Hey,  Is  there  any info  about   12v  mods...   a place or site that has   'well known' and proven  mods  for various power level increases?    I've checked out  several sites that sell the  stuff,  but  It  would be nice to  see what  'harmonizes'  with  each other!

 

We all know about  more fuel.....needs more air..........yada yada..

But  I'm getting ready to start on my 12v,  and   hopefully will be  'dusting' off the  credit card! 

 

I'm  hoping  to   buy a  known  'set of  mods'  that  work  very well with each other,  and  not have to deal with   'severe turbo lag, or  coal-train-on-fire  smoke...     I've   studied  ISX's  set up...  and  that appeals to me.  It basically  gives  everything to the engine,  and  DRIVER is  responsible for  how it's   managed.  However,   I  am probably not the only one who will be  wheeling this set up,  and  putting a  inexperienced  driver behind  that steering wheel  may not  be  too cool.....   

 

First thing  I'll do is  see  what is  still good  on my current  1997 12v.  (turbo)    If  it's  still serviceable,   It'll  go back to work.  If not,  well,  now is the time for   'upgrades'. 

 

I'm going  with a NV 5600 with  1 3/8th  input    and  valair clutch,    at least a  4 inch  turbo back  exhaust,   bhaf.      

After that,    This project is  going to be  a   'all in all out'  as far as  mods.   I plan  on  putting it all together as  a  complete package....  no  needing  this, or  that...  for the next year!  

Mntom also has  a  similar  rig?  (no doubt there are  thousands  of   12v's  running around with similar  power!

I'm  shooting for   mid 3 to  high  300's  @  stock  rpms.    

Geez,  this  has  been  close to 2 years  since  I bought  the  dumb  roller in Wyoming!    I am most definitely not getting any younger  either!

Thanks!  

 

Ya know,  I never  asked the kid  how  it landed,  or how long it ran afterward...

I do remember him  saying he drove it for about a week afterward,   until he found another  ride.    He  was tired  of  not having  glass, and crawling in and out of the rear window, and it was  getting  cold  in eastern Colorado!   He  already found  a  cab and box  when I came along.    (I got  both in the  sale).

 

Oil  sumps  don't work worth a dang  when  inverted do they!!.......  geez,   I better pull the pan  and  pop  a  main or two,  and  a couple of rod caps...   sheesh.

If that's the case then you won't need to pull the pan or a main. If it was going to grenade you probably would have well before you got it. For a power upgrade like you want just remember KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid. Just play with the plate, timing, AFC and maybe some slightly larger injectors. That simple.

Whose clutch do you have to put in there? Maybe contact them for advice since there is a high probability that they would know if you need to upgrade the hydros.

If that's the case then you won't need to pull the pan or a main. If it was going to grenade you probably would have well before you got it. For a power upgrade like you want just remember KISS. Keep It Simple Stupid. Just play with the plate, timing, AFC and maybe some slightly larger injectors. That simple.

Whose clutch do you have to put in there? Maybe contact them for advice since there is a high probability that they would know if you need to upgrade the hydros.

Since  I'm going with  the Nv5600,   I'll need  the  right  flywheel.  (and  the  spacer for the starter)   So,   been  looking at  the  kits  that come  with  everything  needed for this  swap.  

Pretty sure I'll stay away from a   DD,     so   I'm  leaning towards     something  rated  ~ 450-500,    valair,  southbend..   etc...  most of  these outfits  have   this  trans swap  conversion  available...    Then it  comes  down to  the  cost/ reviews  from  others  on a particular clutch.

 

Yah,   I  like  the kiss system.   Less to go haywire  down the road...   and   easier to diagnose  when  things  fly apart!

Thanks  Tom.

oh man,  it's  snowing  again...   I can't  catch a break!    I bet if  I  opened up a  snow plowing  business..   it would be  70 degrees!

What are your goals? If you are just gonna fooling around I would go with a sb con-okhd. If you might sled pull than I would go with a sb 3250 street dual disk. Its easier to drive than a 3800 dual disk.

typical  ranch duties.       pulling the   hay sled,   24 ft  flatbed,   and  the  24 livestock trailer...

When   unhooked,     I   kinda want it to  'bark'  a little,  maybe show  some  teeth,    an   'play'  with the  'other children'...     That's  kinda why I'm considering about  100-150  hp more clutch  than  what  I'm really needing.

But,   isn't this  how all  insane  builds  start?   

Ya go with the ones i suggested. If you need any deals on parts let me know. I will hook you up