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Got roughly 1500 bucks to spend on prep for long towing trip
- Thread starter great white
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NVW
Well-Known Member
Just pulling your leg, your biggest problem is you have too much time to worry about what could go wrong. Most likely you will have no problems if you watch your gauges.
ak diesel driver
6.5 driver
so just have it shipped
chevyCowboy
I might be crazy but i ain't dumb
i just ordered a fluidampner from Farmboys Diesel performance for 414.95 free shiping but it is ups ground. i would think twice about the dorman dampners iv had 2 seperate now.
as far as the exhaust goes why dont you have it sent to one of us US guys and then have them ship it how ever works for canada
as far as the exhaust goes why dont you have it sent to one of us US guys and then have them ship it how ever works for canada
great white
Well-Known Member
They won't.
If I do, it's on my coin.
If i drive, I get .50 a KM, pull the trailer and get .75 a KM.
That's a dif between $3400 and $5100 in fuel alone....
steelydan
New Member
I ship all my parts to Ship Happens in Sumas Wa...Costs $5.00 for them to receive it then you can walk across the border and pick it up.
Works good if you live in the Lower Mainland.
If you think 6.5 parts and spendy in Canada, try buying Porsche parts up here....ouch.
Works good if you live in the Lower Mainland.
If you think 6.5 parts and spendy in Canada, try buying Porsche parts up here....ouch.
GM Guy
Manual Trans. 2WD Enthusiast
8K dollar 4x4 CCSB d-max zf6? http://omaha.craigslist.org/cto/2097839963.html
how would it work if a forum member was hired to tow it? would you still get fuel reimbursed? or do they require proof that you did it yourself?
I wouldnt worry too bad, we have driven dads 96 for a long time with tons of blowby, and the only reason we are not using it now is wore out injectors (misses at idle, quick blip will smooth it out) and it pisses out of the rear main and pan.
It seems you take care of your stuff well, so I think a good solid inspection and service will take you a long ways. Your guages will allow you to monitor with precision and see any temp increases coming on. Personally, I would just upgrade the exhaust and put a fluidampr on, judging by the luck chevycowboy has had with the newer dormans. take your foot out of it on hills, and IMHO you will be fine.
heck, if I drove dads bone stock 92 hauling 23K combination weight 1K miles and held 70 mph on a 90 degree summer day with a flat, low wind drag load,(disassembled offset disc and a 3 section sweeep machine (alfalfa crowner, whatever you want to call it) you should be able to tow your combination weight.
best of luck to you!
how would it work if a forum member was hired to tow it? would you still get fuel reimbursed? or do they require proof that you did it yourself?
I wouldnt worry too bad, we have driven dads 96 for a long time with tons of blowby, and the only reason we are not using it now is wore out injectors (misses at idle, quick blip will smooth it out) and it pisses out of the rear main and pan.
It seems you take care of your stuff well, so I think a good solid inspection and service will take you a long ways. Your guages will allow you to monitor with precision and see any temp increases coming on. Personally, I would just upgrade the exhaust and put a fluidampr on, judging by the luck chevycowboy has had with the newer dormans. take your foot out of it on hills, and IMHO you will be fine.
heck, if I drove dads bone stock 92 hauling 23K combination weight 1K miles and held 70 mph on a 90 degree summer day with a flat, low wind drag load,(disassembled offset disc and a 3 section sweeep machine (alfalfa crowner, whatever you want to call it) you should be able to tow your combination weight.
best of luck to you!
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handcannon
Well-Known Member
I don't know if this info will be any help for you. I got my Diamond Eye exhaust from TV Diesel. It was shipped to me from Athena, Oregon. Athena is a little blip in the road on Hwy 11 between Pendleton, OR (on Interstate 84) and Walla Walla, WA. I'm 6 hours away from Athena but maybe there is somebody else on here that is close enough they could pick up your system at will call and ship to you.
Don
great white
Well-Known Member
That would be great except I'm stuck on the damn island. 100 Bucks each way to get on and off plus at least a 100 bucks in fuel just to get there.
I'm looking at around 250 bucks for TVdiesel or SSdiesel to ship ups....
See`above, not sure if it would be any cheaper.
Also, it seems USPS won't accept exhaust, too big.
I'm thinking I'm just gonna have to "bend over a take it" when the time comes.
Guess the question is: 900 for Walts Stainless system or 500 for aluminized pipe.......
:rolleyes5:
Woody35
Active Member
go with alumnized pipe. paint it so it doesnt rust and call it a day
great white
Well-Known Member
just bought a devils own 3 bar stage 2 injection kit NIB for 230 bucks.
http://www.alcohol-injection.com/3-bar-stage-2-367.html
Retails new for 360
Now I can make use of my 3 bar map sensor for more than just reading boost:
Kinda what I had planned all along....
http://www.alcohol-injection.com/3-bar-stage-2-367.html
Retails new for 360
Now I can make use of my 3 bar map sensor for more than just reading boost:
Kinda what I had planned all along....
great white
Well-Known Member
You know what?
I'm tird of trying to chase down a new exhaust.
I'm going to order a 3" down pipe and use the 3" system I have hanging in the garage.
The system I have has a Magnaflow 3" in/out high flow converter (keeping it all mniiiice and legal, see?), a 3" in/out cherry bomb elite (really is 3", not necked down inside like most are) and 3" pipe.
