maxwedgehead
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I wanted to get some opinions from people that have done with more than me considering this is my first 1000+ build. I was planning on running stock bottom end and I started tearing my truck down for everything to go on top of it. When I pulled the head one piston is slightly melted which was totally unexpected. Engine is a 2006 5.9L.
Fast forward, engine is out and fixing to be tore down. I already bought a used set of R&R billet rods. I was thinking the 03-04 QSB Cummins pistons. Thoughts? something else I could use? Or maybe Mahle? If I got 03-04 do they need delipped? Mahle vs Cummins head gaskets? Im planning on using Clevite H bearings in it, going to run a 188/220 cam.
Opinions? things I've missed or should change? Any clearances I should take note of not being on the factory side of the specifications? Any input is appreciated.
Fast forward, engine is out and fixing to be tore down. I already bought a used set of R&R billet rods. I was thinking the 03-04 QSB Cummins pistons. Thoughts? something else I could use? Or maybe Mahle? If I got 03-04 do they need delipped? Mahle vs Cummins head gaskets? Im planning on using Clevite H bearings in it, going to run a 188/220 cam.
Opinions? things I've missed or should change? Any clearances I should take note of not being on the factory side of the specifications? Any input is appreciated.