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  1. 05Monsterdmax

    3 bolt downpipe flance?

    Going to delete this piece of crap 2015. Tired of having multiple issues and only having 2500 miles on it. My issue is this truck isnt a vband connection at the downpipe exhaust connection like in prior years. Figured it swap downpipes but are they the same as previous years? I couldnt look and...
  2. 05Monsterdmax

    2015 broke down at 2000mls

    So the other day I was running down the interstate at 70mph pulling the boat. My brand new truck goes into reduced power mode. I pull over and the trucks barely running, and not responding to the pedal when I tried to take back off, like it was out of fuel. Trucks completely stock besides ad...
  3. 05Monsterdmax

    recon tails on 15+?

    Anyone installed recons on their 15 yet? Haven't been able to locate any pictures showing different angles of them installed, wanting to get rid of these transformer looking taillights. Thx.
  4. 05Monsterdmax

    In need of 15' headlight bezels

    I've got a 2015 dmax, chevy front end. Fixing to start colormatching stuff and need the grill/bezels that go around the headlights. Having trouble finding these as most sites only go up to 14. Went to my local dealer, which is a joke, and he couldn't find them, especially without the vin...
  5. 05Monsterdmax

    Do I need a trans tune?

    Long story short, sold my built motor and everything with it minus the tranny/rearend that's built. Put a lmm motor back into my 05 lly, stock fueling, and decided to go back lb7 turbo instead of the vvt. Also kept my technicooler. Trucks only used to haul my camper/boat now. Not sure if it's bc...
  6. 05Monsterdmax

    odd sound on startup

    http://youtu.be/eUH-W815X0k When firing it makes an odd swoosh sound I guess u can call it, sounds like alot of air blowby. Pressure tested the intake system by plugging the downpipe and intake, but no leaks. Any ideas? Removed the belt and it's not in the serpentine system. Doesn't always do...
  7. 05Monsterdmax

    05 ccsb wiring issues?

    Been messing with my 05 truck, put a stock motor back in it And kept my built driveline since I use it only to haul my camper. Now that its all lined out I'm looking into small issues that's been bugging me. My fiancé bought me a recon 3rd brake light and tailgate bar to match my tails. Stock...
  8. 05Monsterdmax

    05-07 grill paint options?

    Currently have my grill painted all white with a black bowtie. The body shop scuffed the chrome that was in good shape and sprayed it white. Been about 11months since painted and now its starting to peel around the bowtie. Seen several that have painted all the middle section black, left under...
  9. 05Monsterdmax

    Adding secondary oil filter?

    Been debating adding a secondary oil filter to possibly keep the oil cleaner longer and better filtered. Was debating pull from the side if the block and then feeding back to the pan. Anyone done something like this? Been debating it then found a cat filter assembly with quality filters that are...
  10. 05Monsterdmax

    S472 billet towing, need advice on egts

    Been doing alot of towing of the camper lately. Egts are hotter then I'd prefer. Most towing is around 60mph. Stock fueling tuned by kory at ppei. 40% injectors, dual fueled etc. charger is a forced inductions billet 472, 87,.90. 5th gear towing at 60 I generally hold around 1200(sometimes1k)...
  11. 05Monsterdmax

    Built motor, injectors won't stay sealed?

    Well over this past winter I built my block. Added dual pumps, had my tips cut, charger etc etc. all the valve covers were powder coated. All mating surfaces were sanded down to ensure the injectors were sitting down in the bore far enough. Swapped the oem injector hold down bolts out to a...
  12. 05Monsterdmax

    Driveshaft loops

    Been debating throwing loops on for added security, since the only luck I have is bad luck. Anyhow, I weld for a living and can easily make me a set for free. Looked at the truck some and have a few ideas on mounting them. Just curious to see how others are doing them also. Any pics of loops you...
  13. 05Monsterdmax

    Opinions on shocks?

    Sold my fabtech lift and lowered my Dmax back down to stock height, possibly a little lower then stock waiting on my wheels to show up so I can check my clearances. Anyhow, before I lifted my Dmax I ran bilstein 5100s on 285s and 17x9s. Rode fine but dnt honestly remember a whole lot. Needing...
  14. 05Monsterdmax

    Injectors keep lifting with built motor?

    Built my motor, went dual fueled yahta yahta on a s472 billet. Had an issue getting a good seal on the injectors when I first built the motor, ended up removing the powder and all was well for a bit while I babied it. Got about 1/2-3/4 throttle the other day on my mid tune (600) and had a back...
  15. 05Monsterdmax

    S472 questions

    Had a few questions before ordering this 472. Truck will be driven on the street and towed with here and there. Rob Coddens says he can tune it out to tow fine at my elevation, Louisville ky. My question is billet or cast? Obviously billet will flow more, spool faster and better egts but is it...
  16. 05Monsterdmax

    Building a s472 kit yourself?

    Selling my twin over stocker kit and gonna run a s472 charger. Done have my Ppe t4 pedistal. Talked to fleece today and they have an adapter that I can weld to my afe hot side tube to make it a vband connection on the charger. Questions I have is about locating parts. I need the down pipe for...
  17. 05Monsterdmax

    20x12 wheels breaking hub assemblies?

    Just sold the 20x12 wheels off my Dmax, gonna be ordering a black and machined set of wheels, but curious on 12 wide or 10 wide. Friday I was cruising down the road and my driver side hub assembly broke in half and wheel passed me up. My lift kit is a spindle lift so its bumps the track out...
  18. 05Monsterdmax

    Loss of low end boost, top end is normal?

    Got my motor built, twin turbo(s480 over stock) dual fueled and 40% injectors. 125lb springs etc etc. having an issue down low with my boost say from stop to anything under 50mph. Now if u roll into the throttle over 50% at them speeds it will build the boost and go, but normal driving it rides...
  19. 05Monsterdmax

    Turbo delimma, input and help?

    Current setup on my lly truck is twin turbo (s480 over stock), dual fueled etc etc. debating removing the setup and going a different route as I'm not wanting to be nickeled and dimed later refreshing the tran etc. I'm gonna leave my 40% injectors and modded cp3 in the truck. Really debating...
  20. 05Monsterdmax

    Motors in, working out bugs. Need advice

    Motors in, working bugs out. Need direction Been tinkering on my lly all day. Had a fuel leak pop up on injector 3 at around 55psi of boost on a tow tune. It's spraying outta the injector bore I believe. Shut it down before any harm could be done. Wonder what would be causing it to spray out...
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