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Re: 3+3 2500
« Reply #500 on: August 19, 2019, 08:08:26 PM »
ok. sounds good. i’ll check it out. i wonder if 90s are ok as opposed to straight out..?

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« Reply #501 on: August 19, 2019, 08:10:20 PM »
Get the cheaper one and put whatever angle you want. SS would be cool.
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« Reply #502 on: August 20, 2019, 08:57:13 AM »
anyone know right off hand what size the injector o rings are for the LBZ? can’t find a size, only need one and i’m having a hard time spending $10-20 in shipping for what should be a $.50 part..

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« Reply #503 on: August 24, 2019, 07:18:08 AM »
got it nearly buttoned up yesterday

my only concern is the LB7 up pipe seems to be slightly twisted/barely touching the head. wondering is the turbo is in the wrong spot or if the manifold is slightly too far forward. hard to imagine since there are obviously bolts that hold it in place but i guess there could be 1/16” of play in the holes..? just looks alittle odd sitting like that..













anyone else seeing what i’m seeing? i’ll try and get some better pics of it next week when i got pick it up. but it just seems odd..? and the problem is i can’t remember if it was like that before or not. don’t gave any pics of it just sitting

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« Reply #504 on: August 24, 2019, 07:40:42 AM »
what i may end up doing is cutting and welding the LBZ up pipe to make it straight. after further investigation on some previous pics, the bellow on the LBZ pipe is much lower (closer to the manifold) than the LB7 pipe.



if you notice, the bellow stops right around the valve cover bolt.



on the LB7 pipe, it almost starts at the valve cover bolt and goes up. so effectively it’s a ‘whole unit’ too far north thus interfering with the head. can someone else confirm i’m not just looking at this wrong?

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« Reply #505 on: August 24, 2019, 07:50:26 AM »
It’s a common mod. That I’ve not actually done. Describe the issue again?  Pipe touching the back of the head?  Is it  new or a take off?  Perhaps it was bent a little?


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« Reply #506 on: August 24, 2019, 07:52:13 AM »
It’s a common mod. That I’ve not actually done. Describe the issue again?  Pipe touching the back of the head?  Is it  new or a take off?  Perhaps it was bent a little?


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from what i understand.. it’s new.

i think my issue is where the bellow actually is.

if you look between the 2 pictures you can see that they are off by their length (the 2 bellows) same motor. same manifold. just one pre strip down and one after reassembly with the LB7..

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« Reply #507 on: August 24, 2019, 08:17:09 AM »
I think I see what your talking about
Following the bolts on the bottom of the valve cover

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Someone might remember better but didn’t the expansion flex area become prone to cracking over time?
I’ll open my hood and see what photo I can take for you being a LBZ

What pipes did Don in his truck?
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« Reply #508 on: August 24, 2019, 08:34:17 AM »
sounds good.

maybe i can figure this out next week. if not, i may be welding the old one. not sure if the aftermarket ones are worth it?

i think i have another set of gaskets as well. so i can at least pull off this one and hold the other LBZ one up and look.

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« Reply #509 on: August 24, 2019, 08:48:59 AM »
Looking under my hood is worthless.  Way to much junk in the way.  Sorry pal. 


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« Reply #510 on: August 24, 2019, 09:08:14 AM »
haha. i’m sure. my 6.0 is the same way.

that pic of the ‘dirty’ engine is mine when i got it. so it should be the same as yours..?

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Re: 3+3 2500
« Reply #511 on: August 24, 2019, 11:41:42 AM »
The lb7 is better than the lbz uppipe?
I think I put an lbz on my lml.... maybe


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Nevermind, I used an aftermarket.
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« Reply #512 on: August 24, 2019, 12:05:56 PM »
so.. the LB7 doesn’t have an EGR riser. but the LLY+ do. so the thought was to just put an LB7 on there and call it done. but.. apparently i’ll have to do something else. maybe a 3/16” spacer made the same outline..?

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« Reply #513 on: August 24, 2019, 12:41:59 PM »
« Last Edit: August 24, 2019, 01:03:21 PM by JR »
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« Reply #514 on: August 24, 2019, 12:43:56 PM »
I honestly thought all dmaxs through the lml were the same , fitment wise.
Obviously some have EGR, but turbo and exhaust manifold distance didn't change. Could your lb7 pipe be a"cheap" aftermarket that just doesn't fit well? Have you tried loosening the manifold and turbo to test your theory?
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« Reply #515 on: August 24, 2019, 01:14:56 PM »
100% could be a cheap up pipe. i bought it and an LLY CAI with MAF sensor in it for $200 (GM wanted $450 for just that. no thanks)

i thought they were all the same too. but i’ve only ever seen this engine out and up close.

i haven’t tested my theory yet. i left the shop right after i took the pics and it’s closed until monday now. pretty sure the turbo is right most bc of the drain pipe lining up and all 3 bolts popped into place. i didn’t want to loosen manifold up for fear of losing the gasket mating (?)

are the up pipe to manifold/turbo gaskets reusable?


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« Reply #516 on: August 24, 2019, 01:32:27 PM »
If copper or not run you should be fine. Possibly with no real heat cycles any should be OK.
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« Reply #517 on: August 24, 2019, 02:02:03 PM »
they’re double thick flat metal with ridges around the exhaust ports. mahle brand.

i would think so too. just wasn’t sure. maybe it is a combo of both the manifolds being off and the turbo. but the driver side fell right in to place. ideally i’d have new up pipes with no baffles. but there are so many options ranging from $100 to $600 basically. and who knows if they’re any different.

