race truck's new setup

[SEABEE08FX4]

So how are you going to torque these down on bare aluminum? There is no pressed in steel insert for the bolt holes. In fact I don't see any inserts in the heads or are these not final machined yet?

 

[91turbogsx]

The aluminum heads I have dealt with didn't need steel inserts.

 

[FX4 F2-Fifty]

The aluminum heads I have dealt with didn't need steel inserts.

These probably require twice the torque of the ones you have dealt with. Maybe that's why he is asking.

Can't wait to see how it runs. Looks great.

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[SEABEE08FX4]

These probably require twice the torque of the ones you have dealt with. Maybe that's why he is asking.

Can't wait to see how it runs. Looks great.

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That's exactly it, depending on the studs used torque yeild will fall between 250-325 ft lbs. if they are not final machined it shouldn't be an issue they just need to be drilled out and have inserts pressed in.

 

[Boostfed]

None needed, torque like factory as per empire today. I was concerned with the same thing, apparently they're thick enough to take the torque im guessing.

 

[907DAVE]

Sorry if I missed it, but is there no coolant flow through those heads?

 

[Rmartin-97]

Duramaxes are in serious trouble now. Well I guess all diesel trucks in general.

 

[SEABEE08FX4]

If their confident that's it's not an issue let the good times role.

 

[JMart]

Sorry if I missed it, but is there no coolant flow through those heads?

No, race only heads

 

[91turbogsx]

That's exactly it, depending on the studs used torque yeild will fall between 250-325 ft lbs. if they are not final machined it shouldn't be an issue they just need to be drilled out and have inserts pressed in.

After looking at the Cummins aluminum heads available it looks like they have steel inserts pressed in. Granted they are not as thick as these. Stock torque specs I wouldn't worry about it but 250-325 lbs/ft I could see the cause for concern.

I sure they will be the first testing these out to see if it holds up anyways. Has Empire actually ran these heads on an engine yet?

 

[Boostfed]

After looking at the Cummins aluminum heads available it looks like they have steel inserts pressed in. Granted they are not as thick as these. Stock torque specs I wouldn't worry about it but 250-325 lbs/ft I could see the cause for concern.

I sure they will be the first testing these out to see if it holds up anyways. Has Empire actually ran these heads on an engine yet?

No, we are doing the testing.

 

[Rudy's Diesel Performance]

 

[91turbogsx]

I was waiting to see that pig mounted on there! LOL Looks awesome guys.

 

[907DAVE]

WOW!

 

[01PSD]

Jesus that's a big turbo

 

[Rudy's Diesel Performance]

Billet 104mm will be here Monday, that's a 95mm.

 

[blackbetty13]

HOOOOLLLLLLYYYYY SANTA CLAUS ****S lol

 

[strokin6L]

Duramaxes are in serious trouble now. Well I guess all diesel trucks in general.

Empire is building the same billet heads for duramax's. Either way, Rudy's truck is going to be an animal for sure.

 

[yeehaw]

can't wait to see this hit the track, that 104mm is gonna scream!

 

[imelmo]

This may be a premature question, but when are y'all gonna be trying to hit the track with it?

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