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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 01:54 AM
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Glad to hear nothing's seriously wrong. My shoulders have been getting better since I've been doing easier work. I work in a UPS feeder hub, semi trailers only, need I say more? lol.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 04:00 AM
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That's certainly some work! I'm relieved as well. Surgery wasn't something I want to experience.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2016 | 01:31 PM
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Yeah it is, it's only 4-5 hours during the evening but you're working pretty fast the entire time.


One thing I noticed with the carpet kit is it's a little quieter on the highway and the floor is closer to the pedals which is nice.
 
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Old Sep 11, 2016 | 09:49 PM
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Well I finally painted and installed my valance I had purchased almost two years ago. I had done filler work to it and had it primed and wet sanded but never got around to painting it until last night. Installed it tonight. All I have left on the to do list before winter is re seal the cowl to help make the cab more water tight this winter and fix the sagging headliner.










 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 04:46 PM
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Just a sneak preview of what's to come




 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:26 PM
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Working all the time seems to make for many truck goodies Matthew.

Are you going with the Scorpion rockers, or something else?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:28 PM
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When I did my cam swap 3 years ago I installed a set of Comp cams Magnum series roller tip rockers, I'm just going to transfer those.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:31 PM
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Looking good!
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:32 PM
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Sounds good!

What is the chamber volume of your new heads?
 
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Old Sep 20, 2016 | 05:56 PM
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60 CC. Based on stock specs I should get 9.29:1 at minimum and if the block has been decked and has flat top pistons I should get about 9.7:1 at the max.








That's some precision out of the box! the gasket is a Felpro 1250S3.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 10:25 PM
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Put my new heads on today. Worked for 11 hours straight. Got the tuning stuff and rocker arm readjustment to do tomorrow.














 
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mmmmm filthy those heads are good bang per dollar
 
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Old Sep 30, 2016 | 10:54 PM
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mmmmm filthy those heads are good bang per dollar
That they are. I gladly accept donations
 
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Old Oct 15, 2016 | 07:17 PM
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Installed my new rocker arms, got rid of those POS roller tip rockers. Also got new pushrods and valve covers.
















 
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Looks great, Matthew. Glad you got the noise resolved.
 
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