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  1. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    You can buy parts for them separately from ace race parts. They're interchangeable with Vibrant as well.
  2. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Looks really good man! I love those style clamps. I use the ones from ace race parts as they're a little bit cheaper but the same quality as Vibrant. I am using them on my twin kit as well. Welds look super clean too. Your guy def knows what he's doing. I dig that intercooler as well. I...
  3. Ironworker15

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    Yes , I knew that already as you had told me previously about JZ Manufacturing which is why I mentioned them. I did know as well he wasn't the owner, but is one of the guys who has taken these trucks to the next level as far as I have seen and made some great turbos in the past. Only reason I...
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    I've seen that! Looks killer. Too bad , as you've already stated, Smeding isn't known for their quality. Even though, if I remember correctly they were or are still currently a sponsor for NHDRA ? Maybe your guy at JZ Manufacturing is interested in making them? I was hoping Mark or Ryan's Diesel...
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    Yes , sounds stupid now that I think about it! 🤣Thanks. My thoughts were the exhaust housing on a vgt can cause higher drive pressure because of the vanes. So a fixed geometry (is that better?) turbo should in theory help decrease that. Not really looking for more airflow as you said, it's...
  6. Ironworker15

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    S485/96 1.32 over a 68mm stg2R. 100 over injectors and a 14mm S&S pump. But, I am contemplating changing to a fixed vane in the valley. Either a 467 or a Gt4094r. I know I'm light on the injectors but hoping to make it up with airflow. If I can burn all the fuel that the injectors flow I should...
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    Thanks! That's the type of real world information i was looking for. Maybe I'll go with the J then. I may have a 1078 for sale very soon.......
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    I know they both use the heavy duty pump from the Kodiaks and stall speed is more or less the same. What are the other similarities? Anything against the 1078? read that it was built primarily for Vgts so maybe not the best choice for OP since he's running a Borg in the valley? I've only run...
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    I'm in the middle of a very similar build except running an S485/96 1.32 over a 68 mm stg 2r (for now anyways, contemplating an S366 or 467 instead) Same injectors, pump and camshaft though. I was running the 1078 from Evan at Inglewood with just the 68mm and it was suggested to me that it...
  10. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Is it possible to cut the wires to length and re pin them to fit the plugs like how the main harness plug works?
  11. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    I'm digging the ac delete look. I just ordered a van style thermostat housing for mine and the hose as well. Whats all the extra wiring from? I've been slowly going through my whole engine harness after doing the alt fire cam pin swap and it's definitely a slow going process. Should have pics up...
  12. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Looks really clean man! Im digging the color scheme. I like the way the atmospheric turbo mounts in two spots. Looks really sturdy.
  13. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    I had read on here , that Fingers had said major temp swings play a big role in cast piston longevity. Along with high cylinder pressure, obviously, but the oil temps seem to be a key factor. Same here with the 2020 oil cooler as well as LML piston oilers and a Derale remote cooler. I had them...
  14. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Do you think it was the piston that let loose last time or the rod?? Rod looked to me like it took the most damage. They also looked pretty thin in the cross section. I know Carillos have handled probably twice what you put at em, so maybe material flaws? There has been a slew of Motorsports...
  15. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Should have no problem breaking into the 9s with that setup now, especially with a more stout bottom end. Happy to see you're making some progress man. Looks great 👍👍
  16. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Looking good man! Loving the color scheme. What turbo setup are you running again?
  17. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Yeah it is. It's a little heavier than aluminum, but so much stronger that you can use less of it. .047 wall is pretty common. Would cost a small fortune to make a twin kit out of it.
  18. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    Good friend to have. That's big money stuff right there! Titanium is 3x the price of stainless steel and more difficult to weld cleanly. Looks killer when done though. I've done a few setups for guys with it but I prefer stainless. Looks great and lasts forever. 👍👍
  19. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    I was really surprised when found out that all the major manufacturers of kits for these trucks use aluminized steel. More or less , plain ole exhaust pipe. I understand the cost savings, but having any sort of rust growth in an intake pipe or anything going into a spinning turbo just doesn't...
  20. Ironworker15

    Well there goes my chances of 9s this year

    I've looked at his kits. They're definitely high quality. I just don't care for the aluminized steel they use. It will rust on the inside, especially where the weld joints are. There's no way around it , unless you coat the entire tube inside and out. I've had kits from other companies, and...
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