If you could go back in time when your truck only had 63K miles

[Me78569]

it's a V12 man..... only manly men drive v12's

 

 

Anyways 63.000 mile cummins.  I'd sell it and buy a newer truck with a good dash  

[JAG1]

I'd keep it garaged and wait when newer trucks cost  200 grand with three times EPA stuff and sell it for 100 grand..

 

Everyone will be jumpin' for it.

[Me78569]

11 minutes ago, JAG1 said:

I'd keep it garaged and wait when newer trucks cost  200 grand with three times EPA stuff and sell it for 100 grand..

 

Everyone will be jumpin' for it.

so about 5 years at the current rate of increase? lolol

[JAG1]

That's about right.

 

not much inflation, must be dollar devaluation.

 

 

Edited February 25, 2017 by JAG1

[JDHudsn]

Ok guys I think I might have a slight delay on the upgrades. I have been watching my gauges and I have noticed I cannot build more than 17 psi of boost. Even when I am running the quad on hot. I have attached my log so you guys can see. I have orderd a boost elbow but I am not sure if I have a bigger problem on my hands. What do you guys think?

 

*guess I cannot attach a picture because it's too big. 

Edited March 3, 2017 by JDHudsn

[Me78569]

host the image on photo bucket or similar.

 

 

 

Boost leak test 

Boost elbow

come back and tell us what you find.

[Ilikeoldfords]

Definitely time for a boost test.

 

I know the power stuff sounds like fun and games but depending on what you are running for a lift pump that would be my very first upgrade at this point. There is no point in big power stuff if you cant provide the fuel to use it. Then some good RV275 injectors and call it good. That coupled with the Quad will be everything you could ask for if you are sticking to you power goals.

[Mopar1973Man]

Most likely no boost elbow would do it.

[JDHudsn]

UPDATE:

Boost elbow installed. I purchased the adjustable one and decided to put it in without cranking it all the way down. Easily seeing 24psi now! Thanks everyone!! 

 

@IlikeoldfordsI have already put a FASS 150 lift pump on the truck with 1/2" lines from the bean sump to the VP44. So I am safe in that department. 

[JDHudsn]

Update everyone:

I want to build my truck right and want it to last many years.

 

I purchased a set of ARP head studs. I have read many different posts all over the internet. I plan on replacing one stud at a time and re-torquing 3 times (head gasket is still in good condition). Do you guys have any links for the best instructions you have come across?

 

I also purchased a set of 7x.009 SAC injectors that I will be installing as well. I am beginning to do my research on installing those. Again if you guys have any useful links that would be greatly appreciated.

 

Please give me whatever advice you guys can offer. I would like to do this right the first time to avoid problems down the road.

 

Thanks guys!

[jlbayes]

There should be no need to retorque when replacing studs one by one. Gasket is already compressed. Buy a bottle of arp or moly lube. ARP does not provide enough in the package.

[Me78569]

Retorque them 3 times then drive easy on it for ~3-5 days then retorque again. you will be surpised how much they tighten up.

 

we have a good injector install article here, I would check the artciles section.

 

 

You will have to forgive me I don't know the rest of your specs?  Auto 5/6 speed?  etc.

[JDHudsn]

29 minutes ago, Me78569 said:

Retorque them 3 times then drive easy on it for ~3-5 days then retorque again. you will be surpised how much they tighten up.

 

we have a good injector install article here, I would check the artciles section.

 

 

You will have to forgive me I don't know the rest of your specs?  Auto 5/6 speed?  etc.

 

I haven't figured out how to navigate this site very well but I will look in the articles section if I can find it!

 

my truck is a 5 speed. 

 

Do do you guys truly believe the studs stretch? Seems to me that it would be the gasket compressing...

 

@jlbayes I purchased a big bottle of ARP lube for the job??!

[Me78569]

I am sure they stretch some, but the compression of the gasket is what I noticed after a week.  

 

 

as for the articles, heres the gold

 

https://mopar1973man.com/cummins/articles.html/24-valve-2nd-generation_50/

 

 

Edited May 17, 2017 by Me78569

[jlbayes]

Nope. Just the gasket compressing which it is already done by now. 

[Me78569]

after ~1 week my torque on the head studs was ~#15 less than after the install process.

[jlbayes]

What did you torque them to initially? I installed mine with a new gasket at the time. Really didn't move much the 2nd time and none the third. Did you break them loose first or just pull on them when you retorqued?

[Me78569]

135 # I think

 

Just break them loose.

[JDHudsn]

9 hours ago, Me78569 said:

I am sure they stretch some, but the compression of the gasket is what I noticed after a week.  

 

 

as for the articles, heres the gold

 

https://mopar1973man.com/cummins/articles.html/24-valve-2nd-generation_50/

 

 

Thank you very much!!

 

@Me78569are you saying your existing gasket compressed that much after you upgraded the studs?

 

@jlbayes how many lbs do you have yours torqued down to?

[Me78569]

Still have OEM gasket as far as I know.  It crushed quite a lot.  I was suprised to see that much difference in the Torque on the nut after a week