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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-15-2023, 10:58 AM
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Posted By dalez
Is that a feature Jason offers? :biggrin:

Is that a feature Jason offers? :biggrin:
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-14-2023, 02:04 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,817
Posted By dalez
Interesting! My new bluebirb is really close to...

Interesting! My new bluebirb is really close to yours in year, I'm going to have to check that out as soon as I can get it back on the road. Thanks!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-13-2023, 04:09 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 15,817
Posted By dalez
Why only 2100rpm? Doesnt the engine hit peak...

Why only 2100rpm? Doesnt the engine hit peak power way up around 2700rpm or so? I get you'll get better fuel economy if you keep it closer to 2k max, but you're leaving gobs of power for...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-22-2023, 10:27 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
Do you have a post I may have missed anywhere...

Do you have a post I may have missed anywhere detailing your dash setup and what data it's showing and what data is available from those buses? :biggrin:

Would kill for live torque output data,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-21-2023, 09:30 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
So, your cool monitor with all the transmission...

So, your cool monitor with all the transmission data displayed... that's displaying J1939? Or OBDII?

I saw torque data, I presume it's pulling that from the ECM via J1939 and the transmission...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-20-2023, 03:53 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
So I'm a bit further on finding a gearbox, got my...

So I'm a bit further on finding a gearbox, got my eyes on a used 1000 within driving distance. Its cheap enough I can afford a nice low stall converter to put on it. It is unfortunately the 'narrow...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-19-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
I would love to swap a VGT onto the 6bt and DIY a...

I would love to swap a VGT onto the 6bt and DIY a controller for it :biggrin::biggrin: Happen to know if there's one that would practically bolt on mechanically speaking?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-15-2023, 08:36 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
Most of it, but the AFC takes a boost signal to...

Most of it, but the AFC takes a boost signal to cut back fuel before the boost kicks in to control smoke and EGT before the turbo can spool. No other way to do that really, I'm pretty sure most if...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-15-2023, 08:52 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
With that it seems like it would be a cinch to...

With that it seems like it would be a cinch to implement on a mech engine! :eek:
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-15-2023, 08:06 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
I'm glad you brought up DIY SEM, I had an idea...

I'm glad you brought up DIY SEM, I had an idea for mechanicals. If I acquired/built a box that could receive a torque reduce command from the TCM, I was thinking I could implement it via a solenoid...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-14-2023, 08:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
I dont recall the exact version, other than it's...

I dont recall the exact version, other than it's an "1984" rated at 185hp.



Interesting. It seems to me by BB 545 is a bit tight if anything. I'll have to really pay attention to it's stall...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-14-2023, 08:47 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
You are of course correct. BB has a 4.78, IH is...

You are of course correct. BB has a 4.78, IH is a 5.39. Combined with lower displacement and slightly taller 1st gear in the BB and you feel it.

Hwy wise, I'm hoping to be able to cruise...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-14-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
I knew there would be a difference, I just didnt...

I knew there would be a difference, I just didnt think it was "will this even make it up this hill???" different. 77.6% of the displacement, so ballpark 77.6% of the torque all else equal... 11%...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-13-2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
Hello again everyone, thanks for the input thus...

Hello again everyone, thanks for the input thus far!

I really like Jason's setup at transmissiontuner, and am looking to go that route with a 1000/2000/2500. Where I'm coming short is finding a...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-07-2022, 10:59 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 538,808
Posted By dalez
Got my registration! W00! Thanks everyone!

Got my registration! W00! Thanks everyone!
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 11-25-2022, 05:02 PM
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Posted By dalez
Sent my form 119, a Vt bill of sale filled out by...

Sent my form 119, a Vt bill of sale filled out by myself and the previous owner, and a copy of the title along with tax and reg fee. Just got the plates and paperwork back today, less than 2 weeks...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-11-2022, 10:33 AM
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Posted By dalez
Finally getting my hands on a valid Cali title...

Finally getting my hands on a valid Cali title from the previous owner today! W00h00! Wanting to get motorhome plates on it ASAP so I can drive it home to convert.

I stumbled across some posts...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-09-2022, 10:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
I saw lots of chatter across the internet that...

I saw lots of chatter across the internet that the 3060 was an option on many motorhomes with the mechanical 6bt. I would think I'd have to find one in a scrap yard to pull parts from.

I'm fairly...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-08-2022, 02:28 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
Ya know... the torque and GVW ratings on the...

Ya know... the torque and GVW ratings on the MD3060 look mighty nice... and some mid 90's mechanical 6BTs had them? Has anyone done THAT swap?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-28-2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
Yes... because it's on a switch on the switch...

Yes... because it's on a switch on the switch panel for some reason. Dont forget to turn the fan on! :facepalm:



I suppose the lockup will substantially reduce the BTUs needing dissipated,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-21-2022, 04:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
I have 275/80r22.5 - only a 6% improvement vs...

I have 275/80r22.5 - only a 6% improvement vs 315-80r22.5... And I'd have to spend a fortune on new off-road worthy tires when i already have nearly new tires in good condition that have proven...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-21-2022, 02:16 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
No idea if the KDP issue has been dealt with in...

No idea if the KDP issue has been dealt with in mine, I'll have to tear it down to find out.

Heard on more power = more EGTs. I kinda figured the only way to run sustained increased power is a...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-13-2022, 07:25 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
Either my google-fu has failed me, or the...

Either my google-fu has failed me, or the revs/mile isnt published. In fact it appears Boto doesnt even make this tire anymore.

As much as I despise my Chinese made "Trailer King" trailer tires,...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-12-2022, 09:19 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
You sure that revs/mile is right? Because on my...

You sure that revs/mile is right? Because on my 643 bus, I'm clocking a GPS verified 62mph with the tacho bouncing around 2600-2700ish (bouncing, hard to say exact), and my redline on that DT466...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-12-2022, 06:27 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 7,429
Posted By dalez
275/80r22.5 retreads on the rear, 295/75/r22.5 on...

275/80r22.5 retreads on the rear, 295/75/r22.5 on the front (that need replaced sometime in the nearish future) currently.

Rears will be replaced with my Boto bt577 275/80r22.5 mud tires from the...
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