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  1. freebird01

    Tonights WTF moment.

    i had a gas tank fall out of my truck once... on a gas truck no less! was fine on my way to work... went to leave work and happened to see one end of the saddle tank laying on the ground.... thank god for ratchet straps LOL. held for the 3 days until i coult get a new gas tank strap and bolt.
  2. freebird01

    87 Crew Cab Project

    Thats the plan...right now I want to get the motor in and broke in...and get the drive train put together and all the bugs worked out so hopefully in spring I can do the body work on the cab and do the nose swap along with a flatbed...and hopefully all before the rally. Though with it in new...
  3. freebird01

    87 Crew Cab Project

    Yes its an unmodified te06 banks turbo. But its still going to be awhile before its on the road again...I still have drivetrain stuff to button up from the 4x4 conversion....as well as interior stuff...
  4. freebird01

    87 Crew Cab Project

    well i havent updated this in awhile....not much worth updating... been slowly working on putting the 7.3 back together... all new bearings...new rings.. quick hone job...head studs...new bb code injectors...lapped the valves...new valve seals... banks sidewinder turbo...bull moose pump...
  5. freebird01

    another one goes off to die.

    *taps plays quietly in the background....*
  6. freebird01

    Loctite on IP to gear mounting bolts

    really...ive never known you to have an opinnion before...LOL
  7. freebird01

    Factory Injection Pump Turning Tool

    why? for $5 less you can buy one with an extendable handle?
  8. freebird01

    HX35 + Banks Sidewinder parts?

    Well here is what I found. The banks uppipe shares the same T3 bolt pattern as the WH1C I have so the turbo will physically bolt to the pedestal. I unbolted the upper bracket and was able to swing the pipe out another 1/2" or so. using the original banks sidewinder intake horn I had to move the...
  9. freebird01

    HX35 + Banks Sidewinder parts?

    I will have some more to add to this a bit later...I started mocking up a wh1c (basically an hx35) on my banks sidewinder pedestal....its still on the stand so I have some pics. Right now the plan is no intercooler but maybe adding one in the future. I have other plans for this truck that...
  10. freebird01

    Rust converter/etch primer/catylzed paint or epoxy primer

    i had a truck frame done with it that sat outside in the weather for 2-3 years uncovered and it was still shiny when i cut it up and scrapped the project...i bought it through summit racing
  11. freebird01

    Rust converter/etch primer/catylzed paint or epoxy primer

    ive had very good luck with SEM rust shield as a chassis paint and under body paint. it passed the same salt spray test as POR-15 but its half the cost and you dont need all the prep like POR-15
  12. freebird01

    Raising the cab, how far is too far???

    ive done up to 2-3" without much trouble
  13. freebird01

    Firewall plate questions

    nope. they are different clutch master cylinder is slightly different too. they can be interchanged but it will cause the master cylinder to sit tilted. they still work as long as you dont have to add any fluid.
  14. freebird01

    Stripped (2) 7.3l's for scrap....bunch of parts for sale

    nope i dont... im parting out two engines.... not whole trucks... @theguruat12 if i rememeber ill snap a pic when i get home
  15. freebird01

    HX35 Results

    basically the same spot as the banks sidewinder kit. i was told before you could figure about another 200 deg higher for the inside cylinder temps. still sounds reasonable...maybe when i get my 7.3 together ill work a bit more at trying to fit the wh1C i got to the banks pedestal
  16. freebird01

    HX35 Results

    where do you have your pyro installed?
  17. freebird01

    Anyone running dual exhaust?

    nope...youtube wont let me play it either....grrr... now it plays...try setting the quality to 480
  18. freebird01

    Anyone running dual exhaust?

    its the shortie side pipes that do it... ive had a cheap summit system on my dually when i got it with the stans headers. it sounded pretty mean. tjsea has posted vids of his truck with duals and headers also..... my truck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr9xZtaGRsw
  19. freebird01

    87 Crew Cab Project

    i paid $200 for the clip with the hood and an 80-86 cowl panel... the hood isnt pretty but the rest of the clip is in excellent shape. its from an F150 but i managed to get a diesel core support from ironman03
  20. freebird01

    87 Crew Cab Project

    Not an electric turbo steve...thats to feed the afterburner
  21. freebird01

    Stripped (2) 7.3l's for scrap....bunch of parts for sale

    bump since i updated with pics and prices
  22. freebird01

    not getting notifications

    not that im aware
  23. freebird01

    not getting notifications

    for some reason even though i have then turned on i am no longer getting the instant email notifications...
  24. freebird01

    OK not a IDI but a sweet 80-97 crew cab turbo diesel

    thats prolly why he is selling it
  25. freebird01

    Front end is shot, need some advise please...

    more even tire wear.... better ride...less parts to worry about (ie no pivot bushings..one less u-joint)

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