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Wits' End
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• TEST MULE- the 80 being used for the dyno testing, CARB testing and final production install is currently getting a new radiator and then will be picked up and the testing will start over at SEMA Garage. Once the preliminary numbers are known I will detail those here and then the truck goes into the shop for final build out. This starts when I get handed the keys.
• J-PIPES- the j-pipes are done but I have not picked them up because I simply don't have room for them right now. But I also haven't picked them up because the ceramic coating was still undecided with me. Well after talking with enough experts on the matter I have decided that I will NOT be ceramic coating the J-pipes for a few reasons: 1) Swantech and JetHot suggested not to for this application, 2) the pipe manufacturer suggested not to because its thick-wall 304 stainless and its unneccessary and 3) I'm already including the turbo blanket to mitigate heat. So if you are dead set on ceramic, its on you.
• PLUGS- I'm now including spark plugs as part of the kit. Yes these are the colder plugs.
• OIL HOSES- because both of the oil hoses run directly next to the J-PIPE I am now going to cover both oil hoses with INSULTHERM sleeving to protect the hoses. This sleeving is good for 1200º.
For anyone going to Turf-n-Surf this weekend, I will have the J-PIPE/Turbo and Fender Blender with me
• TEST MULE- the 80 being used for the dyno testing, CARB testing and final production install is currently getting a new radiator and then will be picked up and the testing will start over at SEMA Garage. Once the preliminary numbers are known I will detail those here and then the truck goes into the shop for final build out. This starts when I get handed the keys.
• J-PIPES- the j-pipes are done but I have not picked them up because I simply don't have room for them right now. But I also haven't picked them up because the ceramic coating was still undecided with me. Well after talking with enough experts on the matter I have decided that I will NOT be ceramic coating the J-pipes for a few reasons: 1) Swantech and JetHot suggested not to for this application, 2) the pipe manufacturer suggested not to because its thick-wall 304 stainless and its unneccessary and 3) I'm already including the turbo blanket to mitigate heat. So if you are dead set on ceramic, its on you.
• PLUGS- I'm now including spark plugs as part of the kit. Yes these are the colder plugs.
• OIL HOSES- because both of the oil hoses run directly next to the J-PIPE I am now going to cover both oil hoses with INSULTHERM sleeving to protect the hoses. This sleeving is good for 1200º.
For anyone going to Turf-n-Surf this weekend, I will have the J-PIPE/Turbo and Fender Blender with me
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