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  1. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    I was not aware that Roger had a hand in the design. However, I too have a set in my current engine. In discussion with him right now via email on recommendation between the 1.7 or 1.8 rocker ratio rockers.
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    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Will contact CircleD for recommendations on torque converter tomorrow.
  3. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Reached out to Black Bear Performance tonight for my initial tune.
  4. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Just inventoried my parts for the rest of my build - somehow I can't find my knock sensor harness that i thought I purchased and my spread sheet indicate I did. Still haven't made a final decision on my rockers.
  5. RAMurphy

    Hello from Eastern NC!

    Welcome to this great forum.
  6. RAMurphy

    Old black Betty build

    Great build thread -enjoyed reading it.
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    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Thought I would post a picture of another hobby of mine.
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    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Now doing research on my roller rockers, leaning towards Yella Tera because I've used them in the past. They are on my current engine. But the question is - 1.7 ratio or 1.8????
  9. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    I used ARP bolts: Followed the prep instructions and the provided torque sequence. One side done: And just before lunch, I finished the other side. Looks awesome:
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    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Then I placed the head gasket on the block, ensuring the gasket was properly aligned - the word "front" towards the front and ensuring the rear water passages were oriented properly: Placed the head on the block:
  11. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Finally, progress again being made. Started installing the heads this morning. First I needed to clean and prepare the head surface: Then I needed to install the tray and lifters: After torquing the bolts to 108 inch pounds, I recleaned the head surface - got some oil on the block while...
  12. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    So, reading through my last several threads I was not clear on the compressed thickness of the head gaskets I will be using. When I ordered my heads I was talking to a senior tech at Summit Racing and he said based on what I was building and the information I gave him that the 0.055 gaskets...
  13. RAMurphy

    My Fashionably Late 03 Denali XL Build Thread

    Beautiful truck. Awesome build thread - looking forward to future mods.
  14. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Painted my valve covers - time to break out my curing station.
  15. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    So, after final measurements this morning I decided to use the head gaskets that were delivered last week and recommended by Summit Racing. Should put me around 11:1 compression ratio. Now after a year plus delay I'm going to install these heads.
  16. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    So, I sent emails out to Texas Speed, Vinci Performance and Black Bear Performance. Heard back from everyone but Black Bear Performance. In fact, Vinci Performance responded within 90 minutes. If I don't here back from them by tomorrow I will send a direct message from this site. I understand...
  17. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Valve covers, intake manifold gaskets (not OEM - one area where I'm not a fan), and valve cover gaskets, grommets and bolts delivered today. Will get these covers painted and post some pictures.
  18. RAMurphy

    Hi I'm new here, and I wanna know about Auburn Select-A-Lock diffs for my 2003 Tahoe, 4wd? I wanna use them in the front and rear. Anyone use them?

    Welcome....
  19. RAMurphy

    Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

    Please continue to post some pictures. Awesome, awesome job Mark. Post some pictures of the backyard too. You have always provided me positive guidance and suggestions. Love the pick of your dog. Beautiful companion.
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    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Really - is there any doubt from my perspective. Of course. :)
  21. RAMurphy

    Rocket Man's 02 Denali Build Thread AKA "THE BEAST"

    Mark, looks great. Did you do the tile work yourself?
  22. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    I have all the parts to install these heads. Assuming the heads gaskets I have are the ones I will use. This weekend I will be redoing some measurements and make the final decision on the thickness of the head gasket I will use for this build. Parts are still coming in: various bolts for...
  23. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    As promised a few pictures of my new heads.
  24. RAMurphy

    Hello, I'm new here and have a couple of questions if you don't mind

    Welcome to this great forum. Search this forum for A/C issues. Plenty of good information on this site. Ensure that compressor is still in good shape.
  25. RAMurphy

    My From Start to Finish 6.0L Build

    Pretty surprised that while at the office I get a text message my engine heads were delivered. They were packaged in a Styrofoam fitted container in a box in another box. Left on our covered porch and then the heavy rains came. My wife went out there to bring the box in, but we know how heavy...

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