The pipe isn't "mandrel bent" but it's not "crinkle bent either".
It from my 89 eclb, so same length as my 98. Here's a clippy of it on my 89 350:
[video=youtube;FMiMdIGL7Q0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMiMdIGL7Q0[/video]
At worst, I'll have to get a small piece made up to go from the down pipe to the converter.
All done for around 200 bucks (price of downpipe and shipping).
I'll give the aluminized pipe a nice coat of black header paint like I did for the 2.5 inch crossover pipe.
I'll have barely cracked $500 bucks on my $1500 total.
Got's lots o' money left over for my fluidampr now!
I'm tird of trying to chase down a new exhaust.
I'm going to order a 3" down pipe and use the 3" system I have hanging in the garage.
The system I have has a Magnaflow 3" in/out high flow converter (keeping it all mniiiice and legal, see?), a 3" in/out cherry bomb elite (really is 3", not necked down inside like most are) and 3" pipe.
The pipe isn't "mandrel bent" but it's not "crinkle bent either".
It from my 89 eclb, so same length as my 98. Here's a clippy of it on my 89 350:
[video=youtube;FMiMdIGL7Q0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FMiMdIGL7Q0[/video]
At worst, I'll have to get a small piece made up to go from the down pipe to the converter.
All done for around 200 bucks (price of downpipe and shipping).
I'll give the aluminized pipe a nice coat of black header paint like I did for the 2.5 inch crossover pipe.
I'll have barely cracked $500 bucks on my $1500 total.
Got's lots o' money left over for my fluidampr now!
Ed HD
Formerly: Dad's 05 LLY
I take it that the 6.5 is paid off, and there's no way you could float payments on an 04-ish Duramax?
great white
Well-Known Member
98 was paid for the day I bought it.
Don't want to, and probably shouldn't if I could, take out another car loan.
Besides, my 98 is "rust free" (essentially, little bit on lower door skins and that's it).
It will eventually get either a P400 6.5 or an LB7.
I just need the current 599 block to hold out long enough to make it possible....both in time and $$$.
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Crankme69
New Member
No can do!
AMEN to that. I have not had a car payment since 1990...I would love to have a new durmax if I could swing it without payments. Ya look at things a little different when ya have to cut that amount loose all at once. No payments for me :nonod:
AMEN to that. I have not had a car payment since 1990...I would love to have a new durmax if I could swing it without payments. Ya look at things a little different when ya have to cut that amount loose all at once. No payments for me :nonod:
great white
Well-Known Member
I've been hoarding parts for my fuel delivery system for a while. Figured I better get started and make use of it before I start sucking up diesel from various places all the way across the continent.
I found a local place today that sells the push lok fittings and adapters I needed to finish the fuel system.
Cheap too!
$1.58 a foot for the 1/2" 300 psi push lok hose.
I bought two straight swivels, two Racor adapters and a swivel to 1/4" pipe adapter for 6 bucks!
So now I've got all the parts I need lined up and ready to go:
Like I've always said:
"If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right"
All I need now is a bit of decent weather.....:rolleyes5:
I found a local place today that sells the push lok fittings and adapters I needed to finish the fuel system.
Cheap too!
$1.58 a foot for the 1/2" 300 psi push lok hose.
I bought two straight swivels, two Racor adapters and a swivel to 1/4" pipe adapter for 6 bucks!
So now I've got all the parts I need lined up and ready to go:
Like I've always said:
"If it's worth doing, it's worth doing right"
All I need now is a bit of decent weather.....:rolleyes5:
racedaymechanic
Active Member
Im new to this forum but not 6.5 Trucks, sounds like you have a good idea as to what you might need, one thing I would do if you havnt already is pull the cover off the rear diff and let the old Grease drain out, spray it out good with brake clean, new gasket fresh Syn 75/90 and take a good look at that ring gear while you have the cover off
great white
Well-Known Member
Yup, all the fluids and filters get changed before I leave.
Engine, trans, transfer case, front rear diff, coolant.
Fuel will take care of changing itself.
:rolleyes5:
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Matt Bachand
Depends on the 6.5
I'm not sure if exhaust is where you want to cut corners. The additional pressure of the 3" system, PLUS the cat will no doubt = higher EGT.
If to run the 3" system, at least lose the cat.
If to run the 3" system, at least lose the cat.
robzombie4551
robzombie4551
X2^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^. Matt's right.
Your truck will thank you with lower egts. I run 3 in. straight pipe/ no cat/muffler and it isn't enough when towing steep grades. 4 in. D/E in the spring before camping season starts is a must for me. Don't be cheap where it really counts. Your truck will thank you, and your towing heavier than I am. So I would say it's a must, especially if 1500 is burning a hole in your pocket. That and the WMI is your best money spent besides a tune, which you can't fully utilize without the above mentioned improvements anyway.
JUST MY 2 CENTS Have a safe trip.
Your truck will thank you with lower egts. I run 3 in. straight pipe/ no cat/muffler and it isn't enough when towing steep grades. 4 in. D/E in the spring before camping season starts is a must for me. Don't be cheap where it really counts. Your truck will thank you, and your towing heavier than I am. So I would say it's a must, especially if 1500 is burning a hole in your pocket. That and the WMI is your best money spent besides a tune, which you can't fully utilize without the above mentioned improvements anyway.
JUST MY 2 CENTS Have a safe trip.