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#203 |
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We upgraded to Dakota Digital gauges and took advantage of the ability to run them directly off the OBS II port.
Couple shots of the engine compartment ... One of the issues we had was push rod length. You'd think the experts would know what their parts need but it took 3 sets to get it right. This is Connor swapping in the final set. We also swapped the power brake master/booster for a manual master cylinder.
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Here are a couple shots of the exhaust, 3 inch mandrel bends throughout and 3" Magna Flow mufflers. The QA1 track bar setup makes it really tight after the axle so we decided to turn them down in front of the axle until we figure something better.
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Just a pic I took for Instagram
Connor installing a weather pack connector on the Vintage Air trinary switch. Next upgrade... 9 inch reared with a 3.00 gear will work much better with the gearing of the 8 speed automatic. Changing from a 20x8.5 squared to 20x8.5 front and 20x10 rear to get a little more meat in the rear. Going to have to put a little tub in the step side bed to make it work but it'll be worth the work.
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Couple of shots of the trucks filling up before going to a local meet.
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Nice. Has been a long road.
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You fellas have done quite a nice job in your parts selection. The whole package looks like it could have been born that way. Seeing the rear cross member from Porterbuilt explains a lot. I bought one from CPP but it is going to need surgery to be able to work.
I’m doing a Gen V swap with an L83 ( the 6.2’s little brother) and a 6 speed automatic. I’m curious of your power output, did Texas Speed give you an idea of what the mods would produce? I hope it gives you years of miles and smiles! ![]()
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Great upgrades! Nice work!
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It all looks good guys!
Ernie, where did you source the cable clamps for the parking brake cables in the picture? The brass piece with the set screws. I'm having trouble finding some that will fit in the connector.
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Nice updates!
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looks amazing. I have the stock 6.2 in my newer GMC Sierra and man does it run nice. I am sure it is a blast in that truck. These new gen 5 motors are a couple steps above the previous ones.
You all have done a great job on this one. Dave
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I think they came in the cable kit from Wilwood, I'll have to check. I think we cut these down to fit.
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Looks awesome! I am very jealous of what's in the engine bay.
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Hey I'm curious about your steering setup, specifically what u-joint, shaft, etc. you're using. I'm swapping over to a redhead steering box, and the connection between my Ididit column and the box looks hacked together by the previous owner, and I'd like to do it better. Any suggestions?
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I found some videos about the right way to mount to the ididit column. They say not to put the 3/4"DD INTO the column, and that's exactly what the PO did. Instead, they say use a coupler that mounts over the column output, which is what I'll do next. I appreciate the willingness to help. Your build inspired me to ensure my steering setup was better. |
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The latest mod is the 9 inch swap. We got it all mocked up this week end to check fit. I probably could have gone an inch shorter over all but I'm sure we'll be fine, may have to trim or roll the fender lip a bit. Next is powder coat and final reassembly. The 3.00 gear should really improve the drivability and turn it into a freeway flyer!
12 Bolt out! Quick Performance 9 inch, Yukon Nodular Case, Eaton Detroit Truetrac, 3.00 gear, and billet 1350 yoke ![]() 9 inch in place Another angle
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Tubs have been dissected and tacked together, and the bedsides have been cut out.
One of the tubs mocked and sitting in place Another angle of the tub after being tacked Crappy pic but those are 305/35-20 on a step side ![]() Tore it all apart and the housing is ready to go out for powder 9 inch punkin' just because ![]()
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Those fat meats look amazing on there!
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I can't wait to see it in person!
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Awesome job on this truck. Beautiful
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