Boredom project, LB7 dirtymax turbo on a 6.2

[Superhondaz50]

Just your weekly update. I took some go-pro videos to try and see where my exhaust leak is coming from, 99% sure it's from the #8 cylinder manifold. I can see kinda see the smoke there, see a little spot and oil and it's the one missing the bolt, soooo, it's been there prob the whole time I've had the truck, just never knew as the doghouse was on. So I'm gonna leave it, been good for 4 years, be good another 4 as far as I'm concerned. Opened it up, got it to 9psi, it wailed like a banshee. Got my ceramic insulation, pretty sure it'll give you cancer. My metal order for the doghouse got cancelled so now I gotta go source it locally.

 

[Superhondaz50]

Started my doghouse today. Got the frame done and one top panel. Only had one sheet of aluminum so I need to get more.

 

[TOBASH]

Started my doghouse today. Got the frame done and one top panel. Only had one sheet of aluminum so I need to get more.

You need inner and outer shells and inner and outer insulation or else you will suffer burns from the intense heat. You should consider water injection and EGT sensors.

 

[Superhondaz50]

You need inner and outer shells and inner and outer insulation or else you will suffer burns from the intense heat. You should consider water injection and EGT sensors.

Yup, it'll be double wall insulation. Already have the EGT gauge, you can see it in post #38.

 

[Superhondaz50]

Also i've been driving it all over town with no heat issue, wide open engine, haven't got burnt yet.

 

[Superhondaz50]

Figured I'd post some main seal pics while I'm waiting for my doghouse aluminum to show up.it was an old rope seal,prob 1/3 was missing. It slid right out. Replaced with a modem felpro orange seal. Interesting note, the cylinders still have a crosshatch pattern from when the engine was built , cylinders, cranks, chain, pistons all are perfect, this engine is golden good.

 

[rcamacho]

I need to replace the main seal on my 6.2 998 as well. Looks like you disconnected the starter per the TM but tied it up to avoid the full lift back into position?


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[Superhondaz50]

I need to replace the main seal on my 6.2 998 as well. Looks like you disconnected the starter per the TM but tied it up to avoid the full lift back into position?


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Ya, I just took the two bolts out and pushed it to the side. It's a little tight but much better than removing the whole thing. Don't forget to disconnect your battery!

 

[Superhondaz50]

Still waiting for my metal to finish the doghouse, thought I'd share a few items that I'll be working on (will make new threads). Intercom system, RedDot AC, and an airlift bumper.

 

[Mogman]

I LOVE turbo lag, really cool to feel it spool up!

 

[Superhondaz50]

I LOVE turbo lag, really cool to feel it spool up!

Ya, I ran it up a hill the other day, starts hitting around 2k and definitely helps get it to the top a little quicker. Exhaust temp was around 600*. Need to route the CDR to the intake boot as it's puffing a little smoke.

 

[Superhondaz50]

Got my doghouse aluminum today so I can finish it this week. Will be great, when it's open and the fan kicks on, it blows heated air into the cab that feels like something from Satan's domain.

 

[Superhondaz50]

Started the doghouse today. Got the inner siding in and sealed down with high temp metal bonding silicone. I don't want the ceramic fibers getting out. I'll let it dry overnight then sandwich in the ceramic insulation tomorrow.

 

[Superhondaz50]

Well I got the top and front insulation in and encapsulated, but in the theme of this project I ran out of ceramic insulation. I'll order more Friday when I get my Amazon points (got like $100 coming). For now I tossed the cover on and took it for a spin. It is BY FAR quieter than the stock glass cover, prob by 20 decibels if I had to put a number on it, and that is with it missing it's two insulated sides. I am getting no heat soak through the insulated part of the cover either. Between two layers of reflective aluminum and the super dense ceramic insulation, the heat doesn't stand a chance. Hopefully I'll have this done and painted next week so I can move onto the AC.

 

[frank8003]

I have never been that bored.
You got my attention since 06262020

 

[Superhondaz50]

I have never been that bored.
You got my attention since 06262020

Glad I got your attention haha, I am perpetually bored!

 

[Superhondaz50]

Ok, here's the end. Got it together, sealed, and painted with my half can of paint I had. Not the prettiest, but F it, got a turbo HMMWV.

 

[TOBASH]

I went the other route with my Civilian H1... I found Unobtainium. I went with a 9 PSI Whipple.

If I keep the M1025A1, and in line with your blazing the way after I suggested this route in 2018 and got flamed, I might go with either a supercharger machined to fit OR a military made unit fit in a unique fashion so as to keep the original heads. I already figured out how.

It can be done, so the decision is... "Do I feel lucky"?

Thanks for blazing the way!

 

[rcamacho]

Project looks great


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[Superhondaz50]

I went the other route with my Civilian H1... I found Unobtainium. I went with a 9 PSI Whipple.

If I keep the M1025A1, and in line with your blazing the way after I suggested this route in 2018 and got flamed, I might go with either a supercharger machined to fit OR a military made unit fit in a unique fashion so as to keep the original heads. I already figured out how.

It can be done, so the decision is... "Do I feel lucky"?

Thanks for blazing the way!

Gotta see pics of that Whipple