5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

stage 1 24 valve build up!

Old May 26, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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stage 1. 181/210 bigstick camshaft,110# valve springs,cromolly pushrods,S/O pump to replace my H/O,tunnel ram,water meth, valve job, port&polish head.



turbo & exaust manifold off
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super B special. LOVE THAT TURBO!
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just getting warmed up!
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valve train off
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waiting on parts
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sent the ADR to get the 4K tunes and i put the revo software on the smarty!
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cleaned&painted block. injection pump gear was a pain in the A$$ to take off
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surprized how clean the pistons looked
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cleain it up a little
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got the head back from port&polish now its off to the machine shop getting new valves etc etc.
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the guy who ported the head said that cyl#1,5,6 were extremely restictive. he opened them up real nice! that specials gonna spool so fast now!
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my old 3250 dual disc! dont sled pull with a street clutch
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still waiting on alot of parts will kep posting pictures as i start to put it back together. enjoy!
 

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Old May 26, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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use the direct link, it'll pop up copied then put it in here through the add pic button.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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No worky buddy...like to see the pics.
 
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Old May 26, 2010 | 09:33 PM
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you have to use the <img> code. it's usually the last of the 4 on photobucket
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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figured it out! thamks guys. enjoy the pictures. more to come hopefuly monday!
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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your gonna like that cam, mine spools my s465 very nicely

Very good build up looking foward to more pics.
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 11:06 PM
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That is sweet as f#&%!
 
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Old May 27, 2010 | 11:27 PM
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The cam and headwork are definetley gonna help spool that charger. Looks like the start of a real good running truck!!
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 12:57 PM
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With the increase in air flow that turbo will spool almost like stock. Looks to be a great build up.
 
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Old May 28, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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thanks guys i got most of my parts today. i will post up some pictures tonight. i gotta wait til tuesday to bring my head back to the machine shop to get the head put back together. should be running next weekend!
 
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