07_powerstroke
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Well I guess you could leave it lol can't wait to see this truck done!
The Official PSA Duramax gets Built Ford Tough!
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Well I guess you could leave it lol can't wait to see this truck done!
vcassens
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:wtf: your not done yet :slap:
HaysKSFirefighter
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I was just thinking the same thing...come on boys, get er done! :thumbsup:
SSpeeDEMONSS
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What's done to the dmax? I see a downpipe. Twins?
Garrett
Probably getting paid at work to post this from my D1
Garrett
Probably getting paid at work to post this from my D1
Hotrodtractor
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Right now it has compounds (3.0 atmosphere with Danville modified VGT in the valley), lift pump, custom EFI-Live tuning that is a mixture of myself, Danville, and IdahoRob, II 30% over CP3, Spearco IC, Crank it up Trans.... it moves out when needed
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vcassens
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I want this exact setup right down to the axles put in a suburban. but that will be a little while LOL
Hotrodtractor
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Get out your checkbook..... I'll convert it to a suburban, and I'll just build another.
STROKIN N STYLE
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Right now it has compounds (3.0 atmosphere with Danville modified VGT in the valley), lift pump, custom EFI-Live tuning that is a mixture of myself, Danville, and IdahoRob, II 30% over CP3, Spearco IC, Crank it up Trans.... it moves out when needed
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Moves out when needed..... pssssstt.... it gets out from under you when your not even trying LOL. So Mich fun driving your truck!
vcassens
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I'm good LOL I wold rather have the satisfaction of building it my self. I actually almost bought an 04 2500 GMC Yukon last week but me and the wife are trying to buy our first house right now so it will have to wait
Hotrodtractor
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I know you had fun driving it around in the tow tune. LOL I'll make sure that next time you get the opportunity to drive it that its a bit closer to the race file
strokingkid1392
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thats a sweet d-max
Only Tons
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Are you modifying the 273 TC yourself? Or are you getting one from a place like Transfer Case Express or maybe even WFO does them... I want to swap in a 271 behind my Allison but don't want to pay $1000 for one ready to go.
Hotrodtractor
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This one I bought through Toby at XXX Traction - mostly because I didn't want to figure out how to make the Dmax electronics work with the 273 - to make a 271 bolt up to the Allison in my '79 Ford I used a Dodge input shaft from a manual transmission 271 and elongated one hole in the Allison flange. I still need to add a speed sensor for the Allison to the case, haven't worked out the details there yet - you might also need a clocking ring for clearance - I know I'm using one in this truck. Call Toby up - for the price I don't think you can beat just ordering one by the time you get a tcase, modify it, install it, and take the time to work out all the kinks.
Only Tons
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Well at least I already have a clocking ring... haha. So you recommend Toby, I'll keep that in mind as the time gets closer. I've been running the ORU SYE in my 261. Needless to say my truck has been in 4wd about 8 times since the swap and I have broken 4 cvs and 3 shifter cables. Bryan knows I have fun though!
TrailerHauler
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juniort444e
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Any progress Jason?
Hotrodtractor
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Yeah, a little progress every night. LOL I finished stripping the front axle down and had Bryan burn on the new track bar bracket and coil over brackets on the axle, just waiting for a couple of tools to show up so I can set up the ring and pinion in the front (broke my dial indicator a while back, never replaced it, bought a Dana axle spreader). Last two brackets to weld onto the axle are for the hydro assist steering cylinder which hopefully is leaving PSC soon. I had to locate some fine thread 3/8 flanged nuts for the tcase which I have now, so I can install the 273 into the truck. I had to modify the skid plate for transmission pan clearances - I started plasma cutting out a chunk last night and cleaning it up with a grinder - just a little more clean up work to do to make myself happy with it - but before I finish I need to get it up under the truck and mounted so I can transfer drill the holes into the frame and make sure it all fits - then pull it back out and paint the skid.
I'm also going to need to build a new downpipe for the atmosphere charger because mine is going to have a major interference issue with the coil over shock tower - so I'm also looking at if I have enough room to upgrade to some aftermarket cast manifolds and up-pipes and still be able to install a down pipe that snakes around the coil over tower on the frame and the manifold.
juniort444e
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Sounds like a whole list of things to take care of. I still want a ride, ray talked about it all day a while back, so i have to feel da powa now.
Hotrodtractor
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We are getting there - its not a bolt in swap going from IFS to a four link coil over front end ya know....
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Scarlet_Nape
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We are getting there - its not a bolt in swap going from IFS to a four link coil over front end ya know....
True! But, not everyone has a mechanical engineer nearby.
oke:Looking forward to the final product!!
