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  1. bowtiebutler956

    A military rebuilt 6.5

    For some reason, I'm not getting any email notification from TTS on the threads I'm subscribed to. Anyway, great work Nate! Your making fast progress, and I can't believe the amount of coolant your engine was getting in it! :eek: I'm happy to say, that with the mega black on my threads, and the...
  2. bowtiebutler956

    Inexpensive Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors.

    Thanks for the advice on how to help keep my rotors from warping WarWagon. I agree, changing out the 4x4 rotors is a pain in the rear, so I hope they last awhile. I thank the Lord every day for the climate I live in. :) I have several friends who live in the rust belt, and I hate working on...
  3. bowtiebutler956

    Rebuild Time

    Agreed. I have a 141 block in my shop that has a couple cracks, and I wouldn't mind trying these out on it. :) Matt
  4. bowtiebutler956

    Rebuild Time

    I know your building a new engine now, but your the one always bragging about running all over creation in your 6.2 with lots of cracks at high boost, and these would worry you. :D Matt
  5. bowtiebutler956

    Inexpensive Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors.

    I'll keep an eye on them TVM, and if they do eventually crack, no big deal for $80 a pair. Just cheap replacement rotors at the auto parts cost more than these. Pads I used were semi metallic. Link here...
  6. bowtiebutler956

    Rebuild Time

    Actually it makes sense TVM. Did you ever visit the site, and read up on them. They have an angles thread pitch, so that as they're tightened, they actually pull the material around them (your block) in tighter around them. I remember reading a post by Missy stating that as you tightened these...
  7. bowtiebutler956

    Rebuild Time

    Thanks for the info, and that was a great idea using an old main cap as a guide. Good Stuff.:) Matt
  8. bowtiebutler956

    Rebuild Time

    Very nice work! Are they difficult to install. Could you elaborate some on whats involved? Thanks Matt
  9. bowtiebutler956

    Inexpensive Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors.

    You bet. Once I've made a couple long trips with a trailer, I'll pull the wheels back off, and have a look at them. Now if they warp, they'll be no need to remove the wheels. :D I'll let you know. Matt
  10. bowtiebutler956

    Inexpensive Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors.

    Don't use the Ebay fitment chart. Scroll down the page, and click on the fitment chart that the actual site has. They tell you that the Ebay chart is wrong. That link is for the 8 lug 2500/3500 single rear wheel trucks, and burbs. Matt
  11. bowtiebutler956

    Inexpensive Drilled/Slotted Brake Rotors.

    I've known for awhile that I was going to need to do front brakes, as the pads were getting thin. My front rotor were cupped (looked the last owner had just slapped pads on without turning the rotor, maybe a couple times), which I've been known to do on occasion, especially on the "pain in the...
  12. bowtiebutler956

    Banks sidewinder exhaust manifold group buy.

    Looks great Leroy! However, when throwing other parts on quick for a photo shoot, you could at least put the valve covers on the side the go on. :D I love the red P400.:eek: Matt
  13. bowtiebutler956

    Rebuild Time

    I've read a fair amount on them, and I have to say, they look like a quality product. :) I say go for it, somebody's got to be the guinea pig. :D Matt
  14. bowtiebutler956

    A military rebuilt 6.5

    Now thats a whole lot of Cadillac! The very definition of Lead Sled, although I'm sure its a little lighter, seeing as its missing 500 cu. inches of American muscle under the hood. :D Matt
  15. bowtiebutler956

    Total Seal Gapless rings?

    I just realized this is a 4 year old thread. So WarWagon, how have those those total seal rings been holding up? Matt
  16. bowtiebutler956

    A military rebuilt 6.5

    Nothing like pics of shiny new high quality parts! :) So Nate, whats the plan on the precups? I assume your Optimizer came with NA cups, so are you swapping over the diamonds you just put in your other 6.5? Matt
  17. bowtiebutler956

    Rebuild Time

    I see that piston has become your avatar. :D Bummer about the block. I often wounder how many crack free 6.5 blocks are even around any more. Thats excluding the Optimizers of course. Matt
  18. bowtiebutler956

    A military rebuilt 6.5

    Very nice Nate! So what color are you going with for your paint? Matt
  19. bowtiebutler956

    Banks sidewinder exhaust manifold group buy.

    Nice work Leroy, and looking good! However, I do need to say that this oring idea wasn't mine. It was the turbonator brothers. Looking forward to the next video, and really hoping I can make it up that way to have a closer look. :) Matt
  20. bowtiebutler956

    A military rebuilt 6.5

    I know its a tedious process, but it will be very rewarding. :) Keep up the great work Nate. Matt
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