MF'ing LB7 downpipe bolts
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The input and output of the multiplier are 1/2" square drive. I forget the size, but a 12 point ratcheting box end will fit the square input shaft.
I wedge the reaction tube under the up-pipe for the best results. I have circled the reaction tube in the picture.
I should mention that this is far from a heavy duty tool. What do you want for $20 !!?
I wedge the reaction tube under the up-pipe for the best results. I have circled the reaction tube in the picture.
I should mention that this is far from a heavy duty tool. What do you want for $20 !!?
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I guess I got lucky mine werent too terrible. I just used a long handled MAC flex head ratchet and a good 12point 12mm socket and me and 3 buddies pulling on it:rofl:
Yall are crazy putting them cheetahs on only to fight them damn bolt again:rofl:
Yall are crazy putting them cheetahs on only to fight them damn bolt again:rofl:
I honestly cant say that it was that big of a deal, I did have the Diamond Eye pipe on for a while before the Cheetah came along and my egr cooler was also gone, not sure if that helped no having the stock turbo pipe or not. The only thing that came off the top end of the motor was the a/c compressor was unbolted and swung to the passenger side. A thick sleeping bag was laid over the motor for comfort.
The Diamond Eye pipe was removed, as was the heat shield from the top of the turbo, the trans dipstick was loosened and pulled out of the way, but not removed. The uppipes were removed with a combination of air tools and manuel rachet with a 4' bar attached to it, from what I remember we only tackled 2 or 3 of the bolts the manuel way thru the wheel well, and the tires did stay on the truck.
The first time we took the stock turbo off it was 2 of us working on it most of the time and a 3rd person showed up more than half way thru the job. The first time we had my turbo off and the cheetah back on in about 4 1/2 hours. The 2nd and 3rd time it was just two of us and it didnt take 3 1/2 hours these times, but we knew what to do this time.
FWIW I dont claim to be mechanically inclined, I know enough to be dangerous only..........My buddy helping though is an experienced racer and has built a few motors, etc, so I give him all the credit.
I do hope to get to do this again in the future
Yep 4088 that my buddy took off his truck. Nice for DD and reallll cheap
was this turbo off the truck that was for sale?
Yep 4088 that my buddy took off his truck. Nice for DD and reallll cheap
I put a gt4088 on 2 weeks ago, you will love the way it sounds
My forearms and knukles are still beat to hell from breaking those bolts, I used a big close ended wrench turning on a breaker bar and socket
no this is not from the truck for sale, but im driving that truck while mine is down . yeah this is the 5th gt40 ive put on and the 8th time ive pulled a turbo. it was just an exceptional bitch. i used my traction bar and other various things like blocks of wood to pry down on a box end wrench. a few of them bent my firewall before the bolt cracked loose. PB blaster did make it a good ways down in there though.
. yeah this is the 5th gt40 ive put on and the 8th time ive pulled a turbo. it was just an exceptional bitch. i used my traction bar and other various things like blocks of wood to pry down on a box end wrench. a few of them bent my firewall before the bolt cracked loose. PB blaster did make it a good ways down in there though.
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Thanks Chad best to the missus and the boys and Merry Christmas. Once im ready for a build the 4088 is gonna be my small turbo
That will be a hot setup! Should make for a badass street truck when your done. I will tell Jayme and the boys you wished them a Merry Christmas.