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Old 12-01-2011, 05:40 PM
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My current set up is
4ks
No Plate
370's
O75ofv
Airdog 150

This is what I want to do so please tell me if I should make any changes, I want a DD, Tow Truck and a race truck...

5x18's
hx35 over a s480 with a ex gate
taper cuts
head studs
60lb VS
Haisley machine HD push rods
Bump the timing

Also how much power do you think this set up would make, Also if there is anything else I should do please say, Suggestions are welcome, Thanks Taylor!
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:27 AM
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those are mighty large injectors for a DD and tow truck. you dont need pushrods with just 4k springs. think pretty small with the DV's they add lots off heat. which doesnt jive with your towing wants. twins will be sweet. dont really lnow much about the sizes. but you will be able to run a bit bigger injector and still stay cool.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 07:43 PM
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Thank you sir!
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:14 PM
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x2 on the injectors being to big. save the money on the hd pushrods like turbo said.
 
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Old 12-02-2011, 08:30 PM
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i have 5 by .016s and a 5 k gov spring modded to 5200. this past spring i had to put haisley push tubes and retainers because i was about to lose the valves. i was running mid 4 range down the track. my truck is about 575-600 hp. with this setup it would be a smokey mess for a daily driver in my opinion.
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 11:57 AM
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alright, 5x16,s or 5x14's, which one do you think would work better
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 11:59 AM
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5x14's i have them and i tow a 8000lb camper....and i have to back out of it on the hills and my tc is slipping.
 
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Old 12-04-2011, 01:19 PM
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5x.014's or 5x.012's its about impossible to build an everything engine. doesnt matter what it is. go big on air and smaller on fuel so you can run cool and still have a usable truck.
 
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Old 12-14-2011, 09:05 PM
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ok well to give you guys an idea I have a 32ft stock trailer that I tow full of cows, Im usually about 18,000lbs truck, trailer, and load combined
 
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Old 12-14-2011, 09:30 PM
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stay small. you can prolly get away pretty well with 14's and a twin set up pulling that much. also i would recommend putting a fuel plate in it and tuning it for your needs. running plateless could give you some added heat problems towing.
 


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