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  1. Chevy1925

    buying a 1500

    I would say, ive had a hand full of 150k+ mile trucks that are doggy as hell at low rpm due to carboned up intake valves. I dont like when the high pressure pump fails, it pisses fuel into the crank case but atleast its easy to pin point and not terrible to fix
  2. Chevy1925

    buying a 1500

    Preach the truth brotha 18 is not more reliable. Going to have trans issue and direct injection issues. We have some well maintained gmt 800’s come in with 250k and still going strong on original drivetrain. I cannot say the same for the newer trucks
  3. Chevy1925

    Forum Server Move

    Yeah, sorry boys. Had to update alot of back end stuff due to the newer server and host i moved us to. Every time i update a plugin or theme, something else breaks. Just a process of elimination. Hopefully we are good by end of week. The plus side, site “shouldnt” go down anymore
  4. Chevy1925

    New Truck.

    [emoji1787] needed a cnc. Woulda spent weeks making just 10
  5. Chevy1925

    January '26 Chat -- Happy New Year, and Welcome to DuramaxDiesels.com!!!!

    Im sorry dozer. Thats hard as hell and you are a better/stronger man than I’d be.
  6. Chevy1925

    Glow plugs

    The L5P glow plug is designed to heat up much faster and be hotter than the old g9 plugs. They changed the tip material and added porcelain. That porcelain likes to break when its got carbon packed around it The design change was due to far better cold starts and making it far more “gas like”...
  7. Chevy1925

    New Truck.

    Boy i was way ahead of my time when i made a external oil cooler adapter that also incorporated changing the 2020+ oil filters on the 2020+ oil cooler to 01-19 for the limo back in 2019 lol As for the bumper, has to do with the ADAS system. It will need to be recalibrated and even then, if it...
  8. Chevy1925

    Glow plugs

    Na i use Fish tunings. I cant remember if they are on his site but just call them and they will send them to ya. They are like $25 each iirc. We have had 0 come backs over the last 5 years using them. He made them for us way back when and starting selling them since The stock ones start...
  9. Chevy1925

    Forum Server Move

    So far, these guys have been top notch. If they flounder over time, imma hit your ass up
  10. Chevy1925

    Forum Server Move

    Obviously forum is back up. Still some updates and tweaks i need to do tonight so it may go in and out. Be around 7-8pm az time
  11. Chevy1925

    Glow plugs

    Not uncommon. Be prepared for injector connectors too
  12. Chevy1925

    Forum Server Move

    The forum will be moving servers tomorrow evening starting at 7pm AZ time. During that time, ill have the site shut down till done. Could be quick, could go into sunday depending on difficulties. I expect a smooth transition that will go quick though. Ill also put a note up that will come up...
  13. Chevy1925

    Piston to deck clearance and head gaskets

    Gm sealant, Ultra grey or right stuff.
  14. Chevy1925

    Timbrens, who tows with them?

    So thoughts so far: Works perfect with the toy hauler on the back. No major sag, sits level, ride is slightly harsh on chatter bumps but ill bet they break in more and soften up. Now put a lighter trailer on the back like i did to wyoming and back (about 800-1000lbs tongue weight) and there...
  15. Chevy1925

    Timbrens, who tows with them?

    Honestly the king seal heads and seals are far better than the newer fox stuff but you pay a premium. They are a great shock but i have not ridden in a truck with them to give my view on valving. Having a clicker resi on them would really help when towing too I personally am going to put...
  16. Chevy1925

    Piston to deck clearance and head gaskets

    Mahle or victor reinz
  17. Chevy1925

    Piston to deck clearance and head gaskets

    Quench is a large reason as well as piston growth (not a huge deal on cast but must be considered) plus valve overlap. Your going to have alot of quench area with valve reliefs in the Pistons. Not real sure a tighter piston to head clearance is gonna help you much due to that but it certainly...
  18. Chevy1925

    Piston to deck clearance and head gaskets

    Race cast come .010 off the top already, so with the deck down .005, you should be under stock spec by .005 for piston protrusion (or close to it). Ill bet actual piston protrusion is closer to .010. Your probably going to want a thinner gasket, specially having valve reliefs
  19. Chevy1925

    I've got one wild story for you...

    Holy shit, have not heard of that!
  20. Chevy1925

    Piston to deck clearance and head gaskets

    Iirc my latest built motor i ran .023-.025 piston to head clearance with grade A gaskets. I forget what protrusion was but it was low since the deck wasnt cut as much as expected. Either way, that was the p to h clearance i was shooting for, tight but still enough room for higher power
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