12V Engine project vol.2

[wagoneer]

Damn, things look good!! Lot of pipe work going on under that hood.
Did I miss what you're doing with the air cylinder for VGT control?

I'm trying to use double acting air cylinder to control the VGT. Using boost and drive pressure.

 

[wagoneer]

All the pipes are done. Today I put all together to see is everything ok.
Seems to be ok.

 

[DieselFanatic87]

Who's doing your trans? I saw the DTT on the flexplate it looked like.
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[wagoneer]

I have DTT flexplate,TC, shafts and valvebody. All other upgrade parts I bought from PATC 46RE 47RE 48RE Transmissions, Performance Transmission A518, 518

 

[DieselFanatic87]

Whats your opinion on dtt? If you dont mind me asking

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[Red Sleeper]

Hm, you're going to have to let us know how that air cylinder works out.

Looking really good sir! Love the look of all that polished tubing.

 

[wagoneer]

Whats your opinion on dtt? If you dont mind me asking

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All positive. Valvebody works great and TC is what we agreed.I have DTT parts 5+ years now and they are working great.
They were also very helpful and explained things nicely.

 

[wagoneer]

Hm, you're going to have to let us know how that air cylinder works out.

Looking really good sir! Love the look of all that polished tubing.

Thanks. I will test some different air cylinders to see what is best. i'll let you know if I have any news.

 

[wagoneer]

Super slow progress
At Least today I made pipe to connect the turbo and exhaust pipe. Also I took all apart for the final installation. Also have to clean some welding stitches inside the pipe.

 

[big_bran]

awesome build. very cool to see someone do some custom work. hope getting parts over there gets a little smoother for you!

 

[wagoneer]

Last few days I been building my truck. I clean all inside weldings. I ported and polished the exhaust manifold and matched all adapters and gaskets.

 

[wagoneer]

Then I got the cover for adjustable pump gear and install it.

 

[AsTroSS]

Check the fan clearance !!!

 

[wagoneer]

And of course the "BLING"
If it is not fast,it at least will shines beautifully :hehe::lolly:
All pipes and valve covers and HE351 cold side and intake manifold are polished.

 

[wagoneer]

The fan clearance is ok

 

[wagoneer]

And because the engine and accessories are all new and shiny I had to paint under the hood as well.

 

[wagoneer]

First assembly night. I think lots of sleepless nights are coming.
Day in the work- evening at home and night in the garage

 

[Headcase98002]

Very nice, I like a clean engine bay!

 

[WUnderwood]

that fresh red paint and the polished metal look GREAT together

 

[AsTroSS]

All I can say, more shiny items arrived today ...:evil