gmctd
08-14-2004, 09:22
tbogemirep was in the Big H this week, and being old DP cronies (well - I'm old, he's much younger), we got together for a lttle wrenching and show-and-tell.
Folks, I gotta tell you what he showed me.
But, first -
tbogemirep's post, here on the Page, describes the steps needed to improve 6.5L TurboDiesel power, and the correct order of progression to prevent damage to your expensive investment.
His truck is a K1500, 4L80E. with 255-70R16 road, field and stream tires, 3.73 final drive.
Ronniejoe's post documents on a real dyno the results of those improvements with near identical equipment on a 2500 Suburban.
Rj runs Kennedy's chip in his OBD-I truck, tbo runs BIll Heath's v2.0 reflash in his OBD-II truck
Rj runs Kennedy's spec of -1.94 TDC Offset, tbo runs Bill Heath's spec of -1.50 TDC Offset.
Neither engine has the max improvement 18:1 piston upgrade.
All improvements can be noted in their individual sigs.
Again - tbogemirep documents correct procedure for improvement, Ronniejoe documents defineable, repeatable results.
Both trucks were improved specifically for towing, with added benefit of improved driving experience.
Folks - WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT ! ! ! ! ! ! ! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Holy Diesel Smoke, Batman! Ya gotta ride in one of their trucks.....
tbo's truck could make those 2.55's howl with exuberance - 0 to 95mph omigod and still pulling hard.(Sorry, folks - the ole ASS-DYNO got no specific numbers for ya, but the output result was HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!)
"Hands off the grab-handle, gmctd - yer bendin' the windshield post!"
My Bro's blown - 6:71 Jimmie - 454 '72 4wd longbed would get a severe run for it's money from this truck, I'm still here (had a few weak-heart moments) to tell ya!
Did I tell you I'm impressed?
My old 8500lb Bud Draft Horse has some of the correct - according to the laws of thermodynamics - upgrades, and it runs well, but it ain't no hot rod, nor will it ever be.
But, the same improvements that go into transforming a stock 6.5LTD into a Diesel Hot Rod also work as improvements for towing and hauling.
And - vise versa (and I do like my vice versa, oh yeah!) ;)
A little tongue-in-cheek humor in my post, as always, folks, but it does not detract from the facts - the documented improvements work, do not break any laws of thermodynamics or common sense, and will improve your driving experience.
The improvements will cost you around 2000 bucks new, but once you drive the improvements, you will never look back.
'Cept, maybe to enjoy the look on the guy's face behind you as you leave him in the dust............with a friggin' Diesel, fer cryin' out loud!
[ 08-14-2004, 10:09 AM: Message edited by: gmctd ]
Folks, I gotta tell you what he showed me.
But, first -
tbogemirep's post, here on the Page, describes the steps needed to improve 6.5L TurboDiesel power, and the correct order of progression to prevent damage to your expensive investment.
His truck is a K1500, 4L80E. with 255-70R16 road, field and stream tires, 3.73 final drive.
Ronniejoe's post documents on a real dyno the results of those improvements with near identical equipment on a 2500 Suburban.
Rj runs Kennedy's chip in his OBD-I truck, tbo runs BIll Heath's v2.0 reflash in his OBD-II truck
Rj runs Kennedy's spec of -1.94 TDC Offset, tbo runs Bill Heath's spec of -1.50 TDC Offset.
Neither engine has the max improvement 18:1 piston upgrade.
All improvements can be noted in their individual sigs.
Again - tbogemirep documents correct procedure for improvement, Ronniejoe documents defineable, repeatable results.
Both trucks were improved specifically for towing, with added benefit of improved driving experience.
Folks - WHAT AN IMPROVEMENT ! ! ! ! ! ! ! WHAT AN EXPERIENCE! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Holy Diesel Smoke, Batman! Ya gotta ride in one of their trucks.....
tbo's truck could make those 2.55's howl with exuberance - 0 to 95mph omigod and still pulling hard.(Sorry, folks - the ole ASS-DYNO got no specific numbers for ya, but the output result was HOLY SH*T!!!!!!!)
"Hands off the grab-handle, gmctd - yer bendin' the windshield post!"
My Bro's blown - 6:71 Jimmie - 454 '72 4wd longbed would get a severe run for it's money from this truck, I'm still here (had a few weak-heart moments) to tell ya!
Did I tell you I'm impressed?
My old 8500lb Bud Draft Horse has some of the correct - according to the laws of thermodynamics - upgrades, and it runs well, but it ain't no hot rod, nor will it ever be.
But, the same improvements that go into transforming a stock 6.5LTD into a Diesel Hot Rod also work as improvements for towing and hauling.
And - vise versa (and I do like my vice versa, oh yeah!) ;)
A little tongue-in-cheek humor in my post, as always, folks, but it does not detract from the facts - the documented improvements work, do not break any laws of thermodynamics or common sense, and will improve your driving experience.
The improvements will cost you around 2000 bucks new, but once you drive the improvements, you will never look back.
'Cept, maybe to enjoy the look on the guy's face behind you as you leave him in the dust............with a friggin' Diesel, fer cryin' out loud!
[ 08-14-2004, 10:09 AM: Message edited by: gmctd ]