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It screws into the turbo on the oil inlet. I tried to run -3 an line but that turned out to be a hassle so I went with -4 an line.
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It screws into the turbo on the oil inlet. I tried to run -3 an line but that turned out to be a hassle so I went with -4 an line.
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A/C line update
Well two days and a tank of gas and I have a solution in the works.
I called Slee late yesterday to order his O2 flanges and he mentioned the build. I mentioned my A/C woes and he mentioned that he ended up buying his own tooling for doing it himself. At this point the pit in my stomach got a little deeper.
He also mentioned that he has the factory ends lopped off and new ones soldered on to except hose and crimps that are common here in the US. What is on the factory stuff is metric and not compatible.
I finally found the info for a hydraulic shop that I've used before and drove over to talk with them. First thing the guys says is that we lop off the ends, sweat on a new fitting and crimp on new lines. Awesome!
So the line is being worked up and I'll have a solution to show everyone in a day or so.
Well two days and a tank of gas and I have a solution in the works.
I called Slee late yesterday to order his O2 flanges and he mentioned the build. I mentioned my A/C woes and he mentioned that he ended up buying his own tooling for doing it himself. At this point the pit in my stomach got a little deeper.
He also mentioned that he has the factory ends lopped off and new ones soldered on to except hose and crimps that are common here in the US. What is on the factory stuff is metric and not compatible.
I finally found the info for a hydraulic shop that I've used before and drove over to talk with them. First thing the guys says is that we lop off the ends, sweat on a new fitting and crimp on new lines. Awesome!
So the line is being worked up and I'll have a solution to show everyone in a day or so.
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I received the modded A/C line today and am really pleased with it.
These first pictures shows how they cut and sweated a fitting on each end and used common lines to those new fittings.
These first pictures shows how they cut and sweated a fitting on each end and used common lines to those new fittings.
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and these next two pics shows the new routing of the line. I simply removed the hard line that dropped the connection down low and am connecting straight into the heater core.
I still need to modify the brace that bolts to the shock tower but right now it will come back out for down pipe construction.
I still need to modify the brace that bolts to the shock tower but right now it will come back out for down pipe construction.
Very nice Rick.
How long do you think before it's running?
How long do you think before it's running?
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I'm hoping a month. The next big hurdle is the down pipe and exhaust. The intake and intercooler should be rather easy as it's not as confined.
TrickyT
Hate that mud...
Very elegant solution! Great tip from Slee and well executed.
Nice job! I have my AC hanging in place as i was scared to try to remove it fearing i would never get the cooling capacity back or i would break a line that was made from unobtanium.
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Thanks
To be honest, after talking with Christo I really didn't think I would find a shop to do that kind of work. Stuff like this is really uncommon around here. But I got lucky and the first shop after talking with him did it that way as the norm. There is nothing worse than having to teach a shop how to do this kind of custom work.
Moving that line up there really solves a lot of problems with the down pipe and waste gate pipes. The biggest one was the pipe from the waste gate. That A/C line was right in the way in it's factory position.
i had same problem with ac line. did same solution as you.
i also ended up using a restrictor on myrebuilt turbo instal as the first try leaked without the restrictor.
am still running 10lbs of boost. ran her wide open for miles at a time and lots of hillclimbs at KOH without any problems. 91 octane. no noticed ping yet
im running 20w50 oil since the turbo rebuild. change it every 6 months (less than every 150 miles)
i also ended up using a restrictor on myrebuilt turbo instal as the first try leaked without the restrictor.
am still running 10lbs of boost. ran her wide open for miles at a time and lots of hillclimbs at KOH without any problems. 91 octane. no noticed ping yet
im running 20w50 oil since the turbo rebuild. change it every 6 months (less than every 150 miles)
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I'm going to wimp out and start by running 7psi. I want to heat cycle the manifold and not push too much heat into it.
I'm planning on using this truck for a cross country trip at the end of July, after that it's getting some more air.
I'm planning on using this truck for a cross country trip at the end of July, after that it's getting some more air.
I'm the same as you, Rick, I'm erring on the side of caution and will also be running low boost of a little while just to make sure everything is working properly.
Thanks for the info on the AC line, I suspect I will be doing a similar mod as well. Luckily, there are several shops around able to do this mod. It's nice to be able to shop around and get the best idea on how things like this should be done. Usually your gut instinct tells you who's right and wrong.
Keep up the good work, I can imagine it's a very exciting time right now for you. Light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak.
Thanks for the info on the AC line, I suspect I will be doing a similar mod as well. Luckily, there are several shops around able to do this mod. It's nice to be able to shop around and get the best idea on how things like this should be done. Usually your gut instinct tells you who's right and wrong.
Keep up the good work, I can imagine it's a very exciting time right now for you. Light at the end of the tunnel, so to speak.
Rick,
If you don't have a shop lined up yet to fabricate your down pipe Dave's Customs in Charlton, MA is who did mine. He only uses stainless and special clamps, much like v-band clamps, at ALL joins. He is an absolute artist with a tig torch. His full-time job is working in hospitals and nuclear sites, so he knows his stuff.
Dave's Custom Creations
If you don't have a shop lined up yet to fabricate your down pipe Dave's Customs in Charlton, MA is who did mine. He only uses stainless and special clamps, much like v-band clamps, at ALL joins. He is an absolute artist with a tig torch. His full-time job is working in hospitals and nuclear sites, so he knows his stuff.
Dave's Custom Creations
wow. Theres gonna be a line of 80's at Ricks place soon.
fzjconvert
one hand, two ducks
Any updates?
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I'm finishing up the down pipe and 3" exhaust. I should have some pics next weekend.
fzjconvert
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Rick very cool, thanks for the update!
i was running 6psi and last week i installed my water injection so now im pushing 10psi WOW i like it better now
i bet you will feel the power 
Can you explain the water injection a bit more, like how you have it set up and feeding from?
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