 3.5-inch driveshaft to a narrowed Currie 9-inch rear end with a Detroit Truetrac LSD and 4.11 gears. <\/p>\n

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Phoenix Hotrod Company<\/a> fabricated a custom firewall, self-raising bed floor, fender wells, and roll cage. They painted the body in a coat of BASF RM single-stage white paint with vinyl graphics. They also built the custom stainless steel exhaust.<\/p>\n

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Inside the cabin you\u2019ll find rawhide leather seats and door panels by Empire Custom Upholstery. http:\/\/upholsteryglendaleaz.com\/<\/a> Syndicate Series Dakota Digital Gauges sit behind a GSI billet steering wheel on a shortened IdidIt steering column. Vibro Solution sound deadening and Old Air Products Hurricane system keeps the interior cool and comfortable. <\/p>\n

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If you are interested in owning this truck, it will be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson<\/a> in Scottsdale, Arizona on January 11-19 with no reserve. <\/p>\n