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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Heard back from both Circle D and Black Bear Performance today. BB confirmed payment, answered a question, stated I was near the top of the list and when I was expected to be completed with my build. I told them I still needed several weeks. Circle D answered my questions and I will be ordering...- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
I love working with both Texas Speed and Summit Racing. A shout out to Summit Racing. Came home today from work and my thinner head gaskets were delivered (2 days - and it was free shipping). So, I uninstalled the other gasket (driver's side) and installed the new gasket. Glad I paid the extra...- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Today I reached out to Circle D with a few questions on their recommendation of the 300mm 2800-3000 rpm torque converter recommendation. I'm a novice when it comes to torque converters and transmissions. Just trying to understand thought process that went into that recommendation. Essentially...- RAMurphy
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- Forum: Under Construction
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Heard back from Black Bear Performance and they will be getting started on my updated tune when I get to the top of their "to do" list. Getting closer.- RAMurphy
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- Forum: Under Construction
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Ended up ordering a slightly thinner gasket which will be delivered on Wednesday. Thanks again @iamdub for resetting my thought process.- RAMurphy
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Hello! Starting my 2011 Tahoe journey, hope you can come along for the ride!
Welcome to this great forum.- RAMurphy
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Newish GMT800 'Burb Owner from SF Bay Area
Welcome to this great forum.- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
@iamdub So you got me again to rethink some of my decisions. Reached out to Texas Speed and asked again about there recommendations and how they compute compression ration they sent me their link to the calculations: https://www.texas-speed.com/t-calc-compression-ratio.aspx When I plug in my...- RAMurphy
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- Forum: Under Construction
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Thanks for your great insights and recommendations throughout this build. I don't have the exact numbers with me at the moment. But I did work with both Texas Speed and Summit Racing, providing both companies with my measurements. I do remember there was negligible difference between the corners...- RAMurphy
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Hello there from central Indiana
Welcome to this great forum. I'm originally from Northern Indiana but spent a lot of time in central Indiana. Graduated from Purdue University. Still make many trips to Indiana to visit family.- RAMurphy
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- Forum: Introduction
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Going to be a very busy Memorial Day weekend for us with our family coming in town and helping us honor this great day. May not post for a few days depending on timing of the visits. So looking forward to spending time with the grand babies. Hope you all have a great weekend and enjoy the...- RAMurphy
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- Forum: Under Construction
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
On another note, from a build perspective: 1. I heard back from Black Bear Performance and they had some questions associated with the build and some other particular questions related to compression ratios. 2. Heard back from Roger (Vinci Performance) and he computer required push rods...- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Happy Birthday to this beautiful girl who has brought so much joy and happiness to our family. Quite frankly has taught me how to stay young at heart - even after 15 years she is such a puppy. Our appointment was all very good news. Although she has a mild case of degenerative valve disease she...- RAMurphy
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Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"
Wow, awesome work Mark. That table looks great.- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Well, with me it might take more than just a few times.... Talking with Vinci Performance and Texas Speed with my set up I could run 1.8 ratio rockers but with little advantage for what I'm trying to achieve. Essentially the 1.7 ratio affords almost the same improvements as the 1.8 with less...- RAMurphy
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- Forum: Under Construction
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Brian, from Circle D, got back to me with a recommendation on a torque converter (2800-3000) stall speed.- RAMurphy
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- Forum: Under Construction
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
I do appreciate the comment though - I kept second guessing myself.- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Made the final decision to go with the Yella Tera 1.7 ratio roller rockers. Discussing pushrod lengths with Roger (Vinci Performance" right now. Has it been mentioned what a great company they are, and the customer service is second to none. I will also measure lengths (yes, I have the...- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Reached out to Circle D this afternoon on an upgraded torque converter. Waiting to hear back from them.- RAMurphy
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My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build
Heard from Black Bear performance that they have my tune request, and I should hear back from them soon.- RAMurphy
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