Ross forged vs fingers oval dome cast
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Budget and 1200hp diesel, that's skewed
My goals are Always skewed by enthusiasm
There's nothing in materialistic form I want more than a 800+whp built duramax
But I know it can't be done with the word "budget" in the sentence.....
However, if you are saying, hey I have a budget of X amount to spend every month or so, that's a different story, looks like you have a LBZ block to build on already, so you are closer to your goal, therefore "richer" than I
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1000hp won't be made for any length of time "on a budget." If you want a 1000+ rwhp truck, and you want to use that power, then multiply your budget by 2, add 5 grand and you MIGHT have enough money. Im building a BBC gasser which is almost free compered to building a dmax motor and i blew past my budget REAL fast. Just food for thought
No shit
It is because of this "hobby" that I have given up everything else I used to do, I have not been skiing/snowboarding in 2 years, I have not made trips to the ocean to surf, I gave up certain indulgences, I eat less steaks, drink less alcohol, and have not really been on a "vacation" or bought new clothes in the last two years, i gave up participating and practicing for amateur golf tournaments
ever since I got bit by the "diesel bug" I eat breathe and sleep thinking about how to accomplish this feat of owning a high performance Duramax Diesel
Mikey, if you haven't paid your truck off I would suggest you do that. I wouldn't want to make payments on something I'm sinking money into that can't be easily recouped. JMO
Nobody is saying you can't build your dream, just be prepared for the cost and possible failures. If you do build it, keep us posted. Everyone loves build threads
Nobody is saying you can't build your dream, just be prepared for the cost and possible failures. If you do build it, keep us posted. Everyone loves build threads
My life went down hill when we bought the truck, now to get back up the same hill, it is going to take a built dmax:rofl:
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Sorry Mikey...
To get this thread back on topic, between the two options you are asking about, I personally would choose the Fingers oval bowl race cast pistons, why? Well for that answer call Danville performance, ask Mark, or Matt or Larry. But they are proving themselves to be a worthy contender, and they are cast still, so they should have better longevity
I bought my truck for 20k cash back in 2009
The bank gave me 15k for my ccsb 03 gasser and all I had to do was come up with 5k.
I am a business man and I look for the best deals. Can we keep the topic to the questions. Do you really want me to take it out so you can measure it:roflmao:
The bank gave me 15k for my ccsb 03 gasser and all I had to do was come up with 5k.
I am a business man and I look for the best deals. Can we keep the topic to the questions. Do you really want me to take it out so you can measure it:roflmao:
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Sorry Mikey...
To get this thread back on topic, between the two options you are asking about, I personally would choose the Fingers oval bowl race cast pistons, why? Well for that answer call Danville performance, ask Mark, or Matt or Larry. But they are proving themselves to be a worthy contender, and they are cast still, so they should have better longevity
Thank You!
Why would the rings wear out every 30,000 40,000 miles when we use the same material as they use in factory oem pistons if not better than Oem rings.
They are not Cummins pistons modified to fit the duramax. They are made from forgings and designed to the customers specifications. Ross recently came out with a new side relief and they are quite a bit lighter now. The stock pistons from Japan are very light but they also don’t hold up under extreme abuse.
A good business man would know when it's time to pull the plug on a bad investment...
I mean, I OWN a transmission and diesel shop and even I don't have that much money buried into an 11 year old truck that no matter what i do to it isn't worth more than $25K.
If/when I decide I want to go that fast again, I'll buy a Viper.
550/1000 at the wheels is plenty on the street.
I mean, I OWN a transmission and diesel shop and even I don't have that much money buried into an 11 year old truck that no matter what i do to it isn't worth more than $25K.
If/when I decide I want to go that fast again, I'll buy a Viper.
550/1000 at the wheels is plenty on the street.
in a forged piston you must use a softer ring to not beat out the ring lands as you cant add a steel ring land in like you can the cast pistons. in using the softer ring, it wears out quicker. or you buy new forged pistons all the time
i can only think of a few people who have gotten the miles under a set of those rings in a forged piston and its been mixed reviews on just how long they last till compression drops out.
Not trying to sound like an ass to the op, but I suggest you do a little more research on the difference between a forged piston and a cast piston to help you make your desicion:thumb:
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Sorry Mikey...
To get this thread back on topic, between the two options you are asking about, I personally would choose the Fingers oval bowl race cast pistons, why? Well for that answer call Danville performance, ask Mark, or Matt or Larry. But they are proving themselves to be a worthy contender, and they are cast still, so they should have better longevity
NUMBER is 317-745-8587 Matt
Who cares if he wants to sink money into his truck. Let the man do his thing before becoming his financial advisor.
You're absolutely right and I do apologize, I was just trying to get across that it requires deep pockets to build a truck.