Progress report on my build

White_monster · Apr 13, 2013

madman1234509 said:
I too am going the analog gauge route. 1, as you said easier to read. 2, I plan to max out factory boost and bp sensors. I'll also have a lift pump pressure gauge as well. What cam are you running to need those reliefs in the piston?

Just a stage 1 cam. Are the reliefs fully necessary, no, but they give me warm fuzzy feelings.

Hammer Down said:
shane what are your plans with the elite dual fueler you aren't going to use now? if your interested in selling it pm me a price. your build is looking awesome

Like Corbin posted. It's for sale and someone needs to buy it.

Dzchey21 said:
You can't data log and you can get sensors for the dashdaq that can read higher numbers.

You can get sensors that plug into the factory harness that read higher. Just not sure if the factory computer will accept them correctly. Data logging is important. Analog gauges are just for daily use, don't need to know rail pressure going to Walmart. I know your post was directed at madman not me.

Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto · Apr 13, 2013

Powerstroked162 said:
First I've heard of this. Curious what the setup was that resulted in that. Any details?

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Problem is that with higher lift and more duration, you inherently have less valve to piston clearance. Throw in milled heads, milled block or both its even closer.

Go to the strip, sled pull or do a burnout and break a u-joint, input shaft or something else you end up with an over rev.

Even with better springs and pushrods I have still seen these hit. Mainly on the exhaust valves.

Valve reliefs are good insurance and do not make any bit of difference on anything else. The pistons I have even in full competition trim; standard bore, valve reliefs and straight wall bowl still is 17:1. And for really most climates is totally fine on a common-rail engine.

My question to most is, if you are doing pistons why not add valve reliefs? Unless its a bone stock rebuild with no future plans of ever doing anything performance to it.

Just my $0.02

Meniacal_Mark · Apr 13, 2013

:whs: why not add them for possible future plans, it's not as if they hurt anything.

ingrahams · Jan 31, 2014

Alright, your avatar and signature are hinting that your already badass build just went up a level or two, whats the deal? the suspense is killing me.
-Stew

forcefed6.4ford · Jan 31, 2014

Some air, some fuel, some adamantium, and some patience haha

pog · Jan 31, 2014

he's going back to stock..

08BIGRIG · Jan 31, 2014

pog said:
he's going back to stock..

Oh ya just like our president is doing a good job.:fustrate:

pog · Jan 31, 2014

08BIGRIG said:
Oh ya just like our president is doing a good job.:fustrate:

"our".. you mean yours LOL

blk350on20s · Jan 31, 2014

pog said:
"our".. you mean yours LOL

Lmfao. That's rich!!

White_monster · Jan 31, 2014

Well it started a few months back. Finally got the big turbo mounted in place. Once that was settled I sold the max powers. Here it is mocked up
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/ridin450tolive/F350 Build/20131211_231711.jpg
Then I finally fitted the Midwest forged pistons into the block, here's a pic of them installed.
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/ridin450tolive/F350 Build/20140123_155339.jpg
Put the studs in and put the heads on.
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/ridin450tolive/F350 Build/20140128_124432.jpg
Here's where it sits now.
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/ridin450tolive/F350 Build/20140123_231906.jpg

Couple pics of the turbo mount, it still needs a couple gussets but it's solid, I can stand on it. Yes the valve cover, glo plug harness, and such can come off without removing the bracket. Oil fill neck will be moves back 2" for extra clearance.
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/ridin450tolive/F350 Build/20140127_095921.jpg
http://i870.photobucket.com/albums/ab270/ridin450tolive/F350 Build/20140127_094340.jpg

Still waiting on my frost plugs and oil gallery plugs, they arrived today. Need to order my hp turbo and materials to fab the mount, up pipes, and piping. Also need to fabricate my whole exhaust too.
I'm out.