05 Dmax: More torque than your TPI

[LTb1ow]

http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/IMG_5394.jpg

2005 Sierra 2500HD, LLY duramax and A1000 allison 5 speed automatic trans.

So far it has a AFE turbo mouthpiece, MBRP downpipe, MBRP 5" turbo back exhaust, EGR blocked, and of course what hipster diesel fanboi is without a crummy 120hp/200tq tune.

Need to install a set of tie rod sleeves soon, and then see how she does versus the scooby doo mobile. Last big mod on the truck will be more fuel filters through a air dog/FASS etc system. Right now the factory WIF filter was removed to allow the use of a CAT filter, 20 buck CAT filter that flows, and filters better than the 80 buck OEM filter FTW. Hopefully also install a bigger trans cooler soon, and maybe do coolant flush/thermostats.

Hopefully have it at the track maybe this fall if I save up the 4-5k to cover when the trans blows up. :rofl: Until then, 0-60mph runs and embarrassing fancy car drivers.



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Tune adds more power than a tree oh five makes stock lulz, I think I am good to go eh?

[Jersey Mike]

Excellent disclaimer but what about the Bert mod? Interested in write-up and install pics.
:bertstare:

[WSex]

look good
do these come vgt,vnt or standard turbo?

[LTb1ow]

VGT turbo, garret from Izuzu factory. Makes interesting hair dryer noises at idle when it does self check or whatever

This is bert.
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w170/bmdeluca/Matts%20Turbo%20Dreams/IMG_1085.jpg

I need a camera on teh back of the truck to get pics of people trying to get pics of ole bert, its quite funny to watch.

[WSex]

was just reading on dieselpower many people taking vgt's off of the isx and slapping them on the isb's
pretty sure would work in this case too. right?

[LTb1ow]

Er sorry, its a VVT

[sweetbmxrider]

Need a more current pic

[LTb1ow]

Need a more current pic

I will talk to my photographer and arrange a shoot.

[sweetbmxrider]

I think he has his equipment today. His rates went up though....

[LTb1ow]

I think he has his equipment today. His rates went up though....

Even if he tripled his rate, still would be zero. :kneeslap:

[Blackbirdws6]

Those milkshakes add up.

Any cosmetic plans?

[sweetbmxrider]

Yeah, tint the bitch

[zraffz]

Badass ride... I'm jelly.

[WildBillyT]

Keep the BS to the lounge please.

[LTb1ow]

Those milkshakes add up.

Any cosmetic plans?

Yeah, tint the bitch

Tint, get the wheels gloss black, and either try to vinyl flares black or get a new set.

[redsoxsstink]

if i was to get a truck this would be it. i would get a leveling kit and some fat tires. no need to go up with it just make it wide.

[LTb1ow]

Yea I cranked the T bars a tiny bit, truck sits a little more level now and the axle angle isn't terrible. Truck got new tires a week ago, they are a little taller and skinnier, all bout dat dere MPG.

[LTb1ow]

Got my tie rod sleeves on today, need a alignment now and then, maybe some etown ;)

https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/528046_4188249220524_930524968_n.jpg

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks like you are just about ready for DD race wars. How much tq can she handle now?

[coolmanvette75]

Enough to make Allison cry

[LTb1ow]

Looks like you are just about ready for DD race wars. How much tq can she handle now?

Enough to make Allison cry

If I race it, will drop down to the 90hp/160tq tune, safe for Allison. But enough to make FFB cry after a 7k lb truck out 60fts him.

[coolmanvette75]

Lets see it. I bested back to back 1.82s with my shot clutch...

[sweetbmxrider]

Nice sleeves bro! Those duralast tie rod ends? They are built to last!

Lets see it. I bested back to back 1.82s with my shot clutch...

I went 1.65 first outing with a stock trans :lol:

[KirkEvil]

If I race it, will drop down to the 90hp/160tq tune, safe for Allison. But enough to make FFB cry after a 7k lb truck out 60fts him.

Scooby-doo-scamper got some new O2's! 120hp tune, you will need it.

Lets see it. I bested back to back 1.82s with my shot clutch...

so fast.

[LTb1ow]

http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/photobucket-2049-1346020187045.jpg?t=1346020188

Thanks Curt for hooking me up with this lil gadget. Saw 22psi last night coming home :twisted:

Gotta get the EGT probe tapped in the manifold and then I am good to go.

[Blackbirdws6]

Fancy. What else does it do?

[LTb1ow]

Fancy. What else does it do?

Any parameter you want from the PCM with user set high alarms, 0-60 1/4 mile calculator thing, and a plug in for rear view camera.

I have it set to show trans temp, rpm, boost, IAT, and engine temp. You can show up to 8 parameters I think on the screen. Touch screen too :mrgreen:

[Blackbirdws6]

Do want all the touchscreen things!

