Builds Cummins 6bt/nv4500 build (12 Viewers)

[Mr Cimarron]

If the scrapyard scale is correct the 80 weighed in at 6,680 this morning with a full tank of diesel. I also had the Edge Star fridge along with my supply box of tools and fluids in the back.
My 96 F350 4WD single cab long bed weighed 7,300 yesterday on same scale.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I think this mod means my build is done. Maintenance and enjoyment is all thats left.

As for maintenance I had an uneventful 30 minutes of changing the oil. My arm can contort with ease now to put a bag over the oil filter and not spill a single drop on the floor. I am also glad I now can find 2.5 gallon jugs of oil in the store. If only they sold a 3 gallon jug I would be set.

Fleetguard/Cummins OEM filter.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Everyone..... A moment of silence for the first time ever in mud a competed build thread.

Congrats, I'm massively jealous.

 

[hamishpotter]

don't believe it..

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Well I guess it will never be complete but as of now I can't think of anything else it needs.

 

[The Phoenician]

Needs another trip to big bend

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Needs another trip to big bend

Indeed.

 

[Dirty Koala]

There is always something else to be done. I believe you will continue to modify your cruiser.

 

[RockJock82]

There is always something to upgrade ...

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Re read this whole thread as I am now doing the same. Plan to do it with a 91.5+ intercooler VE pump motor. Want it to be as quiet as possible. Have a brand new HX35w, 3200 gov spring, fuel pin and possibly valve springs. Do not think the VE pump will allow RPM's that high though. Also have a HF2A to NV4500 adapter and 2 nv4500's.

Just looking for the engine now.

Thanks for the great thread.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Re read this whole thread as I am now doing the same. Plan to do it with a 91.5+ intercooler VE pump motor. Want it to be as quiet as possible. Have a brand new HX35w, 3200 gov spring, fuel pin and possibly valve springs. Do not think the VE pump will allow RPM's that high though. Also have a HF2A to NV4500 adapter and 2 nv4500's.

Just looking for the engine now.

Thanks for the great thread.

Don't know about the VE pump but I havn't even tried going past 3,200 RPMs yet even with my 4K springs. I guess if you need to tow something heavy up a hill you may need it at that range.
Looking forward to your new build. I believe the VE pumps got a bit better mileage as well.

 

[maxamillion2345]

If the scrapyard scale is correct the 80 weighed in at 6,680 this morning with a full tank of diesel. I also had the Edge Star fridge along with my supply box of tools and fluids in the back.
My 96 F350 4WD single cab long bed weighed 7,300 yesterday on same scale.

My 80 loaded up is about the same.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Meant to ask in my last post, how are the front springs working out? I have the slee 4" now with a ARB and M12000 so will need to upgrade.

Do you feel the springs are up to the task or need more? If you where replacing again would it be the same springs?

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Meant to ask in my last post, how are the front springs working out? I have the slee 4" now with a ARB and M12000 so will need to upgrade.

Do you feel the springs are up to the task or need more? If you where replacing again would it be the same springs?

Springs are doing fine and they seemed to settle in nicely. Probably would go the same route again.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

OK great! I'm not sure if there are any springs out there with a higher spring rate.

I'm contemplating changing the rear springs as well since loaded it's a bit lacking.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I need to upgrade my shocks at some point. Would like to try out the Fox.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

I need to upgrade my shocks at some point. Would like to try out the Fox.

I have the Fox shocks, much better ride than the OME I had on before.

I think the ride could be better when loaded, there is a slight underdampend feel. Maybe they need a bit more rebound damping. For the price though..... Can't complain.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

I have the Fox shocks, much better ride than the OME I had on before.

I think the ride could be better when loaded, there is a slight underdampend feel. Maybe they need a bit more rebound damping. For the price though..... Can't complain.

Right now I get a bit of up bounce on the front if that makes any sense. At least its not diving down like when i had the Slee springs in.

 

[Wheelingnoob]

Right now I get a bit of up bounce on the front if that makes any sense. At least its not diving down like when i had the Slee springs in.

Sounds like you need more rebound damping if I understand shocks correctly.

 

[Mr Cimarron]

Sounds like you need more rebound damping if I understand shocks correctly.

I was thinking the same thing but I don't know enough about shocks to even make an educated decision about it. I don't want to get in a trial and error project with shocks. Right now I really can't complain but I know it could be better.