450 is getting the cab lifted

qcfarmer · Dec 13, 2012

Any idea why pistons are cracking?

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 13, 2012

Jared @ River City Diesel said:
I'll send you one Chris!

I know you would brother man! But that block is most likely back together already... LOL

qcfarmer said:
Any idea why pistons are cracking?

#7 and #8 are both cracked, as is seemingly normal for stock turbos, and high hp tunes, and running hard... A lot of heat built up in there. And with every cylinder getting equal fuel, and 7 and 8 getting less air..... well, they seem to run hotter than the rest. Best explanation that I have....

But, we went with International HD pistons, refinished heads, push rods, stronger valve springs, new lifters, ARP studs, a new oil pump, EGR blockoff plate, BIGRPWR's cold side pipe, HEAVYHAUL's II 71mm, DPC converter, deep trans pan.... Not bad for my big ole biotch and her wide ass hips.... Should be picking her up on Wed when I get back to Chapel Hill.

For now though..... I am being forced to drive around in a slow ass, near stock, crew cab, 6.4, with a "Diesel Power Challenge 2012" sticker on the windshield..... What's that all about???? LOL

Heavyhaul · Dec 13, 2012

That sucks bud! Love the forced upgrades though.

That's the nicest thing they could find you? Weak! Ha ha ha.

Rivets are the new duct tape.

MINK · Dec 13, 2012

Ccorbin said:
I am being forced to drive around in a slow ass, near stock, crew cab, 6.4, with a "Diesel Power Challenge 2012" sticker on the windshield..... What's that all about???? LOL

Poor fella! LOL

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 13, 2012

Heavyhaul said:
That sucks bud! Love the forced upgrades though.

That's the nicest thing they could find you? Weak! Ha ha ha.

Rivets are the new duct tape.

I was gonna wait to put that turbo on until april..... If I had waited, then we would not have had the cab up, and engine apart, and would not know the pistons were cracked, and I would likely be driving on an interstate, with 20 K behind me, and Then I would be buying a new motor..... BLEH!!!! So, I am def glad that I decided not to wait.... LOL

And it was weak....... Until I found the button that disarms the traction control...... LOL

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 13, 2012

MINK said:
Poor fella! LOL

I know, right? The chit they pull...... LOL

I think the truck is confused though... It prob has never been driven this slow in it's entire life at Rudy's.... LOL

HD F250 · Dec 13, 2012

Chris, sorry to hear about your bad luck with pistons, but I agree 100% that it's best you found it now. I am glad I decided to do the HD pistons on my build too.

You should be driving that grey crew cab with 110's and tow powers....LOL

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 13, 2012

HD F250 said:
Chris, sorry to hear about your bad luck with pistons, but I agree 100% that it's best you found it now. I am glad I decided to do the HD pistons on my build too.

You should be driving that grey crew cab with 110's and tow powers....LOL

This truck rides very nice, considering what it is capable of.... I do miss my back up camera though.... I am spoiled with that thing... LOL

powerstrokin15 · Dec 13, 2012

you're 250 running??

Eric@HolderdownPerformance

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 13, 2012

powerstrokin15 said:
you're 250 running??

Eric@HolderdownPerformance

Yes, but the oil return lines are leaking. O-ring didn't fix it. Gotta change out a few things. Soon.... LOL

B585Ford · Dec 13, 2012

powerstrokin15 said:
you're 250 running??

Eric@HolderdownPerformance

When did you crack a piston?

powerstrokin15 · Dec 14, 2012

B585Ford said:
When did you crack a piston?

a week or so ago.

Eric@HolderdownPerformance

devon_344 · Dec 14, 2012

Glad to see you are getting it took care of

mike@haller's · Dec 14, 2012

Sucks to hear about your pistons cracking chris. But she should run good when your all done.

Paul@CP_Trucks · Dec 14, 2012

Dayum I was hoping that GV was getting installed...

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 14, 2012

BigStroker said:
Dayum I was hoping that GV was getting installed...

She'll be going on in January. I'll keep you posted.

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 14, 2012

mike@haller's said:
Sucks to hear about your pistons cracking chris. But she should run good when your all done.

Ehhhh.... It happens. Just glad we found it before it blew up on the highway with 25 K behind me.... LOL

Heavyhaul · Dec 14, 2012

Ccorbin said:
Ehhhh.... It happens. Just glad we found it before it blew up on the highway with 25 K behind me.... LOL

Ive been there a few times. Not recommended! Lol.

Rivets are the new duct tape.

BK39 · Dec 14, 2012

Was the truck showing any symptoms, or loss of power?

Corb@CorbinShipping · Dec 14, 2012

Heavyhaul said:
Ive been there a few times. Not recommended! Lol.

Rivets are the new duct tape.

I know that you have been there bro! Luckily, I had the cab off anyhow...

BK39 said:
Was the truck showing any symptoms, or loss of power?

Nope. Just developed a ticking sound in FL enroute to NC... Plenty of go fast in her. I never ran her on a tune higher than Spartan 275 though.... She just pulled my RV, and showed no weakness doing it...