[sweetbmxrider]

Pretty awesome man

[KirkEvil]

So what did 0-60 and 1/4 mile say?

[LTb1ow]

Have yet to try it, coming home Saturday night I got stuck next to a cop on 36 and then yesterday had a bed full of guns.

[wretched73]

You should get a pyrometer. See how close you get to melting that turbo

[LTb1ow]

You should get a pyrometer. See how close you get to melting that turbo


Thanks Curt for hooking me up with this lil gadget. Saw 22psi last night coming home :twisted:

Gotta get the EGT probe tapped in the manifold and then I am good to go.

RIF. :lol:

And in other news, I may have a bad injector. FML.

[wretched73]

Ah, speed read the thread. Can your injectors be rebuilt?

[LTb1ow]

Maybe, new one is 350 area. Its not bad now, but the balance rate is getting close to borderline at parked idle.

[LTb1ow]

Cracked out on stimulants late night install.
https://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/564296_4227525922417_2063526340_n.jpg

Simple install ftw

[Blackbirdws6]

Needs moar power level.

[LTb1ow]

That isn't really meaning anything, if I get EFIlive, you can switch between tunes with this versus having a switch.

I just have a single tune loaded, so if I want to switch I have to pull fuses and load tune etc. Maybe in the future, really no sense in it unless I get a built trans.

[Blackbirdws6]

I thought they sold tuning things to switch tunes on the fly?

[LTb1ow]

I thought they sold tuning things to switch tunes on the fly?

Que?

If you buy a multiple tune custom setup through EFIlive, then yes, you wire in a 5 position switch and you can switch through tunes on the fly. This monitor allows you to do that without wiring in a switch and does it through the data bus.

You can run a canned multiple tune through Edge, and then you would be able to select 1, 2,3, etc tune. EFIlive would be the best option, but, either way I have more than enough power to destroy the stock transmission.

[Blackbirdws6]

Got it. Just getting educated.

[LTb1ow]

Yea, if you were planning on having the trans built, EFIlive is the way to go. Its "custom-ish" in the sense that its tailored to the mods you have done vs the PPE tuner which is made for a stock truck.

An EFIlive setup can give you an economy, light tow, heavy tow, medium power,and all out power tunes.. all on the same PCM and if you have a monitor like this, you can switch em on the fly. IE.. ricer next to you, economy tune -> kill tune

[1994lt1]

Nice truck I love this year. Question though: What does built trans actually entail? My dad has an 04.5 Duramax and we definitely noticed some slipping between shifts after we installed the big tune. We have since uninstalled it because even on a lesser setting it slipped when towing. I'm guessing this is common for this year with a stock trans?

[LTb1ow]

Yea, all the 5 and 6 speeds A1000 trans can't hold much past 400rwhp. I would highly recommend removing the tune when you tow, it adds a ton of stress to the clutches and once you slip it once, its on its way out.

A rebuild is like any other auto trans rebuild, new clutches,upgrade to a triple disc converter and upgraded servos/valves. The also fix the pump rub issue with causes the transfer cause fluid to leak out over time and when you shift into 4x4 it dies on you. Usually will cost you ~$4-5k installed, check out Mike L @ Inglewoods trans, or George @ Big Dipper. The latter is in MD so not a huge drive and you avoid shipping a 300# trans.

[sweetbmxrider]

Updates?

[LTb1ow]

Its actually for sale.

[sweetbmxrider]

Trade for lt1?

[wretched73]

Its actually for sale.

If you are actually selling it, pm me

I have a friend who might be interested

[LTb1ow]

Finally decided to toss parts and money at my daily..
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150221_212335_zps74u4jkfe.jpg
Old crap out
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150221_211251_zps6rzgkcqg.jpg
New stuff in!
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150221_211311_zpsitok4mql.jpg
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150221_211326_zpsnkmbtftk.jpg

Gotta get the steering dampener in tmmr, then we shall see how it improved things

[Blackbirdws6]

Nice work. How did the install go?

[LTb1ow]

Like everything else with the truck, amazingly simple :lol:

The steering dampener will be the tricky part

[sweetbmxrider]

No pal help required? Excellent 8-)

[LTb1ow]

May swing by for a pickle fork, but that would be it.

[KirkEvil]

yellow means better

[LTb1ow]

After ruining a pep boys pickle fork rather awesomely, swung by Pal Perf LLC.

After getting a chunk of rust in my eye, a real pickle fork did the trick and dampener swapped out.

Next up, SS brake lines. Le ****.

[Featherburner]

Do yourself a favor and remove the bed before you start the brake lines.

[LTb1ow]

I have heard that, or dropping fuel tank as well...?

