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  1. 2004HPCR

    3rd gen cummins gauge cluster repair/overhaul

    Thanks for the advice, I appreciate that. With the price (and issues) of new trucks, I am determined to completely rebuild my 2004!
  2. 2004HPCR

    3rd gen cummins gauge cluster repair/overhaul

    Hi there, My early 2004 gauge cluster has an RPM needle with a mind of its own. Typically fails when it gets hot out in the summer. I reflowed the solder several years back and that seemed to help but now its really bad. Since my truck is a 6 speed, the RPM gauge is nice to have. Do you guys...
  3. 2004HPCR

    SMARTY questions for new +50 Injectors

    What boost pressure does the Smarty throw a code? That must be pretty high. My Smarty Jr hasnt thrown a code at anything below 40psi. Id hate to punish me he351 above 40psi. Hell I keep it below 30psi as it is. Only been to 35psi a few times during tuning. But I agree, keeping rail pressure at...
  4. 2004HPCR

    325hp engine tuning for fuel economy, 3rd injector event elimination, G56 question

    I wonder how close the coolant gauge is, probably close id say.
  5. 2004HPCR

    325hp engine tuning for fuel economy, 3rd injector event elimination, G56 question

    Does anybody have any hard data on highway tires vs mud/snow rated tires and the effect on fuel economy? I have been running Goodyear duratracs, mostly because I live in northern Canada. While they arnt the best tire out there, they do have decent traction and are very affordable on sale...
  6. 2004HPCR

    time for new injectors?

    Good information in this thread. Rod/piston balance definitely on my list of future plans.
  7. 2004HPCR

    Fried my Turbo

    Huh, so there was more to the story. Sounds like it got real hot.
  8. 2004HPCR

    Oil pressure guage read normal, then 0

    My truck did the same thing when I first took ownership of it (bought it used). I hooked up a mechanical oil pressure gauge to confirm that it was the pressure switch. Sure enough it was. Bought a new switch from Cummins for less than 30$. No problems ever since.
  9. 2004HPCR

    Fried my Turbo

    I work on helicopter turbine engines. Compressor technology varies from manufacturer to manufacturer, but they ALL use some kind of method of controlling the direction of the airflow into, through and out of the compressor module. Before the compressor we have inlet guide vanes, sometimes...
  10. 2004HPCR

    Fried my Turbo

    Dang, thats not so good. Lots of metal sent down stream for sure. Any idea what your boost was set to? And peak? Lots of towing with your truck?
  11. 2004HPCR

    325hp engine tuning for fuel economy, 3rd injector event elimination, G56 question

    Lets stop the ******* match right here fellas. The points have been made, and we arnt increasing MPG by going down this road.
  12. 2004HPCR

    Thrust bearing failure

    That is disappointing for sure. But even still, something isnt right here. This isnt magic. There is a reason why this keeps happening. So the best thing to do would be to install a set of 6.7 main bearings then.
  13. 2004HPCR

    Thrust bearing failure

    Reaaaaally. Well, I learned something today then.
  14. 2004HPCR

    Thrust bearing failure

    Wouldnt all 3rd gen engines already have the 1 piece bearing? Thats an old update.
  15. 2004HPCR

    HE400WG vs HE351CW for towing compound turbos? Turbo experts have a look

    Another question, whats the likelyhood that HE400WG is a good chinese knockoff? Anyone have access to the holset data base to run the assembly number?
  16. 2004HPCR

    HE400WG vs HE351CW for towing compound turbos? Turbo experts have a look

    Gotcha. Well I definitely don't have EGT issues either. I have to really work it to get to 1000F. Because I keep it on a low tune most of the time. By restriction I mean more drive pressure than boost. At 20psi it's 1:1, then at 25psi it's 30psi drive pressure, 30psi is 35-40psi. Etc. With the...
  17. 2004HPCR

    HE400WG vs HE351CW for towing compound turbos? Turbo experts have a look

    Well, its too late for the BBi's. All the research I was able to do turned up some of what your saying, but that the trucks that haze sometimes had the same issues before the injectors got changed. As Martin mentioned, pointing to compression or valvetrain issues. Either way, there is a good...
  18. 2004HPCR

    Fried my Turbo

    Good point. And as far as I can tell the intake baffle is useless. The silencer ring, not so much. It actually acts as a nozzle for bypass air to smoothly re enter the impeller.
  19. 2004HPCR

    325hp engine tuning for fuel economy, 3rd injector event elimination, G56 question

    Totally agree slowmover! A guy can spend lots of money for nothing. How the truck is driven is the biggest influence on MPG AND how quickly parts wear out. At the same time, if youve already mastered the driving part and seen how much you can get out of your machine- then I cant help to start...
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