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« Reply #518 on: August 24, 2019, 03:05:13 PM »
My pipes???
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« Reply #519 on: August 27, 2019, 12:36:21 PM »
figured out the issue..



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« Reply #520 on: August 27, 2019, 03:31:50 PM »
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« Reply #521 on: August 27, 2019, 04:32:03 PM »
back close ish


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« Reply #522 on: August 27, 2019, 06:26:19 PM »
Purdy right there, where are the bolts!
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« Reply #523 on: August 27, 2019, 06:45:15 PM »
bolts.. what bolts?! lol

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« Reply #524 on: August 28, 2019, 12:28:21 AM »
I thought you needed to palletize them before sending them to me. ,
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« Reply #525 on: August 28, 2019, 07:22:25 AM »
I thought you needed to palletize them before sending them to me. ,

everything is for sale..  :cool:

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« Reply #526 on: August 28, 2019, 07:03:11 PM »
not much progress today. spent the day cutting patch block slabs for a shoot house at a marine base close by. installing them tomorrow

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« Reply #527 on: August 30, 2019, 06:25:31 PM »
got alittle bit together.

waiting on tstats so i can put housing and hard line on. then i can finish the wire routing and brackets up front



thoughts on the overall appearance at it sits..?

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« Reply #528 on: August 30, 2019, 06:37:11 PM »
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« Reply #529 on: August 30, 2019, 10:13:46 PM »
Gaw-jus.

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« Reply #530 on: August 30, 2019, 10:52:14 PM »
Think they make an intake elbow without the resonator.
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« Reply #531 on: August 31, 2019, 06:24:03 AM »
Simply looks brand new from factory.  Really nice


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« Reply #532 on: August 31, 2019, 08:34:23 AM »
Think they make an intake elbow without the resonator.

the plan at the moment is to run it with resonator plug and PCV plug for a bit and the. switch over to HSP or some sort of the smooth 4” metal intake and sits lower too. resonator plug, PCV plug and new aluminum PCV valve cover fittings are on the way. so are SS uppipes and a PPE fuel rail plug.
next question is.. keep the up pipes SS or blast/scuff is and paint black to match manifolds and turbo

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« Reply #533 on: August 31, 2019, 03:57:58 PM »
got alittle bit together.

waiting on tstats so i can put housing and hard line on. then i can finish the wire routing and brackets up front



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« Reply #535 on: August 31, 2019, 06:02:20 PM »
Can I drop my LB7 off over there?


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« Reply #536 on: August 31, 2019, 07:30:50 PM »
Can I drop my LB7 off over there?


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« Reply #537 on: August 31, 2019, 08:03:30 PM »
I dare you to make that fit in my K5. That’s a nice looking powertrain


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« Reply #538 on: August 31, 2019, 08:06:44 PM »
When can I come trade you my 280k lbz...
I just don't want to wind up missing a digit or limb.  I can sometimes get in a hurry to get results.
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« Reply #539 on: August 31, 2019, 09:33:56 PM »
I dare you to make that fit in my K5. That’s a nice looking powertrain


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don’t threaten me with a good time..

my buddy in CA makes it ridiculously easy. just bring it on

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« Reply #540 on: August 31, 2019, 09:34:44 PM »
When can I come trade you my 280k lbz...

this one may have that many. idk. hahah.

thanks for the compliments.

i just hope it runs as good as it looks..

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« Reply #541 on: August 31, 2019, 10:23:46 PM »
I dare you to make that fit in my K5. That’s a nice looking powertrain


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don’t threaten me with a good time..

my buddy in CA makes it ridiculously easy. just bring it on

This is what I was thinking! Well the easy portion, not sure how good of a time it will be but ya, his stuff would make it super easy.

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« Reply #542 on: September 03, 2019, 12:44:17 PM »
couple pieces came in today





PPE fuel rail plug and DIY PCV reroute kit and plugs for intake horn.

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« Reply #543 on: September 03, 2019, 08:44:50 PM »
SS up pipes showed up today too.

PCV reroute fittings





resonator plug and PCV plug



PPE fuel rail plug



so now the real question.. keep (both) SS up pipes OR sand blast/scuff and paint black.



with 3” down pipe (just cause i wanted to see how it looked..  :grin:


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« Reply #544 on: September 04, 2019, 11:06:30 AM »
You are elevating this "Build" into automotive art

I'd expect to see something like this on display in a museum or public venue

The way in which you showcase the natural appearance of the various materials/items is striking

Really nice work!
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« Reply #545 on: September 04, 2019, 01:33:06 PM »
Doesn't hurt his photography skills are pretty darn good too there Don, and he doesn't break cameras like you do
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« Reply #546 on: September 04, 2019, 02:00:17 PM »
Dang that looks good.

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« Reply #547 on: September 04, 2019, 03:33:42 PM »
I’d wrap the up pipes and call it done. Heat retention for expanding gasses would help a bit and it would keep under good temps in check.


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« Reply #548 on: September 04, 2019, 03:46:34 PM »
Not a bad idea. No one is going to see it but containing the heat is always good.

What up pipes did you get?
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« Reply #549 on: September 04, 2019, 05:24:39 PM »
Not a bad idea. No one is going to see it but containing the heat is always good.

What up pipes did you get?

this may sound bad, but they’re just some amazing specials. read a decent amount of reviews on them and ppl were pleased. said it wasn’t worth spending twice as much on a name brand set. these did fine. al we will see. they feel and look good.

 

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