Go Go Godzilla

[vandiesel]

The motor will be in this week. Harness is completely done and grounded. Fuel swap is next then hook it up and fire it. The atlas is also already rebuilt and re-geared for the 6 speed. Rob wants his shop back so we are stepping things up a lot.

[doublevan2]

Excited for you ! Hoping that first fire up will be music to everybody's ears ! Get the video cam ready for SMB history !

[vandiesel]

It is in!

[doublevan2]

Can't wait for the "Vrrooom Vrrooom" video ! Go - Go !

[marret]

Awesome, looks fantastic in there. Plus 1 on video when you get it running.

[kbeefy]

Originally Posted by vandiesel

It is in!

That looks awesome.

[kbeefy]

Originally Posted by Twoxentrix

When my turbo began 'barking' couple years ago, I investigated (Googled) potential causes and came across many weird scenarios people have experienced. Pretty interesting stuff.
The pic of your turbine made me recall a post I came across on another Forum that may apply to your situation (took me a little while to locate it) - starts on post #30
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...hredded-2.html
This is a copy of that post:

...This is the part that stood out to me:....

Thanks for that. I'm from the 7.3 world and have always been told that the pistons melt with excesive EGT. Good to hear of some of the other failure points.


I always drive by EGT and never exceed 1150 pre-turbo for more than a few seconds (as in, it only happens if I'm on cruise and slip for a few seconds). I believe this is on the cautious side, but I'm OK with that.

[Mikerson]

Originally Posted by vandiesel

It is in!

It's official...you need to update your signature!

[doublevan2]

I'm in for - "Godzilla Launch" -- or "Zilla Birth" -- "BirthZilla" ???