[Featherburner]

I have heard that, or dropping fuel tank as well...?Yeah, my brother and I found it easier/faster to lift the beds off our trucks. 8 bed bolts, one plug and the fuel filler neck from the bedside.
http://i164.photobucket.com/albums/u3/jdhawk93/02%20Silverado%202500HD/IMG_20130418_195921_585_zps28b79661.jpg

[sweetbmxrider]

Don't really wanna deal with broken torx bolts

[LTb1ow]

Don't really wanna deal with broken torx bolts

Don't worry, that will be the easiest part. Prob be ordering brake line kit on Thursday I think. Pepper.

[sweetbmxrider]

Probably going to buy all of them today. Sorry bro, fresh outta stock :|

[LTb1ow]

Order went through, odd..?

New SS hard lines and flex braided on their way.

[Blackbirdws6]

He meant he would buy them all so you would get none...

[LTb1ow]

He meant he would buy them all so you would get none...

Oh I know what he meant :lol:

[sweetbmxrider]

Looks like someone just volunteered their hands and patience at the task......Brian! :D

[Blackbirdws6]

Happy to help.....buy pizza. JK. Would like the opportunity to ruin someone elses vehicle rather than my own.

[LTb1ow]

So in what started as "lets just check the bleeders and maybe do the rears today" turned into.. "**** it lets do it all"

Thank you GM for some crappy OEM brake lines..
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150302_203223_zpsbees6jlp.jpg

Some not so great pics of SS fanciness
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150302_203252_zpsnd3vvepr.jpg

Amidst the install
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150302_203311_zpsmnvnhbho.jpg

Rear lines
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150302_203321_zpsjtwbwfym.jpg

And the cluster **** ABS
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/20150302_210619_zpsb9pvw8op.jpg

Again, huge thanks to Adam, would not have gotten any of this done without his help.

[Blackbirdws6]

Nice job!

[sweetbmxrider]

I slept sooooo gooooood :lol:

[LTb1ow]

Nice job!

Thanks, it went better than expected I think.

I slept sooooo gooooood :lol:

:rofl: I bet, least it wasn't a 2am night like you had wished for.

[LTb1ow]

Another successful job!
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/Mobile%20Uploads/20150319_182624_zpsxhs5z5or.jpg

http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/Mobile%20Uploads/20150319_182631_zpsuk9eiifg.jpg

Needs an alignment, figuring the last alignment pulled the slack out of the pitman/idler and now with new stuff its pulled back to much. But, no more sloppy steering at highway speeds. Life is good :)

[sweetbmxrider]

So I guess we didn't need that washer :lol:

[LTb1ow]

weight savings!

[Blackbirdws6]

Looks good and I'm sure not a single torque spec was followed.

[sweetbmxrider]

My logic was he weighs around 184 lbs and if he stood on one foot, he could torque to 184 ft lbs by hand. What actually happened was he had 2 big ass wrenches flexing the steering box. Its fineeeeeeeeeeeeee.

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm sure it's never coming off. Living vicariously through these threads so keep it coming.

[LTb1ow]

I think I weighed ~180 in high school, maybe.

Me at 230, 4ft of wrench, should be able to exert the 184ft/lbs easy.

Next up, hydroboooooost. Le ****.

[KirkEvil]

Theres no way the smash weighs 184lbs and that torque logic is fuzzier than those pictures. Otherwise looks like an excellent install haha

[sweetbmxrider]

But its after Friday?

[LTb1ow]

But I am at work, its Friday?

[sweetbmxrider]

Does one call it work if everything they do, doesn't?

[LTb1ow]

Everything I have designed, "works".

Customers overrate, we underrate, its all a game.

[LTb1ow]

To update:

This happened a few months ago
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/2016081695085345_zps0d45mrt6.jpg

And like all things, it snowballed
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/IMG_20161008_155908_zpsxf79kcqv.jpg
Never tell Beggz you want new tires and wheels is the moral of story here.

The hood got wrapped thanks to a master vinyl guy
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/IMG_20160905_170213_973_zpsd1n5bwfw.jpg

New trans cooler, and new fancy trans lines (also tossed in some awesome LED spots for maximal truck ******* stereotype confirmation when driving)
http://i924.photobucket.com/albums/ad86/lts1ow/IMG_20160829_181158_258_zpsywn0yao0.jpg

Come spring I wanna get a new bumper plastic and have it painted.

[Blackbirdws6]

Funny how that snowball happens eh? We should consider a refresh of the headlights to get more pah out of them. When does the new HU arrive?

[Jersey Mike]

PSjjZM1Ovs0

[LS1ow]

cut out those blank areas in the bumper and run more LEDs

[wretched73]

The metal part in my buddy's GMC is one big open space.... Which is nice because he put one big stupid light bar in there. You would love it :lol:

[ar0ck]

I should look into running an LED set up like that, I'm not a fan of the factory lights. But I do like the black wheels!

