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Interesting..still want to go 4L80, move the engine forward 1.75" to keep transfer case fixed (M1031 SECM with functioning PTO generator) and also use the extra space for two VNT17 turbochargers with Arduino controlled vanes for zero lag boost. Just 8 PSI boost, those turbines would spool up in a fraction of a second and not need intercooling.With all due respect, while there were/are cooling kits out there, the devil is in the details. We are the only kit that does NOT utilize the heater circuit to attempt to return coolant from the back of the block. This seemingly small difference is actually quite a large one. With the heater valve closed these systems are of little benefit. In other words, you have to have the heater on to gain the maximum cooling benefit. I for one would like to keep my heater off in the summer when I want the most from my cooling systemBeyond that, there really is no comparison to our quality level either, no hose clamps and cutting of hoses to install our set-up.
As for the rest of what we are working on, again yes there is/was a turbo kit for the 6.2/6.5, BUT it is not intercooled, used very old turbocharging technology and did not take advantage of newer wastegate designs either. While there are several different options for OD transmissions, we are producing a full bolt-in kit with a lot of tech in the transmission to survive our hopped up trucks. We are not trying to cater to the masses, actually we would like to stay focused on this small group of enthusiasts which we consider ourselves a part of.
We changed from a soft hose to an armored and rubber coated hose about a year ago but the internal flow of the entire kit did not change. The flow of the system is internally regulated which came from a lot of R&D to get enough to create rear flow to balance the block temperatures but not too much to overcool the rear and subsequently undercool the front.I am interested in these kits. Question - what size hose is run from the rear block-off plates forward to the crossover? From the photos, the early kits had 3/8" hose (6AN) and the newer kits have 1/4" hose (4AN).
As mentioned there are significant differences between the HMMWV kits and the CUCV kits. The Full CUCV kits have accommodated the glow plug sensor. If your application is modified from a stock HMMWV or CUCV we have existing kits or custom one-off kits we can build to accommodate nearly every iteration out there. Just send us an email on our site or give us a call.Rich what do you intend to do about the glow plug sensor in the block off plate on the drivers side? The kit doesn’t seem to accommodate this.
We will get it on the way! Don't think there should be any issues with the governor but we have never had a 1031 in the shop either so I guess we are going to find out. We can always change things up to accommodate if need be.Incoming order! Should be easy to install during an injector pump swap. This is on a 1031 SECM so there might be an issue around the governor.
Beautiful kits!!!As promised here are the pics of the new ALL CUCV kits. Again this kit requires no modifications to install. The temperature sensor stays in the rear drivers side coolant plate area. The large adapter assembly you see in the pics is made on a HAAS 5 axis CNC machine out of a solid billet of 6061 aluminum and then anodized for long life and good looks. It also has an extra port (plugged when shipped) that can be used for an additional temp sensor or as a coolant return for those that want to run an aftermarket turbo set-up. In fact with our rear adapter added in you have a water feed for the turbo too. Lastly all kits are now shipping with our solid billet rear plates too (drivers side is steel in these kits).
So for those with multiple 6.2/6.5 trucks, this is our current list of supported vehicles:
HUMVEE 6.2/6.5
HUMVEE 6.5T
CUCV 6.2/6.5/6.5T
CUCV Hybrid 6.2/6.5 (w/HUMVEE crossover)
Civilian GM 6.2/6.5/6.5T (Side mount turbo)
Civilian GM 6.5T (Center mount turbo)
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Thank you Sir!Beautiful kits!!!
I guess I never updated... its been installed for a while without issues.Purchased and patiently waiting on a few parts...
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