Duramaxzak 2.6 pulling truck build

[clrussell]

Looking good. I like the hitch set up. Not many people post pics on them.

Could the clamp problem be an alignment issue?

 

[Yellow Jacket]

Is engine mounted solid? That's probably torquing and twisting that broke it. Doubt it was boost.

 

[CurtisEmery]

Well, I was messing around in the back driveway last night and managed to break 2 of the Vibrant Vanjen clamps doing a boosted launch! Truck only makes about 45psi boost and these are supposed to be good to 110psi.

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We haven't had any luck with them lasting. Ended up going back to a reinforced hose connection.

 

[duramaxzak]

Is engine mounted solid? That's probably torquing and twisting that broke it. Doubt it was boost.

Has Merchant engine mounts, motor is pretty solid.

 

[duramaxzak]

We haven't had any luck with them lasting. Ended up going back to a reinforced hose connection.

I'm going to see if I can get some of these heavy duty clamps shown in this picture. They are not on there website yet tho. I am wishing now I would have stuck with V-bands!

 

[lutzjk913]

I'm going to see if I can get some of these heavy duty clamps shown in this picture. They are not on there website yet tho. I am wishing now I would have stuck with V-bands!

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My uncle uses a style of clamp like that on his pro mod car and has had great luck with them.

 

[duramaxzak]

Talked to Vibrant today. They offered to send me new ones right away. I am have them send me the heavy duty solid ones and am going to add a support for that pipe.

 

[duramaxzak]

New heavy duty Vibrant clamps showed up today!

 

[duramaxzak]

 

[duramaxzak]

These seem much stronger and better locking pin design.

 

[moparkxracer]

Are they comparable with the old style parts that gets welded to the pipe or does everything need to be changed?

 

[duramaxzak]

Are they comparable with the old style parts that gets welded to the pipe or does everything need to be changed?

Compatiable with the old welded on flanges and sleeves. There not on there website yet. These are the part numbers for them.

12536 (3.0")
12537 (3.5")
12538 (4.0")

 

[moparkxracer]

Thank you!

 

[duramaxzak]

New stance with the 3" body lift. Only have a single wheels on back right now.

 

[minerigger]

Man I like that truck

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[duramaxzak]

Man I like that truck

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Thanks Brock!

 

[quadracer37]

looking good zak!! ive got a few used 2.6 chargers laying around if you need any lol not worth much around here!

 

[AJH]

Good read Zak! I learned a thing or two.

 

[RichLMM]

looks awesome!

 

[duramaxzak]

Thanks guys! Still waiting to get my first hook on the new hitch set-up!!!