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  1. 02ilduramax

    coolant leak

    is it common for the turbo to leak coolant? i had a truck dropped off and was diagnosing it for coolant loss i put a pressure tester on it today and started pumping it up and noticed it leaking from the heater core connectors, fixed that and took it for a test drive and got back and the inside...
  2. 02ilduramax

    Lb7 radiator

    Has anyone used the direct replacement radiator from xdp https://www.xtremediesel.com/xdp-x-tra-cool-direct-fit-replacement-radiator-xd295 I noticed some coolant in the snow under my truck on the passenger side I checked the petcock and it seems to be tight so I was looking at purchasing one...
  3. 02ilduramax

    Stainless diesel s485

    wondering if there are many people running the stainless diesel s485 5 blade I am looking at running this turbo just looking for people that have ran this turbo and what its hp potential is I would like to stay with a single turbo and be in the 1200+hp range don't to worried on driveability as...
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    beadlock question

    is there 2wd trucks running slicks if so are you using beadlocks, single or double looking for info. im in the market for rims for my repower that will be drag race only and wondering if anyone that hasn't ran bead locks has had issues with the rim spinning in the tire, or if I will be alright...
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    LB7 electrical gremlins

    ive been having some electrical issues on my 2002 lb7 and im stumped and not sure where to start first thing that happens is my gauge cluster will not work unless something is plugged in to the OBD2 port currently I am using a cheapo code reader and leave it plugged in once unplugged I have no...
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    LB7: 1200HP build

    looking for suggestions of what all is recommended in a 1200hp build as far as internals go I have carrillo rods already and the block is .020 over truck will be drag race only possibly nitrous occasionally
  7. 02ilduramax

    LB7: Bigger valves?

    I seen a while back I thought someone was making bigger intake and exhaust valves for our trucks I was just curious who is running them and has there been any benefit from them in a full race set up aftermarket heads are out of the question as of right now
  8. 02ilduramax

    LB7: rpm gauge

    I recently rebuilt my first Duramax engine thanks to the knowledge from everyone here. I got the truck running today it starts great and seems to run fine but I seem to be having an issue with the Rpm gauge one it is started the gauge doesn't move at all if I tap the throttle the gauge will jump...
  9. 02ilduramax

    LB7: What pistons

    currently looking to purchase some pistons for my Duramax s10 will be race only 1200+hp undecieded on nitrous as of right now what is the best option out there right now ...im sure I will get a million different answers but would like to hear what will be my best option
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    LB7: pro fab manifolds

    Does anyone have experience with the log style manifold from pro fab? good or bad? im looking into getting a set just trying to justify the price over the cast ones. they would be going on the motor for my s10 repower and forward facing
  11. 02ilduramax

    Intercooler difference

    Is there a difference between the lb7 intercoolers and lly I noticed my has a pretty good size hole in it and I found one for an lly but would like to make sure it will work before i purchase it
  12. 02ilduramax

    LB7: Head gasket help

    I'm in the process of re building the engine in my truck I got the heads on but now looking at the L and the R in the head gaskets I'm second guessing my self is it the left or right if I'm standing in front of the motor or if I'm sitting in the truck really hoping I didn't mess up these head...
  13. 02ilduramax

    LB7: lb7 injector cups

    in the process of rebuilding the engine in my truck and figure while its out I might as well do the injector cups while it is all apart. my question is where is the best place to buy them?
  14. 02ilduramax

    LB7: cam timing

    does anyone know the procedues to timing the cam or can I just use the factory timing marks doing a stock rebuild in my truck and want to make sure it is correct before I install it and put the engine back in the truck
  15. 02ilduramax

    Lb7 rings

    im in the process of rebuilding the engine in my truck nothing special just new rings bearings and such. I was wondering which piston rings to use, the kit came with mahle 41909 rings but I thought I seen somewhere on here not to use those but I cant find the post anymore. what rigns are...
  16. 02ilduramax

    Info: bored at work

    Ive thought about the different intake manifolds that are out there for the duramaxs because just about anything has to be better than the stock design in a performance application, but my question is if you wanted to make an intake out of alum how thick of material would you need to hold the...
  17. 02ilduramax

    lb7 crank gear

    In the progress of rebuilding an engine for my truck and the crank gear had a couple chipped teeth i got it removed but isnthere a process to install a different one or what is the best way to install it
  18. 02ilduramax

    rod bearings

    I am rebuilding a motor for my truck as the first one finally gave up the ghost after 255k my question is i went to order rod bearings and there was 2 options one forna rod stamped with an A and one with a B is the a differance in them or can i just order a clevite H series set and it will be good?
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    LB7: lb7 bolts

    I'm in the process of building an engine for my truck I believe I broke my crank but have not torn it apart yet. my question is though what bolts are not reuseable? do I need new main cap bolts rod bolts and head bolts?
  20. 02ilduramax

    LB7: Biggest turbo

    looking for some info on turbos. looking to use a big single it will be used in my s10 with a duramax it will be race only and looking in the 1000+ hp marks thank you for any info or insight
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