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Old 04-21-2021, 06:26 AM   #147
Dieselwrencher
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Re: Project: Tow-Rat (Lil' Blue)

What an awesome build! I also love every part of it. I've always wanted to build one of these trucks I just already have too many projects. That carrier bearing is so bad ass. I have 2 other suggestions for mufflers. First, is the spinny muffler. A 2nd turbo about 75mm or so. That quiets them down and adds that boost stuff you wanted before earlier in this thread. Or, a Jones aero turbine muffler. Takes up less room than those Donaldson units and are stainless. A little more money but they work really well and don't drone. 4" exhaust is fine. 5" is over kill and a PITA to fit in builds like this. Let's face it, this is a 359ci, not an 855. Most pick ups with 5" have it for looks only.

Awesome fab work and that computer aided everything you have from modeling to cutting everything is so cool. When I build my crew cab 67-72 I want to do exactly this. Build a custom frame that suites the truck's needs.

What plans do you have for the engine? What are you planning on doing to the IP and do you have a fuel plate or something else? I've installed a couple of AFC Live's and really like them.
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