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From what I've read on here, 14 psi is max boost for GM turbo For any engine, 18psi is max boost for head bolts. Anything above you'll want head studs. If going to bigger turbo and head studs, you really should install a CAC/ intercooler as well. People have run studded engines without a CAC...

Did you replace all other e- brake cables? The cable that goes from the parking brake pedal back to the adjuster can get really stretched out. I'd make sure all cables are new and verified correct size

@Big T I see what you mean now that I'm attempting to remove the LCAs on my K3500 project. Only on the passenger side at the moment. Rear LCA bolt on the pass side has the head facing the front and won't back out all the way before hitting the union of front diff and CV axle. When you say drop...

If you're interested in bypassing the stock FSU, I installed this draw straw kit on my truck. Have yet to use it as the IP died shortly thereafter and truck has been parallel parked ever since, but I was personally excited to get away from the stock setup...

@ak diesel driver yes the yellow tape I'm referring to is for propane/ natural gas fittings. I know it's not apples to apples with propane/ gas to diesel fuel but just seemed logical to me to use the stuff designed for hydrocarbon exposure. If there is a diesel specific tape/ dope even better...

I don't know if it makes a difference but when wrapping fittings that could have contact with fuel or oil I use the yellow teflon tape that's made for gas lines. Apparently the gas can degrade regular teflon tape so I use the stuff that's supposed to better withstand hydrocarbon exposure.

For an upcoming build, I'm hoping to incorporate a CAC (intercooer) by using the DMax first generation rad & cac in tandem in the K3500's core support. I've read on other forums about this mod being done before, so I'm hoping someone with firsthand experience can chime in with any helpful...

I thought @FellowTraveler was in Florida but I haven't seen him in a while here and when I typed his name it didn't let me select his account... Hope everyone is ok down there

In the thread I linked to the OP ultimately used the manifold with the 90 and just cut the 90 and re- positioned it to point downwards and welded it back. I've got to dry fit things on the blown engine in the dump truck to see if my plan will actually work or if I'll have to get creative.

@EWC this is the manifold for a van/ hummer, stock form used on the passenger side https://www.hummerpartsguy.com/MANIFOLD-EXHAUST-RH-TURBO_p_2132.html When bolted to the driver side it faces forward. The outlet is flanged like the outlet of a turbo; a flat faced flare is needed with a v-band...

@Big T It's a very clean low mileage Optimizer takeout. I never bothered to look up the date code, any chance you could decipher it Chris? I found it on marketplace 2 years ago just outside of Cleveland. Someone had bought it as a takeout and installed leaky head studs so they sold the engine...

Looks fantastic Chris! The engine is going in a 1993 K3500 1 ton dump truck. Will see lots of work hauling construction materials and equipment. Still working on getting a built DB2 to mate with the engine. This engine is hopefully going to get the custom front crossover using the Banks...

@Big T upper or lower? I have two spare upper intakes

I guess I'm also biased by living in the rust/ salt belt, that was my main factor in weighing the extra cost. But if that's not a concern then yeah why spend the extra money. My aluminized exhaust on my pickup is less than 5 years old and already rusting good in some spots

With the stainless being only $50 more I don't see why anyone would go aluminized. Seems well worth the extra 50 to me

Here's the best price on stainless https://www.dieselpowerproducts.com/p-mels-4-turbo-back-exhaust-94-00-65l-gm-diesel.aspx Quadstar looks to have the best price on Aluminized with shipping included in price Here's the same kit from Summit, not sure what shipping is...

I only heard of this recently myself. There's a fellow I'm getting some GMT800 parts from sometime next month who has done this upgrade and offered to share how to go about it. I'll pick his brain when we meet up and report back here. Apparently it's a very noticeable difference especially when...

@Twisted Steel Performance in another thread I linked @SnowDrift to a '93 6.5 that was getting parted out so he could get throttle bracket and cruise module. I think the truck is an automatic. Also think it's located in Michigan so not exactly close to you but perhaps someone could scoop it up...

@Glagulator thank you for sharing, I didn't know the PCM only controlled the GPR after a DB2 swap. I thought that the PCM was necessary for those wanting to keep cruise control too. Given that detail, do you know of a more simple way to wire in CC? From what I recall Bobbie Martin's guide has...

@Stoney the beefsteaks are either marbone or ginfiz hard to say for sure which one when not fully ripe. The unripe tomatoes in the second pic are Granadero