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New hamster in the 1st gen.

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Old 05-19-2012, 08:39 PM
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New hamster in the 1st gen.
Drove it home yesterday evening. Seems to run well and dropped a few degrees on the pyrometer. When you guys finally wear out the last 5.9 it will hopefully be comforting to know that the 6.7 fits in nicely.
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Very nice!
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You always make me jealous.
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Any guess on HP?
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Disgusting .................

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Can you give more details about the swap? wiring changes, emissions stuff, etc?
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Yes we definitely need more info, specs!!
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No emissions, same wiring as a p-pumped engine. First gen front hardware fits. motor mounts fit. Different eng adapt plate, and needs mods to pan/timing cover, swap straight cut gears.
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I'm not sure if I feel envy or hate for you, but either way I'm sure it stems from jealousy. Can't wait to hear the dyno numbers.
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Can we all say "sleeper"...

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Is it alot quieter than the stock 5.9 (underhood)? The new trucks are so quiet, not sure if its mostly due to motor or other things.
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I think with the mechanical injection its gonna be louder.

Very nice Ron. Hope it fills your needs to go get groceries and going to the golf course.
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I have alot of respect for somebody that can engineer something like that and make it a reliable daily driver. Well done!
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Originally Posted by AkitaSumo
Can we all say "sleeper"...

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You don't think the old 1218hp 5.9L wasn't a sleeper????

Looks good Ron!
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