The new build begins ...

[GrandmasterCow]

Hey all, as you probably already known I've been working out details to boost my car, well, it's finally happening. I'm going to keep updating this thread with information and pictures as the build progresses.

Setup:

PTK Hot Parts - coated
MP T70 Turbo
TurboXS BOV
Greddy 40MM WG
31x12x4 Intercooler
Manual Boost Controller
Custom IC piping
Alt Relocation Bracket
Comp 224/224 .560/.560 115+2LSA Camshaft
Stock 6.0L #317 Heads
Comp 918 springs
Comp Pushrods
2003+ MLS 5-layer head gaskets
Snow performance Meth injection
F.A.S.T. 60# high imp. injectors
Dual Granatelli fuel pumps
autometer boost guage

Bottom End:
LS6 Crank
Forged Diamond Race Pistons
Forged Eagle H-Beam Rods
Diamond Piston Rings
LS6 High Volume Oil Pump
ARP Main Studs



Now for the beginning pictures:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Image37.jpg
torn down

new cam installed and timing chain/gear installed
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image42.jpg

truck heads and think gaskets installed, new PRs and springs
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image44.jpg


front plate area cutout to expose FMIC
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image45.jpg

New Boost guage installed in my tri-pod pilliar with Oil preas, Trans Temp, and Boost (going to replace oil with fuel preas soon)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image43.jpg

Engine complete, has headers on it just so i could crank it up and check for leaks before the turbo goes on.
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image51.jpg

Turbo hotparts 1 (PTK)
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image52.jpg

Turbo hotparts 2 & downpipe
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image53.jpg

Intercooler (31x12x4):
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image56.jpg

[IROCdan330]

aren't the walbro 255s only good til 500hp?

i thought your car was done and you were breaking it in or something?

[GrandmasterCow]

aren't the walbro 255s only good til 500hp?

i thought your car was done and you were breaking it in or something?


yeah but we had some insurance issues and stuff also i had a leak so i looked things over and sold all my n/a stuff the bottom end still has to go through a break in period but since im changing the setup im gonna redo the breakin.

[98tadriver]

kewl what block did u wind up going with?

[qwikz28]

is that all the parts you have? cause you're gonnna need alot more than that. but its a great start, keep us updated

[GrandmasterCow]

kewl what block did u wind up going with?
LS6

is that all the parts you have? cause you're gonnna need alot more than that. but its a great start, keep us updated
Those are the parts I already have.

[camaro2you]

You better do your motor mounts now....

[GrandmasterCow]

You better do your motor mounts now....

hell yeah haha

[camaro2you]

lol call me if you need help this week.

[GrandmasterCow]

lol call me if you need help this week.

I will, parts come this week. I'm installing the gaskets and heads probably this weekend, so i'll keep you posted

[GrandmasterCow]

more stuff installed , tomorrow the turbo hotparts and the WG & BOV come, wednesday the coldside piping, all clams, intercooler, mounts,meth kit all come, thursday everything else comes.,

[IROCdan330]

which inline pump did you end up going with?

[band77one]

good luck with this bro i have not seen this car in years. get this beast running again.

[GrandmasterCow]

which inline pump did you end up going with?

walboro 255 GSL392

[GrandmasterCow]

good luck with this bro i have not seen this car in years. get this beast running again.

haha thanks man, I got the motor all completed now, just going to get it runnin tomorrow so i can start working on a tune then either tomorrow or wednesday everything comes so i'll be ready :twisted:

[band77one]

ive started on my silverado so when thats good i can start building my 355 and beefing up my rear/700r4 for the iroc. truck as a dd needs to be dependable

[GrandmasterCow]

ive started on my silverado so when thats good i can start building my 355 and beefing up my rear/700r4 for the iroc. truck as a dd needs to be dependable

sweet i got a 700r4 for sale now, rebuilt 0 mi

i like how your cars comin, looks very nice !

[SteveR]

Thats sick man!

[Tru2Chevy]

I hope you are just relocating the oil pressure gauge.....I wouldn't want that to disappear completely.

- Justin

[GrandmasterCow]

I hope you are just relocating the oil pressure gauge.....I wouldn't want that to disappear completely.

- Justin


well i have the factory one hook up and working properly, before i got the new sending unit i was gonna use an aftermarket one but found it wouldnt thread in so i just got a oem unit, now i dont have a use for the oil preas. guage.

[GrandmasterCow]

cranks up wonderfully, now time to collect some fittings and install time w00t

[unstable bob gable]

Big turbos are just good! 8-)

[jims69camaro]

Big turbos are just good! 8-)

bigger is always better. looks good, dood. a project started and finished by a member of this board? new record! call guiness!

