DPC Round Two: Going for Broke

Vader's Fury · Apr 19, 2013

Sledpull said:
If someone has real factual data that prove painting your trans is going to cause adverse affects please step forward. If not let's just quit talking about it because it is absolutely making my head hurt. It's about the same level as someone saying not to paint the balancer on your engine because it will throw it out of balance. All just fairy tales to me.

O I agree that is is bs. But I can not be surprised anymore by the crazy things I hear like that.

dieselpower · Apr 19, 2013

Sledpull said:
If someone has real factual data that prove painting your trans is going to cause adverse affects please step forward. If not let's just quit talking about it because it is absolutely making my head hurt. It's about the same level as someone saying not to paint the balancer on your engine because it will throw it out of balance. All just fairy tales to me.

:whs:

The only way it could possible hurt is if it was IN the transmission itself, and if they were careful to not get any IN the transmission, why is it an issue? It's not like paint can eat through a thick transmission wall, or make the transmission melt into little pieces and disappear.

Powerstroked162 · Apr 19, 2013

Why is this even being discussed? Lol

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Kind · Apr 19, 2013

Powerstroked162 said:
Why is this even being discussed? Lol

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Duh! It's way cooler then the build that's why.

Powerstroked162 · Apr 19, 2013

Kind said:
Duh! It's way cooler then the build that's why.

LOL

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Erikclaw · Apr 19, 2013

pog said:
i heard it adds power..

Depends on the color.

Kind said:
Duh! It's way cooler then the build that's why.

LOL, I add a little of paint to the fluid so the internals are the same color as the case. That way it transfers heat much more efficiently.

6point0damn2004 · Apr 19, 2013

gotta have a pretty tranny...

:naughty::lookaround:

LOLLOLLOL

dieselpower · Apr 19, 2013

6point0damn2004 said:
gotta have a pretty tranny...

:naughty::lookaround:

LOLLOLLOL

LOL LOL

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MorganY · Apr 19, 2013

Wayne said:
Brand new stage 5 trans is in, along with 13" XHD converter

Got the remote battery box mounted on the frame finally too after removing the remainder of a riveted/welded spring perch, and riveted overload bracket.

:joy: I strongly dislike removing rivets from these frames.

tbsimmons · Apr 19, 2013

Not fact. Just that the trans builder I used for my drag car said not to paint it because it held heat in more than not painted since I was going to "use" the car. For the trans' I have seen him build and how they perform he knows more than I when it comes to them and mine held up just fine. I dont care either way I apologize for the derail.

Wayne · Apr 19, 2013

Younger1993 said:
:joy: I strongly dislike removing rivets from these frames.

Removing the rivets was not fun, but cutting the welds was way worse. All '08+ trucks have weld around most of the bracket. It's not a project anyone would do for fun. :fustrate:

StockCar#10 · Apr 19, 2013

pog said:
i heard it adds power..

It makes me feel faster...

Erikclaw · Apr 19, 2013

Wayne said:
Removing the rivets was not fun, but cutting the welds was way worse. All '08+ trucks have weld around most of the bracket. It's not a project anyone would do for fun. :fustrate:

That's why I left it there so someone else could finish it off for me.

Ad8 PRODIGY · Apr 19, 2013

Erikclaw said:
That's why I left it there so someone else could finish it off for me.

You mean you have done some work to this truck? Not just drive it to the shop? Lol just playing. This things gonna be nasty, the turbo tachs show just how serious yall are. Very cool to see :thumbup: Good Luck!

bigrpowr · Apr 19, 2013

Ad8 PRODIGY said:
You mean you have done some work to this truck? Not just drive it to the shop? Lol just playing. This things gonna be nasty, the turbo tachs show just how serious yall are. Very cool to see :thumbup: Good Luck!

He'd be better off had he left some things to the professionals. LOL

Wayne · Apr 19, 2013

Progress update:
Looks like Erik got the very first twin pump pulley with an ATI damper.

Everybody else's will be anodized, but won't be available for a week or two. Unfortunately we don't have the luxury of waiting. I kind of like the bare finish myself, but my vote doesn't go far in that department. :morons:

The transmission, transfer case, new stronger drive shafts, and a couple other nick-knacks are all done, including the remote battery cables. We were hoping to have the VGT turbo ready today, but that will have to wait until Monday, when all the turbos will be final installed. With any luck, we will also have the remote fuel cooler Monday as well. Knock on wood, but if all goes well this coming week, we'll be spending all next Saturday on the dyno doing custom tuning, dialing in wastegates, and fine tuning the nitrous injection programming & nozzle selection. A whole lot of things have to come together to make that happen, but those are our goals at any rate.

Erikclaw · Apr 19, 2013

Ad8 PRODIGY said:
You mean you have done some work to this truck? Not just drive it to the shop? Lol just playing. This things gonna be nasty, the turbo tachs show just how serious yall are. Very cool to see :thumbup: Good Luck!

I know what to leave the professionals. I washed the windows a couple of times and installed the floor mats.