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The_Bishop 11-09-2017 01:13 PM

Thanks. Having driven around on them a bit I'm really happy with them. They seem to feel better on the road than the stock tires. Have some friends that plow who swear by them, so the snow/ice traction should be good. The fact that they look 100% more badass than the stock tires is a nifty bonus.

The_Bishop 11-15-2017 06:52 PM

Today I got my oil coalescing filter installed on the CCV system.

https://i.imgur.com/aL109bo.jpg

It's the round canister looking thing by the coolant tank.

Hopefully this will keep the oil out of the intake track and not make a huge mess with the soot from the EGR. We shall see.

sweetbmxrider 11-16-2017 10:28 AM

**** that egr

LTb1ow 11-16-2017 10:35 AM

http://i913.photobucket.com/albums/a...=1510850089061

Embrace the EPA soot life you must.

The_Bishop 11-16-2017 05:39 PM

I'm hoping the Provent keeps the oil out of that mess. Dry soot blows through, it's when it mixes with the oil you get that disaster. Can't honestly understand why the factory doesn't install these things as factory equipment.

LTb1ow 11-16-2017 08:25 PM

I assume you are embracing factory warranty life?

The_Bishop 11-17-2017 09:17 AM

That's the current plan. Minor, non-warranty-threatening mods (of which I'm pretty much done) until warranty over, then the gloves come off.

The_Bishop 01-07-2018 09:23 AM

Haven't updated this in a while, here's the latest:

Scored a replacement intake tube that keeps the stock airbox but ditches the big muffler attached to it so there's more of that sweet, sweet diesel growl:

https://i.imgur.com/dce1xil.jpg

Opened up the Provent to see what's happening inside after draining out about 4oz of condensation and a couple of tablespoons of oil:

https://i.imgur.com/Q2XIXjO.jpg

While I was at it, I checked the turbo inlet to see how well the provent is keeping the oil out of everything, and it's bone dry:

https://i.imgur.com/YW3rcfD.jpg

Truck's running like a champ. Starts right up, even in this bitter cold. No plug-in necessary. About all I've been doing is adding Schaeffer's SoyShield to the fuel when I fill it up to prevent waxing/gelling and for some additional lubricity/cetane.

LTb1ow 01-07-2018 01:55 PM

Details on the setup? I know my dad would love to get his to sound more like a proper diesel

The_Bishop 01-07-2018 02:31 PM

First thing that can be done to add some sound: behind the fender on the passenger side is an intake 'horn'. You can get at it by pulling a few screws out of the wheel well liner. It's in place with those ribbed push pins, so just pull it off. That'll add some rumble. If you want more than that, then pick up the Profab intake tube and make sure you click the 'PCV fitting' option. On top of the sound, throttle response seems a bit quicker to my SOTP dyno.

Edit: You can also pull off the plastic engine cover and remove all that foam sound deadener on top of the motor. That helps a bunch, too. I put the cover back on after removing the sound deadener.

I highly recommend getting an oil separator for the crankcase vent. Keep all that oily crud out of the intake tract!

The_Bishop 01-10-2018 07:02 PM

https://i.imgur.com/8bPgRu2.jpg

More informations is always gooder.

LTb1ow 01-10-2018 07:32 PM

Where is EGT oem sensor located?

The_Bishop 01-10-2018 09:11 PM

There's actually 5 of them, the one I set it to monitor is at the manifold.

LTb1ow 01-22-2018 08:17 AM

So my dad came to the realization that he still has to get his mini max inspected,this is true correct? Its not +8500gvwr?

sweetbmxrider 01-22-2018 09:12 AM

Yup

The_Bishop 01-22-2018 10:57 AM

About 99% sure the inspection consists of 'plug in, no codes, all good.'

sweetbmxrider 01-23-2018 10:34 AM

You forgot, monitors ready?

Blackbirdws6 01-23-2018 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sweetbmxrider (Post 945811)
You forgot, monitors ready?

https://ssimonic.files.wordpress.com...asnt-ready.png

The_Bishop 01-24-2018 09:00 AM

Thought that went without saying? :shrug:

The_Bishop 02-13-2018 09:31 AM

Forgot to post the latest update, scored replacement piping for between turbo, intercooler and throttle body:

https://i.imgur.com/Ciw6lv3.jpg

The_Bishop 03-17-2018 01:22 PM

Spot the new parts:

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

Blackbirdws6 03-17-2018 01:58 PM

Pfft easy.

- Spray on mud
- EZ Pass
- Parking permit

What did I miss?

The_Bishop 03-17-2018 03:13 PM

I'll only give one hint: They're round.

LS1ow 03-17-2018 03:40 PM

Methods?

The_Bishop 03-17-2018 06:10 PM

Yes sir, Method Grid Titanium.


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