The MQ didn't work for the NV3500 comment, but I'd avoid using that one. I've done some research, as I want a stick shift. It's only rated for 300 ftlbs, which means my mildly tuned 4.7 is too much for it. I agree, the NV4500 would be a good choice if you decided to go manual.
The NV4500 Transmission - Novak Conversions
High Impact - NV4500 5spd
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I ceramic coated the out side and started ceramic coating the inside of the turbine housing. The "Jethot" ceramic coating is impressing me so far.
I am going with a real heavy coating out side, 3 to 5 coats and 1 or 2 on the inside.
So far it looks like it will hold the heat in pretty good and look like polished aluminum when I buff it.
Next will be to sand blast the Banks turbo manifold and coat it inside and out.
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Might have to pull my OEM manifolds off and do this.... Do you need to idle the engine a while to help cure the coating?
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I weighed the suburban tonight.
Near full fuel, 2 tool boxes weighing about 40lb together, no rear bumper and with out me in it.
Front axle was 2690lb
Rear axle was 2660lb
total 5750lb
(closer to 5700lb minus the tool boxes)
Here are some weight loss mods I have been considering:
Put in an aluminum drive shaft from a newer truck
Swap my cast iron master cylinder and cast iron fluid tank with a much lighter aluminum master cylinder and plastic fluid tank out of a 2003 duramax.
I'm thinking those 2 will save 30lb.
But when the step bumper goes on that will add like 70lb and the 8 leaf springs will add about 20lb.
Edit:
Replaced the master cylinder with a 90s GM truck master cylinder from the junk yard. Brakes better than ever now.
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Good work. Are those hydraulically boosted brakes? That's a popular RAM mod, as the vacuum boosted falls short for some. My QC RAM weighs 5410 with topper. I removed the factory cup holders (3#), fold-flat floor (40#), clutch fan and shroud (8#), and replaced the tailgate access panel with some corrugated plastic (10#). I suggest you look at this thread at Dodgetalk dot com for weight reduction ideas. Check the last page or two:
DodgeTalk : Dodge Car Forums, Dodge Truck Forums and Ram Forums
Might look at getting some forged Centerline wheels for more weight reduction.
Good work on the bumpers. I elected to keep my chrome steel pieces after I was told to expect people to rear end me here in San Antonio
...hope NM isn't that bad.
If I'd caught this earlier on, I would have suggested you take a look at the older VW Rabbit turbo diesels ('83-'84). They ran 23:1 CR and had 10 pounds of boost. No intercooler. My N/A diesel Rabbits were '78 (23.5:1) and '81 (23:1). The text I read back then said VW ran it that high to promote starting. With the direct injection engine they drop the CR a bit... 2013 TDI only runs 16.5
2013 Jetta Sedan Specs, Color, & Trim Package Comparison - Volkswagen
The VW gas turbo guys often put RTE head studs, which I think is now ARP, in to keep it all together...
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Is your dampner an ATI unit? Heard good things about those. I'm considering getting one. Lighter than the OEM unit, and a better piece. Wish I lived closer; I'd enjoy wrenching on the diesel with you...