[GrandmasterCow]

FMIC mounted today, the passenger headlight I removed cuz its damaged

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image58.jpg

[oh one ls1 SS]

:drool: that things gunna be sick!

[Teds89IROC]

:stupid: coming along nice man!

[Blacdout96]

Video!! this calls for a video!!! I wanna hear it run, and maybe a lil BOV if thats too much to ask for lol

[GrandmasterCow]

lol once its done i will, i can't wait. i'd have better pics if my digicam didint melt in the sun. lol. damn camera phone sux0rz

[GrandmasterCow]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image60.jpg

front mount mounted, bumper partially installed. the bumper and light damage was from couple months ago when my car was sitting waiting a new trans both parents backed into it in one week =\ im gonna keep the bumper off until i get it painted and i install a new light.

[camaro2you]

Dont give a **** about the bumper does it run yet lol?

[GrandmasterCow]

Dont give a **** about the bumper does it run yet lol?

haha hell yeah it runs lol just gatta do the custom work now, oil feed/return and IC piping

[oh one ls1 SS]

:drool: :drool: how much do you expect her to put out?

[GrandmasterCow]

:drool: :drool: how much do you expect her to put out?

I have no idea lol I'm hoping anywhere from 500 - 550RWHP @ 10# w/alky, im not sure for estimates but i'm researching similiar setups on ls1tech so i can get some number ideas.

[camaro2you]

I need to get over soon, i really need to get my damn liscense.......

[GrandmasterCow]

I need to get over soon, i really need to get my damn liscense.......

haha yeah you do, i can use some jackstands for one day while i install the hotside parts and weld the exhaust piping into place.

Whoo hoo, today I received the final parts for the setup: all v-band clamps, all new header bolts, wrap, and sillicon connectors and t-bolt clamps, only things left are custom shape and weld my intercooler piping and tap oil, final stages before i throw it all together !

[camaro2you]

haha yeah you do, i can use some jackstands for one day while i install the hotside parts and weld the exhaust piping into place.

Whoo hoo, today I received the final parts for the setup: all v-band clamps, all new header bolts, wrap, and sillicon connectors and t-bolt clamps, only things left are custom shape and weld my intercooler piping and tap oil, final stages before i throw it all together !


Let me know when you need the stands...

[GrandmasterCow]

whoo hoo. everyone check out http://www.grandmastercow.com w00t lol. i'm going to put up some info and pictures of my build and setup on there, plus vids when i make'em.

[Blacdout96]

I call shotgun when he gets it done. i gotta ride in that thing

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATE: Awaiting fuel system. Also custom designed my intercooler sprayer:

10# Bottle mounted behind passenger seat:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Intercooler%20Spray/Image68.jpg

IC Spray activated via Rocker switch mounted in ashtray:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Intercooler%20Spray/Image74.jpg

Solenoids mounted next to passenger headlight:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Intercooler%20Spray/Image65.jpg

Spray Nozzle Angle 1:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Intercooler%20Spray/Image66.jpg

Spray Nozzle Angle 2 (from inside bumper):
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Intercooler%20Spray/Image67.jpg

Completed motor awaiting the finishing touches:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image76.jpg

[Knipps]

slick! can't wait to see vids of it running!

[Mike]

that wont pass tech, you need a blow down tube

[GrandmasterCow]

that wont pass tech, you need a blow down tube

yeah i dont have one yet i gatta get one and install it.

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATES:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image83.jpg
The cockpit

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image82.jpg
engine awaiting the final installs (the MAF isn't going to stay there, i only have it there so i can move the car while im waiting for final parts to come in)

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATES:
Hotside installed, going to tap oil feed/drain thursday and finish bolting turbo on and run intercooler piping.

[ar0ck]

I'd like to see an updated picture, and if you could put a local newspaper next to it with todays date.

[Mike]

lets see some new pics.......you still havent shown us the best part, the damn turbo

[GrandmasterCow]

I'll get pics in a lil bit, once it stops snowing. I do have to wrap the power steering lines, as with most PTK hotsides, you can boil the power steerign fluid. now i can either wrap or go synthetic (synthetic has higher boiling point), havent decided yet.

[GrandmasterCow]

pics of turbo:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image91.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image92.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image93.jpg

i dont have under hood pics with the exhaust installed yet as its snowing and im sick and dont feel like goin outside right now.

