DA INFERNO
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THATS WHAT SHE SAID!
06 LBZ 2500HD W/ 8" NCT LIFT AND A LOT OF EXTRAS
07 3305 WEEKEND WARRIOR
08 Polaris RZR
LTZ 250
PREDATOR 90
SCRAMBLER
TRUCK PICTURES
SOME TRAILER PICTURES
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woodrow
Nooksack WA
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Great work..very mean ride!
'07 2500HD D/Max-Ally, Firestone Ride Rites/Level Command,285 BFG KM2's,MB Gunner 16x8,5 '' Turbo Back MBRP, Edge Evo. Torklifts/Fastguns/Stable loads
AF 811
2004 Lund Fisherman
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Nor-Cal Nick
Livermore Ca.
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copter... post my pic's please and info when you get a chance.
08 Chevy 3500HD Dually Duramax << Clink to see pic's
08 WW cr3905
06 Preditor 90cc- daughter
08 OutLaw 50cc- daughter
04 Honda CRF450R- Dad's
07 Honda CRF150F- Mom's
09 Raptor 700
09 yfz450r
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copter
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********* Up Date 7-1-08 ***********
Nor-Cal Nick’s 2008 Chevy 3500HD LMM *** Up-Date ***
Since the last upgrades to my truck were done a few months back, the first new change we made was removing the DPF system. This first modification was done as we searched to satisfy the need for more performance, HP, and mileage. With the removal of the DPF, the install of the MBRP 5” turbo back system, and updating my PPE performance tuner to turn off the DPF feature, we obtained these stats.
PPE lev. 1 / no DPF-
While towing a WW3905 (39 foot) 18K fifth-wheel trailer under normal towing conditions, pulling hills I was looking at 14mpg average, round-trip. This was calculated over the course of 3 different trips. All was calculated by hand (mile drove vs. gal.’s used). I also had a chance to run my truck on a dyno (DynoJet) with a PPE level 6 loaded and no DPF. At this setting I was able to pull these dyno runs:
4-5-08 426hp./688tq.
I was very pleased with the mileage I was seeing with the PPE. I started looking at EFI Live, not so much for more mileage, but to take my tuning ability to the next level. I ended up talking to Nick with Duramaxtuner.com. There are a ton of tuners out there that are getting big HP #’s, but that’s not what I’m after. I wanted someone that would take the time necessary and work towards obtaining a good power tune for towing a large load, and at the same time keep mileage in mind. As of right now, we have been bouncing off each other to get where I want to be. I will have more info later as we go on with testing. Nick has a library that you can pull tunes off of, so I installed a few of his tunes for some great street power. I had the chance to run his “400hp Fun Tune” on the dyno with the same mod’s as I had ran the PPE before. Here is what I ended up running:
6-7-08 “400hp Fun Tune” 414hp./786tq.
Also,
6-7-08 “LMM08_08_HOT_6.07.08_Highboost” 440hp./805tq.
So with some tuning, I picked up a few HP on the dyno. I would also like to add that “out of the box” the PPE unit is great for power and mileage as you can see from the outcome.
Next we needed to upgrade the fuel and tranny. I started the fuel upgrade with a Nicktane Filter kit to keep my fuel as clean as possible. To get a steady PSI up out of the fuel tank, I called Steve @ TTS power systems. He has a great flow-through fuel lift pump kit that fits right above the fuel cooler - very discrete and quiet. He also stated that it would be a good idea to open up the fuel pick up in the tank as well. We also installed a TransGo Jr. that will help agaist clutch slippage with my power upgrades.
One product that I had seen talked about recently was called the PCV reroute. I saw a few people making up there own kits with parts that they had obtained from a local automotive store. I also saw a post that Tony Burkhard had made a VERY nice little turn key kit. It had billet fittings that bolted to the valve covers, so I had to have it. I called Tony and ordered a kit. We didn’t get a chance to talk for too long, since both of our phone lines were ringing … but just a couple days later I had a box sitting on my desk that had all the parts needed, including those kick ass billet fittings. Thanks Tony!!
I want to give a big “THANKS” to Titan fuel tanks. They have been telling us about the new Super Series larger tank that was soon to be released. The only problem was that I was running out of time and couldn’t wait for the new series to come out to fit into my schedule. I had a bunch of parts ready to be installed into my truck and needed to get a larger tank on at the same time. I was on the verge of telling them to just go ahead and ship me the most recent Gen V. tank, when they called and said they where shipping the first tank of the new series to us.
Thank you Titan Fuel Tanks, this new “Super Series” 62-gallon tank is HUGE!!!
Product used:
Auto Meter-
• #17118 07.5+ Chevy triple pillar
• #6400 Nexus 8 Channel module
• #6445 Nexus Exhaust temp
• #6470 Nexus Boost
• #6457 Nexus Trans temp
MBRP-
• #S6020AL Alum 5” Turbo back exhaust kit
RBP-
• # 6” BLACK exhaust tip
Amp Research-
• #75126-01 Electric steps
• # 75131-01 L.E.D light kit
Cognito Motorsports-
• #SBELKHD-1000 Heavy-duty sway bar end links
• #SBK1000046 Rear Sway bar
EFI Live-
• #V2 Duramaxtuner.com as tuner
Nicktane-
• #FKIT-LONG Duramax Fuel Filter kit
TTS-
• #? Duel Fuel Lift Pump System
• #? Billet Fuel pickup & Hose
TransGo-
• #? Allison Shift Kit Jr.
Mag-Hytec-
• #A1000 Allison Trans oil pan
• #29537965 Allison Deep sump filter
• #AA14-11.5 AAM rear diff cover
Titan-
• #7010301 Titan Super Series 62gal. long bed fuel tank
H.I.D-
• #9006 8000k HID Xenon conversion kit
• #9145 8000k HID Xenon conversion kit
Precision Grills-
• #801282 07.5-up Chevy HD Billet grille
• #? 07.5-up Chevy HD Billet Bowtie
Ryno Mfg.-
• #? Billet “Phatty” ant.
Next on the list to be installed:
• -Cognito Motorsports Traction bars
• -BD Exhaust manifold
• -On board air complete system
• -Air horns
• -C3 trans upgrade
• -Torque convertor
• -Intercooler
If you have any questions feel free to post a reply or PM me and I will be happy to help you.
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Nor-Cal Nick
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Hey THANKS copter!!!
Don't forget the pic's of my truck and it hooked to the Goose neck and 5er. I know I will get flamed by the weight police but I know there will be members that will like to see what I have been towing and what I scaled with the Goose neck
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They're coming.... I broke Imageshack for a while..... Waiting for them to fix it.
06 GRAYSTONE LBZ | MBRP 4" TURBO BACK | NOR*CALTRUCK 4-6 LIFT | AMP STEPS | 4300k HID'S | KMC DIESELS
06 COACHMEN ADRENALINE 314FS TOY HAULER | CLEAR LEDS | A&E POWER AWNING | ON BOARD AIR
05 HONDA 450R & HONDA 400EX
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DA INFERNO
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OVER WEIGHT!!!!!
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Engineer9860
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2002 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 8.1/ZF6sp RC/LB 
2001 Chevy 2500HD 4x4 6.0/4L85E EC/SB
1997 Chevy Blazer 4x4
1994 Chevy K-2500 4x4 C6P 5.7/4L80E
1979 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10
1977 Chevy K-30 4x4 4sp 4.10 454
30 year student of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress
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Nor-Cal Nick
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Thanks Jeff!!!!
If anyone has questions feel free to post.
Nick
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