Idi swap
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2008
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i will never buy one single product from that place.
i could get into why, but i have 2 newborns if i want to listen to crying.
anyways, i like the power of the truck, my *** dyno hasnt been properly calibrated in years, so im not going to spit out some random numbers.
im about to pull the truck completely apart and do a few more custom touches, then finally paint it.
yes i bought the roller rockers, Mike was great! answered all of my questions and got me my parts quick.
only thing i didnt like is that the rockers i received were not anodized orange! yet still a killer product.
i did not buy these rockers for power, or throttle response, only for the longevity of my inconel valves and new guides.
i bought a OEM 093 core and had Russ (typ4) do his magic along with installing a WW2, and his new hopefully leak free castings.
cam & springs provided by Russ also. a great guy to deal with, i highly recommend his work!
i need 3 more things to complete this swap, i need to build an engine stand/cradle, complete the frenched 2014 emblums, and a cam gear and i can get to work
i could get into why, but i have 2 newborns if i want to listen to crying.
anyways, i like the power of the truck, my *** dyno hasnt been properly calibrated in years, so im not going to spit out some random numbers.
im about to pull the truck completely apart and do a few more custom touches, then finally paint it.
yes i bought the roller rockers, Mike was great! answered all of my questions and got me my parts quick.
only thing i didnt like is that the rockers i received were not anodized orange! yet still a killer product.
i did not buy these rockers for power, or throttle response, only for the longevity of my inconel valves and new guides.
i bought a OEM 093 core and had Russ (typ4) do his magic along with installing a WW2, and his new hopefully leak free castings.
cam & springs provided by Russ also. a great guy to deal with, i highly recommend his work!
i need 3 more things to complete this swap, i need to build an engine stand/cradle, complete the frenched 2014 emblums, and a cam gear and i can get to work
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Apr 2015
Posts: 1,264
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i have never disrespected his products, and i wont.
you can keep your R&D vs. Conestoga Diesel debate, along with your Koolaid.
i dont have time for it.
the OP asked a question, to which i answered. if you dont like it, i suggest you find a way to deal with it, because frankly i dont give 2 ****s.
my dime, my rig, my choice.
every person ive bought parts from, Mel, Russ, Mike, Jason, have all gave me unsurpassed customer service. and i thank all of them!
i may have dropped too much money on my rig, but thats ok. i have 2 others to build, so i will be spending lots more before i visit davey jones locker.
as far as the WW2, i wanted the most updated wheel. hoping to get my EGT's to the lowest possible point.well see how it does.
you can keep your R&D vs. Conestoga Diesel debate, along with your Koolaid.
i dont have time for it.
the OP asked a question, to which i answered. if you dont like it, i suggest you find a way to deal with it, because frankly i dont give 2 ****s.
my dime, my rig, my choice.
every person ive bought parts from, Mel, Russ, Mike, Jason, have all gave me unsurpassed customer service. and i thank all of them!
i may have dropped too much money on my rig, but thats ok. i have 2 others to build, so i will be spending lots more before i visit davey jones locker.
as far as the WW2, i wanted the most updated wheel. hoping to get my EGT's to the lowest possible point.well see how it does.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,941
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From: Maple Valley, WA
You wont buy from a hard working guy in it for the community, but you praise the the "number spouting" that is hardly anything more than an overpriced, conceited, hack. Justin lays it on the line almost everyday in plain view for all to see. If you cant respect that i suggest you head on back to oilburners as we dont have any koolaid here. WW2 is that wicked wheel? From what ive seen its nothing more than a billet version of the original. Only advantage to billet is running 35psi +, but that wheel only flows 20...
Mike, don't worry about it man, its not worth it, and we don't need the tension around here, FTE has always been above that, even with a bunch of the same guys that post frequently on OBN who we all get along with here... The only thing I will say is I have read enough over on OBN and what has been posted here, and I do think there will be some disappointment when the above dyno numbers do come in, but its not here nor there....
As far as customer service is concerned... Ask any one of my customers (Real customers, not people that have sent an email and didn't get a response, so they get butthurt) about my customer service...
The one thing you can guarantee, is I have put my heart, soul, and brains into every freaking part I sell, I could sell the parts for way more than I do, but I don't gouge when timing is appropriate ($530 stock BB codes anybody?), instead I find solutions like having new nozzles made.... I don't need to fake numbers to sell pumps, I don't need to fake numbers to sell anything... Its all laid out right in front of you... If that doesn't work for you, I couldn't care less.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Mi'kma'ki
just because admin and mods are willing to put up with some of the kids (or adults acting like preteens) here doesn't mean we have to (can't thank them enough.not a job id want!) it's an awesome feature of the site.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,941
Likes: 30
From: Maple Valley, WA
user cp - under the Settings & Options - Edit Ignore List - add the username of the children you'd like to not hear from again.
just because admin and mods are willing to put up with some of the kids (or adults acting like preteens) here doesn't mean we have to (can't thank them enough.not a job id want!) it's an awesome feature of the site.
just because admin and mods are willing to put up with some of the kids (or adults acting like preteens) here doesn't mean we have to (can't thank them enough.not a job id want!) it's an awesome feature of the site.
The biggest child here is you... How are you supposed to contribute to a message board if you don't know what is going on?
So be a child, plug your ears, jump up and down, and whine about how mommy and daddy didn't give you your way... The rest of us can be adults about things.
