Build - Ultimate Daily Driver

Diesel23 · Jan 30, 2014

Awesome build , as stated already way jealous, just here drooling !!! Great job

Breaking Habits · Jan 30, 2014

Joseph_the_builder said:
Great looking build so far. I can't wait to get my hands on the R&R Rods. They are 6 weeks out on the 6.7 Powerstrokes from what they told me today .

That's because Mike can't afford to stock them. Why don't you give me a call? I have 8 sets on the shelf brotha..

309-822-0600 ext 1001.. If I dont pick up leave me a voicemail

Joseph_the_builder · Jan 31, 2014

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
That's because Mike can't afford to stock them. Why don't you give me a call? I have 8 sets on the shelf brotha..

309-822-0600 ext 1001.. If I dont pick up leave me a voicemail

Thank you for the offer Jared. I would love to do that but Tim already took the cash out of my account for the rods. Now I just have to ship the truck to Texas for the build.

Jared, how much of a difference in weight from the factory rods to the R&R rods? Debating between balancing it or just swapping rods from the pan with new bearings. I will be running compounds and a air to air intercooler. I'm just worried if I replace the rods, what's the next weakest link? Piston skirts or ???

Thank you and great build.

Breaking Habits · Jan 31, 2014

I wonder if the wrist pin might be the weakest link.. I know someone making a set

:ford:

Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto · Jan 31, 2014

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
I wonder if the wrist pin might be the weakest link.. I know someone making a set :ford:

I look for the piston itself to get weak under stress and eventually crack. I still wonder how much the bottom will hold since they cannot be as strong as the bed plate motors. I plan on finding out.

webb06 · Jan 31, 2014

Sledpull said:
I look for the piston itself to get weak under stress and eventually crack. I still wonder how much the bottom will hold since they cannot be as strong as the bed plate motors. I plan on finding out.

I've wondered that as well. Seems like they would have stuck with a bed plate.

Buck1 · Feb 1, 2014

Have not looked at the bottom of a 6.7 yet, can it accept a girdle of any sort?

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4EverBoosted1 · Feb 1, 2014

Buck1 said:
Have not looked at the bottom of a 6.7 yet, can it accept a girdle of any sort?

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Not that I know of.. Elite filled my block a little bit to add some strength.

Buck1 · Feb 1, 2014

Gotcha.

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strokersmoker · Feb 1, 2014

Jared,
You may want to look into ARP bolts or studs for the injector hold downs.
I had a stock bolt fail today and it required removal of the valve cover to access the broken stub.
The stub threaded out with my fingers easily.
But it took a little while to get the valve cover off.
If I am able to find a suitable part number I will post it here.

Meniacal_Mark · Feb 3, 2014

webb06 said:
I've wondered that as well. Seems like they would have stuck with a bed plate.

Weight reduction maybe?

webb06 · Feb 3, 2014

Meniacal_Mark said:
Weight reduction maybe?

Doesn't seem like a good trade off to me. Rigidity of the main frame of the motor versus less weight? But could be I have no clue

Meniacal_Mark · Feb 3, 2014

I definetly agree there, I would much rather have a bedplate than 6 bolt mains, some will come out with a girdle.

Layson · Feb 3, 2014

This thread is seriously lacking pics!!!!! LOL

ncollins64 · Feb 3, 2014

Hey Jared I sent ya a text. I'd really like to see that rear truss when you get a chance

ncollins64 · Feb 3, 2014

Is your rear truss the standard one or did it come with the shock mounts?

Breaking Habits · Feb 5, 2014

ncollins64 said:
Is your rear truss the standard one or did it come with the shock mounts?

This one is the standard mounted truss Nate, it does not have the rear relocate on both sides like the more extravagant ones..

Breaking Habits · Feb 5, 2014

A couple things have changed in the last few days. The truck will get getting a keyed crankshaft, and a stage 1 elite camshaft with the modification done to it as well. Also will be installing heavy duty valvesprings, and doing valve recessions and ceramic coating on the pistons.

This weather here has me backed up on getting the truck in here, so it's currently sitting outside. Parts are massing up in the office. Cant wait to tear into this thing!

Jared

MorganY · Feb 5, 2014

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
A couple things have changed in the last few days. The truck will get getting a keyed crankshaft, and a stage 1 elite camshaft with the modification done to it as well. Also will be installing heavy duty valvesprings, and doing valve recessions and ceramic coating on the pistons.

This weather here has me backed up on getting the truck in here, so it's currently sitting outside. Parts are massing up in the office. Cant wait to tear into this thing!

Jared

Awesome. The key is very important.

4EverBoosted1 · Feb 5, 2014

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
A couple things have changed in the last few days. The truck will get getting a keyed crankshaft, and a stage 1 elite camshaft with the modification done to it as well. Also will be installing heavy duty valvesprings, and doing valve recessions and ceramic coating on the pistons.

This weather here has me backed up on getting the truck in here, so it's currently sitting outside. Parts are massing up in the office. Cant wait to tear into this thing!

Jared

Welcome to the Elite 6.7 club buddy!