[Mike]

pretty

[GrandmasterCow]

pretty

haha yeah man, its gonna be nice. i'm tapping for the drain underneith the front timing cover, that way i can stick a rag on the other side of the oil pan on the inside to catch shavings. i also have to redesign my PCV system w/a catch can.

[Tru2Chevy]

Even though you can't see the date in those pics, based on the front page I can confirm that that is today's Courier-Post. We have a copy here at work....

Looking good Eric!

- Justin

[chrisfrom nj]

good luck with the build

[GrandmasterCow]

Thanks guys, this build has definately been interesting so far hah. hopefully I get it done this week so i can start tunin' it and see what i can get out of her. also i can't wait for atco to reopen, i haven't ran for almost two years :( but have been there last yr, so this yr hopefully my car makes an appearance :)

[matt01Z28]

wow nice goin on the build good luck with the rest ... when you finish you def need to bring the car to fudds a few times to scare away some rice lol

[rscamaro73]

Snazzy bro....nothing like doing it yourself so you know who to blame later on ;)

Closer to magazine worthy :mrgreen:

[camaro2you]

Lookin good man, if you need any help finishing things up give me a call.

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATES:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image96.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image95.jpg
Turbo is installed, doing oil lines and downpipe tomorrow. only thing left to do is intercooler piping, either tomorrow, fri, or sat, depends on when i pickup the materials.

[Tru2Chevy]

:w00t:

- Justin

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATES:
Downpipe is in, all gaskets, wastegate, all are in. I'm currently doing the oil lines. once this is done, final step is welding to my exhaust and doing the intercooler piping !! w00t

[camaro2you]

Eric I hope that radiator bracket is temporary.

[GrandmasterCow]

Eric I hope that radiator bracket is temporary.

prob gonna be there awhile, it's fine, everythings cool. i copied jason's method lol hes had no radiator problems. anyway its just enough room to fit my turbo in there and im not cutting up my engine bay to stand it streight up forward or for a new one unless im makin big numbers and cubes, in future i will. lol

[camaro2you]

Im not talking fucntion wise im talking the way it looks like getting a piece of stainless bent for it so it doesn't look rigged.

[GrandmasterCow]

hahahaha ohhh lol um yeah i prob will i was gonna use the one from the fipk kits use but then i thought well they push it forward to stock location so i can't, il prob make one from some thick aluminum and polish it or somethin. but for now it works fine lol. anyway, gives a clear look at the snail awaiting below :twisted:

[BarneyMobile]

I see you made some progress. I gotta come back down to check it out.

[GrandmasterCow]

Both oils lines on, car starts and runs perfectly, spools nicely, just don't have intercooler piping on yet and it was just dumped from the downpipe, igatta do the IC piping and also hoook up the exhaust and ill get a vid once i at least do the exhaust so you can actually hear the turbo whooooooooo

[jerseydevil01z28]

damn nice man....:nod:....:drool:

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATES:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image101.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image102.jpg
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/Image103.jpg

Theres the entire oil side, feed and drain completed, exhaust is all wrapped (i have to get special wrapping for the spark plugs, but even the PS lines are wrapped seperately)

Literally, only two things left are custom fab the intercooler piping and work on the tune. :w00t:

[JL8Jeff]

If you're interested, I have a billet radiator hold down shroud that would work perfectly for you. It has a couple of scratches that might buff out, but it should work for what you need. $45 and it's yours. The build looks good so far.

[GrandmasterCow]

If you're interested, I have a billet radiator hold down shroud that would work perfectly for you. It has a couple of scratches that might buff out, but it should work for what you need. $45 and it's yours. The build looks good so far.

thanks man, do you have pics? I was going to use one from my K&N FIPK but it held the radiator in the stock location, which won't work.

[JL8Jeff]

Here's what it looks like(this isn't my car). But I think it hold the radiator in the stock position as well. You might be able to redrill some holes to pull it forward. How far forward did you have to pull your radiator/condensor? I can do a trial fit if you want to see if will work pulled forward.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/images/71-511.jpg


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[Blacdout96]

could that turbo get any closer to the PS pulley lol, very nice GMC.

[sweetbmxrider]

that is something nice you have going on. if you ever go on vacation and need someone to carsit....don't ask me, that car won't sit for a second! no seriously good luck with it. vidsssss!!!!

[mtg6486]

yo thats a crazy build it looks real good so far good luck with it. also what are you going to use for your tune?