More Turbo
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 597
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From: Prague Czech Republic
Guys it is time for Clint Eastwood quote:
Opinions are like *** holes, everybody has one.
We all find our suppliers that we think are the best and if we are happy with the products that is all that counts.
I personaly like the proof of the product performance that RD performance posts here, in no mean I am disrespectful for other manufacturers. Yes I am RD fan, been there, flew over the half of the globe to meet the guy.
You have the right to choose and we do not need pressure on the FTE.
Some strongly believe the stock version with Banks and 4eod is the best and wont accept anything else, let them live their dream.
Some move this platform to todays standards and put the evidence over here with dyno charts.
Pick what u want chap.
My truck was a dog with C6 and mileage was 15mpg, only converting to zf5 brought me to 18-20mpg and runs twice stronger. Yes I will use Banks Sidewinder, PSD intercooler as these are the cheapest upgrades and I do not want to push things too far for now but later on
Opinions are like *** holes, everybody has one.
We all find our suppliers that we think are the best and if we are happy with the products that is all that counts.
I personaly like the proof of the product performance that RD performance posts here, in no mean I am disrespectful for other manufacturers. Yes I am RD fan, been there, flew over the half of the globe to meet the guy.
You have the right to choose and we do not need pressure on the FTE.
Some strongly believe the stock version with Banks and 4eod is the best and wont accept anything else, let them live their dream.
Some move this platform to todays standards and put the evidence over here with dyno charts.
Pick what u want chap.
My truck was a dog with C6 and mileage was 15mpg, only converting to zf5 brought me to 18-20mpg and runs twice stronger. Yes I will use Banks Sidewinder, PSD intercooler as these are the cheapest upgrades and I do not want to push things too far for now but later on
i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
and the issue with non site sponsor parts suppliers constantly being recommended is going to be addressed very soon.
just because the people are regular posters does not give them the rite to take business away from paying vendors.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 3,860
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In this argument, who's the 'paying vendor' and who isn't? I honestly can't tell.
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i ain't rite
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 65,448
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
and with that, they should not be recommended as parts vendors on the site.
that is kinda like walking into a store and talking to the customers about going across town to shop
and i am not bashing either of them, because they do not advertise here. is the people that constantly recommend their products over site sponsors that is the issue.
whether the products are superior and cost less or not is not the issue, it is the fact that vendors pay to have the rite to advertise their products here and people are recommending buying from a non sponsor instead of from the supporting vendor.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2011
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R+D and type4 are not site sponsors.
and with that, they should not be recommended as parts vendors on the site.
that is kinda like walking into a store and talking to the customers about going across town to shop
and i am not bashing either of them, because they do not advertise here. is the people that constantly recommend their products over site sponsors that is the issue.
whether the products are superior and cost less or not is not the issue, it is the fact that vendors pay to have the rite to advertise their products here and people are recommending buying from a non sponsor instead of from the supporting vendor.
and with that, they should not be recommended as parts vendors on the site.
that is kinda like walking into a store and talking to the customers about going across town to shop
and i am not bashing either of them, because they do not advertise here. is the people that constantly recommend their products over site sponsors that is the issue.
whether the products are superior and cost less or not is not the issue, it is the fact that vendors pay to have the rite to advertise their products here and people are recommending buying from a non sponsor instead of from the supporting vendor.
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2008
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Wow, sounds kinda petty to me... wtf is the point of a forum if not to pass along experience and information???
Also, to my knowledge, there are no site sponsors that sell IDI perormance parts. Maybe if anything a handfull of replacement parts. This is exactly why people like Russ and Justin are doing what they do.
Also, to my knowledge, there are no site sponsors that sell IDI perormance parts. Maybe if anything a handfull of replacement parts. This is exactly why people like Russ and Justin are doing what they do.
Postmaster
Joined: Dec 2011
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That's kind of what I'm getting at. It's one thing if there's an actual vendor we could be buying from that's fair and reasonable, but has the parts. It's another entirely if we can't even buy the parts from a site sponsor, which means that they aren't losing any business either way.
Especially considering we don't even have a forum sponsor...
Another option would be to offer Justin and Russ some sort of cheap sponsorship, considering all they have done for the community. This would take care of the current problem without upsetting the status quo.
Its to make money for "Internet Brands". Because we can't have anything that isn't "monetized" to the max. Sorry.
Especially considering we don't even have a forum sponsor...
Another option would be to offer Justin and Russ some sort of cheap sponsorship, considering all they have done for the community. This would take care of the current problem without upsetting the status quo.
Its to make money for "Internet Brands". Because we can't have anything that isn't "monetized" to the max. Sorry.
Lead Driver
Joined: Apr 2008
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Going to need to sticky this, not being able to recommend parts if theyre not a sponsor.... pretty much rules out everything.
So need to be sure to pass along that we cannont recommend Ford or Motorcraft parts. Beru, Facet / Duralift, obviously puts an end to the oil recommendation debates.
Also in the future i suggest when the mods want to "enlighten" someone, they enlighten both parties, and not pander to the one(s) that has their panties in a twist.
So need to be sure to pass along that we cannont recommend Ford or Motorcraft parts. Beru, Facet / Duralift, obviously puts an end to the oil recommendation debates.
Also in the future i suggest when the mods want to "enlighten" someone, they enlighten both parties, and not pander to the one(s) that has their panties in a twist.