Minks Winter Build Part 1

[MINK]

Well it has started..

Nothing crazy yet, more of getting the motor ready for more power coming in the new year. Turns out both head gaskets were blown but I was able to get to them in time to prevent any short block issues. Heads are on there way to the machine shop as I post and still waiting on my fuel rails but if all goes well the truck will be done this weekend. Not a bad job for a monday evening worth of work between a few people so far.

Mods:
ARP headstuds
Kelly Diesel EGR delete
Elite Diesel ported fuel rails
All new gaskets

I'm very excited to say the least. Plans are to get everything done, load a new tune and head to the Beans dyno day on December 10th.


Huge thanks to Bryan R, Matt P, Mike W, Matt K for the help with Labor/parts and that one guy that owns a barn with a hoist in MingoLOL

 

[powr2stroke]

Cool deal Josh . See ya on the 10th buddy .

 

[Jeff@Spartan]

:whs:

 

[powerstrokin15]

jealous. I'd like to start on mine sometime soon.

 

[jdgleason]

Awesome! Cool to see results man!

 

[MINK]

Thanks guys! Never would of thought I'd be doing this after the truck purchase in March but I'm stoked.

Cant wait for the 10th, I hear its a blast!

 

[Rmartin-97]

How much does a head gasket job cost through them?

 

[Mike's Diesel Performance]

How much does a head gasket job cost through them?

You have a PM

 

[David S.]

Thanks guys! Never would of thought I'd be doing this after the truck purchase in March but I'm stoked.

Cant wait for the 10th, I hear its a blast!

congrats man, can't wait to see the results

 

[TURTLE]

Probably one of the weakest builds Ive seen. Just sayin. Pimpin aint easy. Go big or go home...LOL

 

[MINK]

Probably one of the weakest builds Ive seen. Just sayin. Pimpin aint easy. Go big or go home...LOL

Shut yo face.

 

[TURTLE]

Shut yo face.

Just wait till saturday. :morons: I cant believe the head gaskets were blown. lmao You drove that thing everywhere. Did you ever notice it sweating HP?

 

[BWCbuilt]

 

[TURTLE]

For some reason that just made me want wings...

 

[MINK]

Just wait till saturday. :morons: I cant believe the head gaskets were blown. lmao You drove that thing everywhere. Did you ever notice it sweating HP?

The truck would puke every now and then but within the last couple weeks it had gotten to the point where I just wasnt comfortable driving it. I'm glad I got it into the shop when I did and I already had the studs/egr delete on the shelf.

 

[MINK]

Turns out both heads are cracked, there goes my fun. Anyone have any leads on a set of good heads??

 

[White_monster]

Crappy deal. Heads loaded from ford run about $750 each and your cracked heads are still good for core at ford.

 

[Craig@MFI]

x2 on what shane set had to buy a set for my cabelas and they are brand new not remans so ford doesnt care about cores

 

[Jhaddox]

x2 on what shane set had to buy a set for my cabelas and they are brand new not remans so ford doesnt care about cores

Mink sent you my number on FB..my motors out right now and getting new heads instead of strapping the ones i have back on...ill see what the cost is on the cores from ford and if its not to high and my heads check out good ill sell you mine if you want

Oh..and this is how you do itoke:

 

[MINK]

Mink sent you my number on FB..my motors out right now and getting new heads instead of strapping the ones i have back on...ill see what the cost is on the cores from ford and if its not to high and my heads check out good ill sell you mine if you want

Oh..and this is how you do itoke:

Thanks Josh, Ill be in contact.


I may have another option through Weekendwarriorfsw32 also, trying to get something figured out within the next week.