[GrandmasterCow]

Here's what it looks like(this isn't my car). But I think it hold the radiator in the stock position as well. You might be able to redrill some holes to pull it forward. How far forward did you have to pull your radiator/condensor? I can do a trial fit if you want to see if will work pulled forward.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/catalog/images/71-511.jpg


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thanks man, yeah take a look, i mean i do have the polished shroud from the FIPK but i'd like to see what your looks like. I'll have to see how far but pretty much i have no a/c or fans in the car right now and i pulled it as far forward as i can.

could that turbo get any closer to the PS pulley lol, very nice GMC.

HaHa Thanks bro, yeah it's very VERY close and especially when you see it in person, you should see the mess of piping on drivers side all around the power steering lines. people have issues with boiling their PS fluid and melting driver's side motor mount, thats why prob over summer i'm gonna goto solid mounts.

that is something nice you have going on. if you ever go on vacation and need someone to carsit....don't ask me, that car won't sit for a second! no seriously good luck with it. vidsssss!!!!

lol thanks man, i'm not plannin' on leavin her sittin' around unless i'm workin on outta town hah

yo thats a crazy build it looks real good so far good luck with it. also what are you going to use for your tune?

thanks man, well i have the stock tune i'm adjusting for the new injectors and i'm going to make the appropriate adjustments for speed-density and for the boost, but i'm going to write the tune just enough to drive around, i'm going to get it dyno tuned once it's fully finished.

[JerzLT1]

so you have no fans in the car?

[98tadriver]

so you have no fans in the car?


:shock: just spray nitrous on the radiator to cool it off!!

[GrandmasterCow]

so you have no fans in the car?

haha no, the stock ones don't fit. i'm ordering two electric ones from Ben Pilla in Belmawr.

:shock: just spray nitrous on the radiator to cool it off!!

:rofl:

[SteveR]

Looking good man. Looks like you're getting close!

[deadtrend1]

haha no, the stock ones don't fit. i'm ordering two electric ones from Ben Pilla in Belmawr.

the just moved recently I heard

[GrandmasterCow]

the just moved recently I heard

thanks man, yes only thing left to do is make the intercooler pipes, just have to figure out what i need and where i'm gonna get it all from. just some 3" bends and one streight piece.

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATES:

Intercooler piping is done. Only thing left is reworking the belt system and also working on the tune.

[Mike]

and fans?

[GrandmasterCow]

and fans?
aww snap haha make that another item on the list lol

[GrandmasterCow]

got car idling perfectly, only thing left is hook up exhaust and the fans, which should be here any day now.

[GrandmasterCow]

UPDATES:
DROVE CAR TODAY. Just really around my driveway and down street. Didn't go WOT yet as I'm still working on the tune... but all I can say is GODDAMN! haha

I'm still making adjustments, I have an electric fan on it now incase but i haven't let temp get too high before i let it rest some.

[jims69camaro]

i gotta hand it to you, man. you started this project, had a goal in mind and are well on your way to achieving that goal. kudos. what's the budget look like? i mean, bottom line so far, and any known future expenditures. it looks like you could easily be in the $6k range.

[GrandmasterCow]

i gotta hand it to you, man. you started this project, had a goal in mind and are well on your way to achieving that goal. kudos. what's the budget look like? i mean, bottom line so far, and any known future expenditures. it looks like you could easily be in the $6k range.

the first post in this thread i originally had some prices but i spent lots on custom fabbing stuff and also clamps, bolts, lots of belts, etc.. lol

i'd say between 3k and 4k if you don't include the 3500$ motor in there now, or the 1500 trans. lol

[GrandmasterCow]

Sigh car was fun to enjoy for a few days before the new trans crapped out on me. I might be redoing my fuel setup once I pickup a replacement trans to use while my stage5 gets rebuilt.

[qwikz28]

go t56 while you still can!

[GrandmasterCow]

go t56 while you still can!

haha i'd love to but two things: 1, it's a hard conversion doing in your driveway/garage on your back, and 2, money. lol i'd love to have a beefed up t56 in there though.

[SteveR]

Whats the highest rating on a t56? I know the Viper one was like 550hp or something like that but the shifter on those was in the wrong place.

[WildBillyT]

Whats the highest rating on a t56? I know the Viper one was like 550hp or something like that but the shifter on those was in the wrong place.

Stock or modified? Modified they can handle 1200 hp and 1000 lb-ft.

[SteveR]

Stock or modified? Modified they can handle 1200 hp and 1000 lb-ft.

wow, I didnt know they could handle that much. Thats good to know.

[Blacdout96]

wow, I didnt know they could handle that much. Thats good to know.

Hennessy's....

