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No plans for changing the front differential (it's currently an open 4.10 dana44 8-lug that came with the 14-bolt rear); I've had trucks with front-end positraction before, and found them rather squirley during on-road driving in ice and snow.

Ok so I realize most of you running a GM 14-bolt rear axle already HAVE a Detroit Locker, but when I swapped civilian 8-lug axles (with 4.10 gears) into my M1009, I was stuck with an open differential in the rear. Fortunately the Detroit Locker can be installed inside the open carrier of the GM...

Wetbehindears -- The turbo setup I bought on FleaBay came with the stock airbox and fender snorkle for a '93 K3500. I threw the snorkle part away, and mounted the airbox to the innder fender with a couple of homemade L-brackets. Hot starts are a lot easier now, after putting heat-shield loom...

After the pull ring broke of the trans dipstick in my M1009, I swapped it with the dipstick from my '76 chevy plowtruck with a 350 gas/TH350. They are the same dipstick.

I'm running a Walbro FRB-22 electric pump mounted outside the pass. frame rail, just behind the pass. door. Electric pump is really the way to go. A small-block block-off plate will work, but I left my non-functional mechanical pump in the loop for a year or so. When I finally removed it, I bent...

I've got one for sale in the classifieds, with new rubber elbows...

Problem #1: seems like a problem with the hydroboost would affect the brakes, not the steering. Have you followed the procedure in the TM to bleed the lines after replacing the pump? Problem #2: the well in the IP should be full. Is there a leak at the throttle shaft? I'm thinking fuel drainback...

Well, here she is, pretty much done. Runs great but sits a little low in the back. I plan on removing the rear Zero-Rate blocks and welding another 1" block to the bottom of each to give a little more lift to the rear. Be sure to check out my leftovers for sale in the classified section...

Isn't that CDR valve hooked up backwards? On mine the connection from the circumference of the CDR goes to the engine, and the pipe from the flat face goes to the intake pre-turbo...

Disciple, I used a kit from SSDIESEL for a Yukon/Tahoe, 3" downpipe to 4" exhaust with all the hardware. It wasn't a direct fit, but adding one 3" 45deg elbow made it pretty much bolt-on. See my thread "m1009 lift/turbo buildup" for pics of the installation.

I'd go to a boating store and get some West System marine epoxy and some lightweight filler. Pretty easy to use once you get the hang of it, and it's made for fixing boat hulls. I always keep some around the shop, a million uses.

pics that I tried to upload last time... PS Be sure to build your downpipe with the front tires turned all the way to the right, and consider suspension travel, or you'll wind up with the tire rubbing on the exhaust

Making the exhaust system. I started with a kit from SSDIESEL, 3" downpipe to 4" exhaust, made for a GMC Yukon (they don't make one for old blazers). They told me it wouldn't be a bolt-on and it wasn't, but not really hard to make it work with the M1009. I had to add an extra 3" 45deg elbow...

Latest pix from the endless buildup: 1. top of engine (yes, lots of bolts still missing) showing turbo oil supply manifold and intake manifold. DO NOT forget to blow the aluminum shavings out of the upper intake from drilling the boost sender port, before installing the manifold! That was a...

Most folks on this site say 10psi is the max safe boost pressure. I'd check your wastegate, if the gauge is pegged it could be making even more boost than 15psi. You'll have bigger problems than the manifold caps if you don't correct that situation. As far as those caps go, tap the holes (don't...

Just don't get them from Cylinder Heads International (see my other thread). I wouldn't get the ones that come with head gaskets, cause they'll probably give you crappy ones. Get your own Felpro's (or better).

Ironically, there was nothing wrong with the original heads. I'm installing a turbo, and wanted to change the head gaskets while everything was apart. The local machine shop (who I've been going to for 20yrs and never done me wrong) wanted more money. In hindsight it would've been money well...

I see several people are shopping for cylinder heads right now, so it's time for me to post my recent disastrous experience with Cylinder Heads International, a seemingly reputable head-rebuild service on FleaBay. The deal was $590 with shipping for a pair of rebuilt 6.2 heads, with pre-paid...

Patracy: "I cursed at the truck installing that manifold and gaskets. The guy I bought the engine setup from, must have installed it on the engine before installing the entire thing into the truck. He had studs that simply wouldn't clear during the install. I ended up inserting all the...

Patracy: "kapnklug, lot's of incorrect statements." Just curious what you find incorrect in my post #60 (BTW there's no apostrophe in "lots"). I'm not trying to engage in a peeing contest; just don't see anything incorrect. I mention that short 6.5 injectors (in stock form) can deliver more...