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So, apparantly the cummins bug has bit my In-laws, as they just brought one home! I was actually very disappointed in seeing this new truck. Last time they went out and got a truck, they came home with a 3/4 chevy 6.0l gasser. Before they brought that one home, I told them to take me along for consulting before buying. So when I saw this one in the driveway I was very frustrated. But, lo and behold, they told the lot they wanted to take it home for a little and have me look it over. They wanted a new truck because theirs is only getting 3k in trade in-value and the transmission is supposedly going out. Fuel mileage took a big dive. Started a thread on this issue a while back and was going to try and figure it out but just have not got the time. So they took it to a repair shop and diagnosed it to be the intake manifold gaskets leaking. They are notorious for getting themselved into bad deals, and if I can help it, I'll try and help keep that from happening again. MY FIL fits into the stereotypical statistic that a person buys a new vehicle every 4 years. Well, its been about that long... Now, I'm concerned about them getting this truck as I just don't see them using it. The most he would do with it, now, because he is all broke up is, take it for a road trip. They are talking about getting a TT to take to AZ for the winters, but I dunno. But to me, the majority of its life, unless I use it, will be driving it no more than 10 miles a day. We all know what that does to these trucks. I do plan on getting pictures up soon too as I want some input on this with visuals. But for the moment, here is some verbage on it: Its a 2002 3/4. Its an automatic with 4wd and has 170k miles. I have not checked the gears on it, but I suspect they are 3.55's. Its got a lift kit in it, has a fass 150 and I think its an EDGE JWA. Except the screen is not like the new LCD touchscreen. Its a small LCD screen with some buttons on the side. I don't think the readouts are correct on some either... The previous owner has put some mods in it. Its got a DELPHI steering box, gooseneck hitch, and a built transmission. Also has a 4" exhaust. Those are just the mods that I can figure out by checking it over in the dark. There are some more things I want to look into when I get a chance. My in-laws are going to get the number to the previous owner so I can talk to him as I guess he has all the paperwork on everything thats been done to it and maintenance records as well. I checked to see if it was a 53 block and it was not. I checked to see if the water jacket was cracked anyways as I wanted to be sure and saw no crack. Its got the OEM filter housing but NO k&N! The batteries need new connections and sprayed with protector. Its got a CEL on, and tried the 3 key trick but no codes came up. I'm going to o'reilly's and use their code reader... The front crank seal is leaking and I also suspect the vacuum pump needs a new seal kit as well. Did not think to check the tappet cover... Yep, and I got to see an actual HX35. Now I know I have an HX40! Thing is so small compared to the 40! Someone rebadged the truck with 3500 instead and I'm wondering if they put in the 1ton springs and did the font and rear diffs, etc? I don't remember, does this model year have the KDP? I thought they could, right? I checked the fluids and they all look like they are new. EXCEPT, and heaven help me if this is so, but there is a castrol oil sticker on the windshield! IIRC, castrol does not make diesel oil, right? Interior is practically flawless. Even the driver seat is firm! It was a night and day difference between this truck and mine. Kind of makes me wonder how... Driving, it definitely is a diff. trans build than mine. Mine is supposed to be for tow/haul. Winds up much higher and is noisier. Truck starts without a hiccup as well. It will GET UP AND GOOOO! I will say it definitely can put you back in your seat. Hit 90 on a straight away without even realizing it! Wonder how much smoke I made? lol... A couple other things I noticed, too, was the fuel pressure readout says 33psi no matter what. So I dunno if its sender or if it really is 33psi. AS well, the trans temp said 230 degrees! That one must be working as the temp would fluctuate a little up and down. Is'nt that BAD?! The asking price for it almost $15k. They're going to do 3k trade in and 2k down. So they will be paying on the remaining 10k at probably around 250/mo. So, guys, school me! The in-laws are hoping to have it over the weekend so I can drive it and look it over more, too. Might even go get my bees in it! So I'm going to have a few days with it atleast and that will give me time to go over things as you guys see fit. Then I can get pictures, too!

Yea, the most I would think you would see in gain may be the lower EGT's. Which means you can push it further...

Yep, I was wrong, I coulda have sworn they had them! Can't even find them on ebay! May very well be a dealer item!

...rockauto.

You can download the factory service manual off the site, here. Has all the torque specs you need. As well, if the valve cover gasket is leaking, replace it. I will re-use mine, but when it starts leaking, it needs replaced.

Good thing about the spruce, its an evergreen and loaded with turpentine! Won't have to worry about needles or bugs, but might have to clean it up when that sap flows!

Nice! Tood bad we all werent closer to each other! I'd take a hand on doing my he351ve swap!

Aint it true!

From CDA its approx 45-60 minutes North

Have you referred to any of the swap writeups done on cummins forum?

Dunno if you know about it or not, but I would highly recommend using mold-resistant drywall and cement board when redoing it.

Hmm, and maybe while you pass through from MT to WA, you can stop here, on your way through! You'll take I90, right?

I had a bit of a reply for that comment, but I can't seem to put it into words, lol.

Not to hijack your thread, but I do not have a timeline on when I want it in. I'm trying to piece it together part by part until I have all I need. Then hopefully get it done over a weekend... I would definitely like to be the first to do that writeup on here!

Hey! Sweet! Now, you'll get to play with all the toys!

There is a couple options in mind, depends on whether or not it will be available by the time I'm ready to do the swap. Otherwise I may do fleece or banshee controller.

I don't understand how you could say that... The rv275's is an injector just like any other. I don't see how if putting it in any truck automatically can give anyone that 275hp number. If I had a truck with 150hp and put them in, I don't get 120hp out of them.

http://www.jet-hot.com/ ...your welcome!

I'll be doing the he351ve, soon, too!

I was once told the excursion won't fit into a garage. Too long! I've never like the idea of them. If it was strictly between those 3 choices, the mega cab would be the choice. If it was me, I'd look into the 1/2 ton diesel truck.

Well, bilsteins seem to always be a good choice.

...I wonder, what gears are you running?

With them, you are going to be able to get too hot, I guarantee it. Its just going to be in all how you drive it. Dont expect to goose the crap out of it and not think you will ever get too hot. Just drive it smart, and you'll be fine.

Hmm, might be a good idea to wait a little longer. There may be a new lift pump design coming out that you want to consider instead...