Wooooohoooooo!!!!!

JoshH

JoshH

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After a loooooong 14 (yes fourteen) months, my truck is finally running and moving under its own power. It was so nice to finally be able to hear it idle. I got it cranked at about 3 in the morning, but as is the case anytime you pull an engine, I had a few issues I had to resolve. After chasing a few leaks and transmission gremlins, I finally got everything resolved. It is running great. I have a stock fueling tune in it right now, and it feels like probably high 400s/low 500s. Definitely lots of room for more. The turbos sound pretty wicked. Ben would be jealous... :D

I just wanted to say thanks to a few people.

Guy at SoCal Diesel for the great parts and helping me out when I was in a bind with the machine shop. You're top notch in my book, and there is no other shop I would rather do business with for Duramax parts.

Nathan at MPI. If these turbos work even half as good as they look, I know I'll be extremely happy. Thanks for building me a kick ass set of twins. You are without a doubt the best in the business, bar none.

George "Big Dipper". Thanks for the transmission parts and technical support. This thing is shifting like a dream. You're one of a kind bud.

Finally, thanks to Jim (my boss) for letting me pull my truck in the shop on the lift today so I could get all the new engine issues worked out. It is a pleasure to work for you.

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UPS DRVR

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Glad to hear you got your truck back runnig, that that has to be a great feeling.Now you need to get some pic's up so we can see what you got.
 
duratothemax

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JoshH said:
The turbos sound pretty wicked. Ben would be jealous... :D
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If you didnt have to endure the same rod scenario I would hate you a lot more Josh. :D :p: :hug:

Congrads on getting it running and "rising from the ashes"...its a good feeling isnt it? Knowing that this time it wont blow up? :thumb:

ben
 
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duratothemax said:
Congrads on getting it running and "rising from the ashes"...its a good feeling isnt it? Knowing that this time it wont blow up? :thumb:

ben
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Congrats Josh

Ben Dont be so sure about one not blowing up, I'm a prime example of that. They caught my rods before it left the shop and swapped them to r&r and now I have a busted crank.:rofl: So much for that good feeling. Sorry for the ot Josh



I will be coming through Monday somtime, I have meetings at the Gaylord in grapevine Tues,and Weds. Be coming back through Thursday, maybe it will be where I can stop by and take a ride.:D Congrats again
 
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JoshH

JoshH

Daggum farm truck
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Feb 14, 2007
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Texas!!!
I've got to get all the greasy fingerprints off the pipes and everything so I can get some good pictures. I also have to wait for this damn snow to stop so I can get some pictures where you can really see the color of the turbos.
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ugh im jealous! as soon as i get my truck paid off i think im taking out another loan to build it all lol. what are the specs on the build josh?
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Cast Mahle pistons cut and coated with valve reliefs from SoCal
Carrillo rods
Standard ARP Head studs
ARP Main studs
Block bored .020 over and honed with a torque plate
Line honed the mains
Balanced Rotating assembly
SoCal cam (I think it is the 6240, but I can't remember the number exactly)
SoCal valve springs and retainers
F1 Diesel 80% injectors
Dual CP3s
MPI twins HTT SS 66/Garrett GT 4718

duratothemax said:
If you didnt have to endure the same rod scenario I would hate you a lot more Josh. :D :p: :hug:

Congrads on getting it running and "rising from the ashes"...its a good feeling isnt it? Knowing that this time it wont blow up? :thumb:

ben
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It's been an adventure, that's for sure. Aren't we just so lucky... :rolleyes:

After all that's happened, it is nice to have it back on the road again.
 
JoshH

JoshH

Daggum farm truck
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Feb 14, 2007
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Texas!!!
fishsmith said:
Congrats Josh

Ben Dont be so sure about one not blowing up, I'm a prime example of that. They caught my rods before it left the shop and swapped them to r&r and now I have a busted crank.:rofl: So much for that good feeling. Sorry for the ot Josh



I will be coming through Monday somtime, I have meetings at the Gaylord in grapevine Tues,and Weds. Be coming back through Thursday, maybe it will be where I can stop by and take a ride.:D Congrats again
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You have my number. Just give me a call whenever you're in the area.

How are things coming with your truck?
 
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