[qwikz28]

Whats the highest rating on a t56? I know the Viper one was like 550hp or something like that but the shifter on those was in the wrong place.

you could essentially modify a t56 with viper internals

and eric- if you want a t56, why not cut your losses and get one now. i'm sure you can get some of the guys to give you a hand once it gets warmer. you can't invest that much money in a car and then forget something important like that. put the money from the stage 5 rebuild and get yourself a nice rebuilt t56 and swap materials. especially since you said you haven't finished tuning. its the perfect time damnit!

[jims69camaro]

i'd say stay with the auto trans. you can get one beefed up for just a coupla bills and then never have to worry about a missed shift. where you are now, power-wise, you'll have to always worry about the clutch with a manual setup. with the auto, no clutch, now worries. stay auto.

[GrandmasterCow]

Yeah I think i'm staying with the, going to get the work done to it ASAP.

[GrandmasterCow]

Wah-BAM! Rebuilt my trans, and a few other goodies. car is running and drivable again!

[12secondv6]

Cool

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

Congrats, now when do we get video?

[GrandmasterCow]

Congrats, now when do we get video?

haha im trying to upload a small teaser one now, i still have to fix the headlight and **** before it goes on the road but we'll see.

EDIT: Small teaser video here: http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/?action=view&current=TurboVideo.flv

[Anti_Rice_Guy]

It moves! i think the race between you and bubba to finish their cars is over. Now if we could hear something other than the BOV it'd be even better :) Did you do an electric conversion too?

[GrandmasterCow]

It moves! i think the race between you and bubba to finish their cars is over. Now if we could hear something other than the BOV it'd be even better :) Did you do an electric conversion too?


lol yeah i placed the camera on my dads truck for that vid, when one of my friends gets here im gonna take a better pic. it sucks cuz i cant go on the street yet cuz no insurance, i want to get a good burnout vid. hah

[Blacdout96]

:drool: :drool: Love it man, congrats on the build that thing will be sick. And yes we do have a winner!!!! now who will be the runner up, Wayfast, or Bubba...Im gonna go with wayfast on this one :)

[jims69camaro]

i cant go on the street yet cuz no insurance

you've waited this long, you can wait a little longer. sounds pretty mean. any idea what numbers it'll do?

[GrandmasterCow]

you've waited this long, you can wait a little longer. sounds pretty mean. any idea what numbers it'll do?

No idea man but right now the car is tuned at 7psi, i'm going to dyno to for 10-15psi. there's C16 in there now while i been working on the tune. car runs like a raped ape!

[GrandmasterCow]

Videos:

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/?action=view&current=TurboVideo.flv (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/?action=view&current=TurboVideo.flv)

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/?action=view&current=MVI_0012.flv (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/?action=view&current=MVI_0012.flv)

http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/?action=view&current=HPIM0295.flv (http://s5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/?action=view&current=HPIM0295.flv)

sucks because i don't have a empty road to test the car on, only my driveway which is why i let off so soon into boost, also as to not leave marks because this thing just pulls.

[chemicalstylez]

damn you got all that done and all I did was buy headers and a y pipe LOL.

[jims69camaro]

yeah, i'm definitely jealous. but we'll have to see how things progress this year. it could be my year, and then you' all won't hear the end of it. :mrgreen: :rofl: :mrgreen:

[GrandmasterCow]

Completed Bay:
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y193/grandmastercow/Turbo/HPIM0304.jpg
need to make better/new rad bracklet,Rerun my PCV system to vacuum before the turbo,and fab some new fans on there. I found the headlight parts to fix my headlight so that's taken care of real soon.

[sweetbmxrider]

need to make better/new rad bracklet,Rerun my PCV system to vacuum before the turbo,and fab some new fans on there.so its not a completed bay? nah just messin. i wanna see this thing rippin! get it on the road pronto!!!

[GrandmasterCow]

so its not a completed bay? nah just messin. i wanna see this thing rippin! get it on the road pronto!!!
haha okay maybe not 100% completed but it's definately drivable. im redoing some piping tomorrow and fans, my headlight stuff comes anyday and i got two hookups for some paint work so we'll see how it all turns out.

[SteveR]

Check out the ATS twin turbo setup, they make a custom radiator support that looks like it would work perfect for you. They tilt the top of the radiator inwards and mount the intercooler in front of it, and they make all the brackets for the new radiator position.

[sweetbmxrider]

i can't wait to hear some spool. do some video drive by's so you hear nasty ls after a screamin spool!

[GrandmasterCow]

Update: Trans is broke .. again. lol. It's being fixed next few days plus a brand new stall.