[wretched73]

So whats up with this pig? Doing anything with it?

[Blackbirdws6]

So whats up with this pig? Doing anything with it?

He hauled my new snow blower with it. Worked great! :nod:

[KirkEvil]

Snow dump truck donuts video?

[LTb1ow]

Nein, got 450lb of sand in bed, doesn't really do much moving

[LS1ow]

Nein, got 450lb of sand in bed, doesn't really do much moving

Soft.

[sweetbmxrider]

How them tires?

[LTb1ow]

Got to Pal Perf at 8am and we swapped steering gear box, hydroboost, did front brake pads/rotors, and finished up with swapping both idler pulleys, new belt, and new tensioner, all done by 12 for lunch. 8-) Big thanks to Adam for putting up with my shens on a Sunday :nod:

Drove up a half hour or so to parents to get my pup and about four or so lights out, lost power steering. That was a fun time limping it to their house, stupid PS pump wanted to join the fun of the day so it got replaced.

Long, expensive day to say the least. But, truck stops better at least:kneeslap:

[LS1ow]

Good thing you got them big ol tree log arms to turn dem new tires

[sweetbmxrider]

I don't mind working outside in spring weather 8-)

[LTb1ow]

"new" POS advanced PS pump died yesterday coming home from work. Once again, thanks to Adam for the help :lol:

[LS1ow]

Pinto Rack time ?

[sweetbmxrider]

You should play the lottery and tell me the numbers, then I know what not to play.

[wretched73]

did you do a good flush of the PS system? Maybe some garbage from the rebuild hurt your pump

Most likely it was junk from the start lol

[LTb1ow]

https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/50597994_10217248683705151_3858355815635222528_n.j pg?_nc_cat=100&_nc_ht=scontent-lga3-1.xx&oh=98e2cdb8b2872bf877ab42db7a0f49f1&oe=5CC08C83

[Blackbirdws6]

Nice. Looks like you have some room for a lightbar between bottom of grill and bumper.

[LTb1ow]

Nice. Looks like you have some room for a lightbar between bottom of grill and bumper.

Nah that will go away when I get a proper grille.

Currently have a 1500 which has bumper right to bottom of grill, whereas the new bumper is made for a 2500hd which has a plastic space that fills that gap between bumper and grille. So gotta check local junkyard for a new grille and should be good to go.

Although, I think I may chop that company logo out and install light bar there.

[sweetbmxrider]

Lightbar instead of logo would be cool

[LTb1ow]

Sort of looking normal again. :kneeslap:

https://i.imgur.com/fdawKWcl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/WRQLzfNl.png

[Blackbirdws6]

Ready to storm Area-51!

[sweetbmxrider]

What's up with the Czech hedgehog?

[LTb1ow]

What's up with the Czech hedgehog?

Practice shooting positions etc for matches

[ar0ck]

I dig the painted bumper, solid!

[LTb1ow]

Been procrastinating fixing the HVAC blower motor and finally started it today. Figured it was the resistor controller but, I should have know better. :kneeslap:

https://i.imgur.com/hbJwC3Rl.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Ao03vCTl.jpg

So new pigtail ordered and hopefully splice that in to get my heat back. :rofl:

[The_Bishop]

What was it plugged in to? Looks like the pin's gone on the receptacle end.

[LTb1ow]

The fan module, tis garbage.

[The_Bishop]

Ah, teh suxors. Be nice to have heat again, though.

[sweetbmxrider]

I vote replace fan too. Probably going out and overheating circuit.

[The_Bishop]

He's not wrong, you know.

[LTb1ow]

if it works when I get the harness replaced, then I may opt for a new fan.

[townsend]

FYI just fixed the same problem on my friends truck. Pigtail and resistor were fried. It was due to the windshield drain line being clogged at the bottom right corner. i would double check it (it was an 03 1500). drain was clogged and water was running into the heater box/chasing the harness

[LTb1ow]

Out with these old guys
https://i.imgur.com/eBpAi00l.jpg

And in with teh brand new fanciness!
https://i.imgur.com/s7fizyHl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/vfbfcePl.jpg

Happy to get some new parts in the ole truck. :lol::lol:

[wretched73]

I think some red blinkers will really set the truck off

[Blackbirdws6]

I'm jealous of that install simplicity. I think some red LEDs behind the MOVE bumper would be fun. Def red though to keep the illegal theme rolling.

[BonzoHansen]

I'm jealous of that install simplicity. I think some red LEDs behind the MOVE bumper would be fun. Def red though to keep the illegal theme rolling.

that would be so much better if MOVE was backwards so it was clear in a rearview mirror

[sweetbmxrider]

Strobing red leds