Recent content by V8Astro

Too cool! [thumbzup]

I've had mine for a little over 2 years. I put 18k miles on them so far. They're starting to get thin on tread but still get me around the woods and creek where I like to play. I'm going to get a "new" set off Ebay one of these days. I kept dreaming about some fancy tires like boggers but...

Same thing happened to me when I ordered mounts from RockAuto. I drilled out the rivets on both sets of mounts put the new rubber in the old clams shells. Been like that for 2 years now

Clutch fan will outflow any electric fan that would fit. For a CUCV that's the best way to go IMHO. Electric fans are used on new trucks solely for emissions / efficiency reasons. I've used them in the past on hot rods where throttle response was important. Doesn't really matter on the old 6.2

Hmmmm....no pics? I think rules of the internet dictate this didn't actually happen if there aren't any pic :recovry4x4:

I made an air intake out of PVC pipe from hardware store and stuck a K&N filter on the end. The CDR valve I moved behind the intake where the OE 6.5 fuel filter used to be. I ran the outlet of the CDR in front of the turbo.

Is this on a 6.2/6.5 ? Please tell me you have a Cummins or something

I did a few searches and read that I can use clear vinyl hose and put on the pump return fitting. Maybe I'll try that see if I got any bubbles.

My 08 always had a little lope to the idle when fully warmed up. I recently had the left head off to replace a piston and rod. I added a GM5 turbo at the same time. Replaced the IP and all 8 injectors from Taylor Diesel. The truck runs better than ever but the idle lope it still there. I...

Wow that seems high. I think with the comp ratio of the 6.2 I'll leave it at 7psi (I say that now)

Get ready for a surprise! You won't believe how much better it runs with the turbo :)

Pyrometer and cheap usually don't go together. I got my VDO from Summitracing. It was the cheapest one I could find that came with the gauge and the probe in one kit p/n 310153

Good question! It's a GM5 turbo on a 6.2 with an EBay wastegate actuator. I have it set to 7psi. Not sure what boost the 6.5T maxed at.

It's very satisfying to watch :D https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4pMsa1kHW0&feature=youtube_gdata_player

It does. Take the vacuum valve off the IP and bolt the TPS on. The TPS is slotted so you will have to adjust it depending on which controller you get. I got mine from RockAuto. The silly thing was $100+ but it's all worth it for the overdrive :)