James I saw your coil over thread on DF, do you think 800lbs spring rate is enough? Or would you go more like 1000lbs?. Also thinking about F.O.A shocks.
Looks like your relief valve was deleted and someone stuck a copper injector washer in there and a plug. DHD sells a special plug for doing this.
http://dirtyhookerdiesel.com/i-14902634-dhd-007-1267-lb7-duramax-fuel-pressure-relief-valve-plug.html
I ran 3rd gear, 4:10's with 35" BFG's at about 650hp and worked pretty well. I was usually about 23mph at about 3700-4000rpm's. On a tight track I would unlock my converter at the end.
Thanks for the info James, that's why I'm asking because I have zero experience or knowledge of air shocks.
Truck does have a 4" lift. I guess I will probably be looking at a coil over set-up than.
Yes they act as a shock and spring. The 2.5's have a 1000lbs load carrying capacity each. They are charged with nitrogen, so you would need a nitrogen charging set-up to change psi in the shocks. The shocks really don't have to carry the weight of the front of the truck, they just need to put...
I'm building my 02' GMC into a 2.6 truck from a W/S puller. I would really like to remove the OEM torsion bars and replace with a coil over or air shock. Or could I just run a shock and set my ride height with my bump stops.
Has anyone ran a Air shock like this?
Any info or...
Freightquote is a great place to get priceing. I have used the twice to ship motors and everything went smooth. If you can drop off or pick up at a local terminal or a Buisness address it alot cheaper!
LML rod's will work if you use LML piston's. I don't think the LML rods have proved to be any stronger than LBZ rods though.
I wouldn't waste my time on LBZ rod's. The money you will have into bearing's, fasteners, balancing and gaskets I would at least do Manley rod's.
Water pump outlet is 2"
Upper outlet from motor is 1.75"
Upper outlet from radiator is 1.75"
Lower outlet from radiator is 1.75"
My truck is apart so I just measured all of them.:thumb:
Ahh....I just assumed you had a V-band outlet, because that's what most race covers come with. You might just want to buy a new hot side intercooler pipe, most aftermarket one do away with the long sweeping boot and are 3" dia all the way.