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Nice rubber removal! Did you need to change your oil return for the turbo, or are you just trying to spruce up the valley of the engine?

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Ya I like it to! and the pile of rubber.
Thanks
Ya man. I changed where the blow-by goes a while back that is what the fitting is for. The turbo oil return goes into where the mechanical fuel pump was. The old pan was bleeding oil through some rust holes.

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So Valley pan replacement went great got it done this morning, now just waiting till tomorrow morn to fire it up. Still looks good in there.
Here is the burnout vid. Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/AysqmOnGg-I

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Great burnout...Jim

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Dig the burnout video. Thumbsup

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Love the sound of it!

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sounds awesome, really hope you can roll through and I can check it out in person.

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That was on awesome burnout lol

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I think that will happen.
Thanks guys I should have held it a bit longer as I was just at the wear bars.

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Getting new tires for the rear today. Also putting it on the DYNO just the way it is Friday morning. To get a base line.
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Looking forward to the dyno vid. :)

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Lower,
Your truck is very cool and love the burn out video.
I plan to do a burn out video when I'm done and on the road. I also dont expect my rear tires to last long either!

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There will be one for sure.
They lasted longer than I thought they would, I guess because there is 4 it divides the weight?

Well my tire guy hooked me up with a killer deal on a way better tire for the really cheap tire price. The valley pan was a success no oil leak. Time for the dyno tomorrow morn.
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Nice tires and good luck tomorrow!

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Thanks Diesel

Today went great! Got better numbers than I expected for my base tune.
152hp 314tq This is a local speed shop that has been doing this for quite a while. I asked him what flywheel power would be he said, because I have a huge auto trans and axle I'm losing about 100 off each. So that makes it 252hp 414tq SWEET. Also has a very nice curve. So over the winter I can figure out how much more I will be happy with and how I'm going to get it, but still keep it reliable. I'm thinking boost up to 12psi from 8 and a bit more fuel.

https://youtu.be/gEID1M2u1BQ

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Congratz on your dyno numbers!!
Always good when they turn out better then expected!

Nice video of your burn out too :metal:
I love the pics by the bridge!

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Thanks Kees. I have been having so much fun with the truck this year.

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Very nice! It sounds great on the rollers!

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Ya man, very mean and the turbo was so loud everyone was plugging there ears:metal:

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Awesome man! Love the sound of the turbo winding down.

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coooool

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Love that sound too
Thanks

My original hope when I was building the truck was around 200hp and 400tq at the wheels so I'm not far off.

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Keep it near there before you're searching for another engine to build. :lol:

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Oh yes I know. I'm not turning it up as much as I originally was planning. Right now I'm thinking up to 10 psi and add water alcohol injection for when I want a bit more?. I'll be doing research over the winter.

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Bad ass man!

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Thanks Josh

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Well it official we are driving my truck pulling my gray camping trailer to Charlotte North Carolina for the Goodguys car show. We will be leaving 3 weeks today. Then after the show we are taking a few days to see the sites on the way home. Should be about 700mi down and 1200-1300mi home. Maybe I'll see one of you guys there?
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my back would be toast on that trip!! can't wait to get some dual shots of our trucks!!

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Going through Pittsburgh, Lowers?

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Ya that will be fun.
Yes on the way down and back.

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Sounds like a great adventure!
Wish I could be there....;)

Have fun and keep the pics coming!

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That's awesome bob

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We think so. That would be cool to cruise around together. I'm sure you will have some great adventures once you get yours all figured out.
Thanks Corey

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Hi all. In preparation for our big trip south in 2 weeks, I finally got some extra features done on the truck and trailer. In the truck I added an extra 12v plug and a pair of usb ports. I hid them in the glove box. On my trailer I have been playing all summer with how to add an awning. I came up with 2 arms that swing out and have 2 tarps attached. With 2 people it is very easy to setup and take down. The main awning is 12'x12'. It's not pulled tight in the pic.
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Nice!!! the dyno vid was cool.... that truck is just mean-ness!!!!

Good travels on your trip down south and ENJOY!

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Thanks PTC

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That's awesome

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Thanks Cory

Well last Saturday, I took the truck over to my friend Joe's work to do an oil change and look over the truck before our big trip.
Found the rear shocks where a bit loose in the bottom mount. We ended up pulling the bottom bolt to do a touch of clearance grinding and found one shock had no gas pre-load. I got a new one today under warranty.
This week I also found a glow plug died on me so got a new one. Over all I think she is ready.
I mapped out our trip and it comes in at 2100mi pulling my 18' trailer.

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It's always good to know you've checked all you can before a big trip. I wish you luck on your trip, have safe travels. may the truck gods be with you! :lol:

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Thanks Diesel I hope it all works good.