diesel trucks move on over to the right lane
07-31-2009, 01:22 PM
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diesel trucks move on over to the right lane
22 Pounds of boost, E85, 418 stroker that we built about 27,000 miles ago when it had a 122 blower on it.
No numbers because this truck is AWD, and our dyno isn't AWD. Est at about 850+ horsepower. This truck sports the A6 transmission so it keeps up on the rpm a bit better
Randy
07-31-2009, 02:24 PM
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Out on the road
This customer likes to play with the tuning himself. We get it pretty damn close and he fine tunes it. This is about the 3-4th different package on this truck and it's been working so far. With the old setup he could pull on a C6Z up to about 130mph. Then I think the wind starts to kill the MPH. This one should add some more power
This customer likes to play with the tuning himself. We get it pretty damn close and he fine tunes it. This is about the 3-4th different package on this truck and it's been working so far. With the old setup he could pull on a C6Z up to about 130mph. Then I think the wind starts to kill the MPH. This one should add some more power
07-31-2009, 02:29 PM
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I use a 2001 3500 dually 8.1 as my tow rig(got a smokin' deal on it a few years ago and I just couldn't justify the substantial cost of the Duromax in a vehicle used for only 4 months out of the year). My friends with diesels might pull a little better up long hills,but I argue that they have a turbo. Just imagine that 8.1 with a little blower like that one with just a small amount of boost! I never checked,but is there a kit for the 8.1??
07-31-2009, 02:32 PM
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22 Pounds of boost, E85, 418 stroker that we built about 27,000 miles ago when it had a 122 blower on it.
No numbers because this truck is AWD, and our dyno isn't AWD. Est at about 850+ horsepower. This truck sports the A6 transmission so it keeps up on the rpm a bit better
Randy
No numbers because this truck is AWD, and our dyno isn't AWD. Est at about 850+ horsepower. This truck sports the A6 transmission so it keeps up on the rpm a bit better
Randy
07-31-2009, 03:39 PM
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08-02-2009, 12:21 AM
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We are gas fans around here. I just bought a gas tow rig again. We know every torque spec, have parts, have scan tools, and know the 4l80e. It would be pretty crazy for us to run anything different.
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08-02-2009, 01:15 AM
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08-02-2009, 09:43 PM
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What gear do you have?
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08-03-2009, 12:50 AM
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Cool truck but I'll take my duramax any day when towing long distances. Been to Houston twice and VIR twice. Both trips about 1200 miles one way hauling a two car enclosed trailer with two cars, tools and tires.
08-03-2009, 02:35 AM
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How is that thing as a tow rig? I considered it for a while knowing that I would tow with it, but decided that getting a 3/4 ton would be better in the long run when I start driving all over the place. Now I have a duramax.
08-03-2009, 09:20 AM
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08-03-2009, 10:07 AM
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08-03-2009, 02:44 PM
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You going back to MAM or to BIR?
08-03-2009, 05:38 PM
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Think I will stay with my oil burner. It makes 730 ft torque and it gets 640 miles per tank. I remeber the ol days with a gas dually going through WVA, 15 mph, windows down, temp gauge pegged. Now you don't even know your going up the hills, except to wipe the frost off the windshield so I don't rear end anyone. Randy have fun with your gas truck.