Recent content by 6806goats

Anyone try the OM648? It was only in the US for 2005-2006 and was a common rail engine or CDI. I'm working on a deal to get one with 90,000 miles but it's coming from a front end collision car. Owner is a Benz repair shop owner that I befriended 24 years ago. Still...I have this nagging feeling...

Seeing more on these ZF's as well. Trans price might be lower but adding adapters and TCU's jacks the price. Think I like the ZF better than the GM 8 speed though. All about reliability but not having to buy an adapter is in the GM trans favor. I do like having options though.

Could be fun but the TCU prices of MAXXECU and some of the others plus adapters seems like it could be a lot more expensive than the options we're used to. But for an 8 speed, sure seems like a more reliable option. 8Speedau is doing some good work viewed on YT, zero to 60.

I'm just now seeing these as well. Wondering how it would help out the 1HZFE but also wondering about a BMW 57 with that trans or an LS.

Hey hey, 76 MHS grad myself. Cool.

Wondering if you’re having to cut up the floor pan to get an Allison in there. Thought about getting a pullout Duramax and Allison like they’ve been doing with the Patrol. Big bucks is all.

The big benefit of the LM2 was you could hit the maximum torque of 460 pound-feet at 1,500 RPMs. Hitting the torque at such a low RPM is what gives you the “throw you back in the seat” feel. Though Barta says the new LZ0 has a longer torque curve, reaching 490 pound-feet at 2,750 RPMs, you still...

Hoping for a crate engine but with the EPA doing it's thing it would be very difficult to sell this thing. They might have some options, wait and see or hold for a used engine. Trying to find engine graphs for the LZ0 but so far just finding LM2 specs. It hits 460 ft-lbs at 1500, the LZ0 goes up...

https://www.zerogravityperformance.com/product/cummins-4bt-6bt-engine-6l80e-6l90e-transmission-6-speed-conversion-kit/

I swear I thought this guy was at 500kg. Glad you mentioned it and I went back and found his video. So I guess I have to back off, eat a plate of crow and reconsider this. Wonder if I was thinking ISB. Ok, he said he thinks they pulled 100kg off the engine and then weighed it. It was his comment...

Good posts in this thread. Didn't consider parts in the US for the 1HD-FTE but it makes sense. Bummer, sounds like the best option. 12V would be ok but sorry, I'm buying that it's only 950 fully built minus trans. 1100, yeah. Either way, too much. Not sure if the OM606 would be a good match...

The motor with a blown HG that has been sitting, have you tried to turn it over by hand? If it locks up, yeah it's probably toast. Could be a learning tool but o you have room and time? Maybe set it aside for a later day.

Looks great, good price. I took body and fender classes when I was stationed in SoCal but that was 97-99. Wish I could find another college class setup and get back in the mix. Only sprayed one car, my 1980 Corolla and it was just single stage white.

Need to find a shop near Idaho Falls. Maybe I should make a separate post when I get closer to working on the beast. Goal is DIY but there might be areas I need help.

Drizzle drazzle, drizzle drone, time for this one too go home. I miss being able to explore Idaho. Retire in 2024 or 2025? Kuwait.