no update on the flywheel cover but major progress. Turn key from the cab she cranks over and runs.
posted videos in the main thread
https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/detroit-diesel-638-engine-swapped-1985-chevy-k10-custom-deluxe.48737/
I forgot to respond to a couple of questions.
I did not install this engine, The guy who did the conversion was, unfortunately, unable to keep it and sold it to me for $500. CRAZY! the work you see on this thread is what I have done.
Finally uploaded some videos to youtube.
- The engine running when I first got the truck.
- Moving the truck back and forth a bit (video is still processing when I posted so you may get an error)
I haven't looked into tuning the injection pumps but I'm pretty sure it will be taken care of through the computer with a tuning program.
If anyone has any recommendations for a tuning program or software for this engine please share.
Engine is a VM Motori 638LIEO
Got the manifolds and turbo back on.
Here are some photos of the intake setup. 3" aluminum pipe
Still waiting on a few couplers, a 45degree pipe, and the air box.
TURBO, EXHAUST, & INTAKE MANIFOLD POWDER COATED BLACK.
FABRICATED AN ALUMINUM INLET FOR THE INTAKE MANIFOLD ELIMINATING THE AGR.
3D PRINTED A BUSHING TO FIT A 2" SILICONE COUPLER.
GONNA CUT THE PIPE SHORTER WHEN I GET ALL MY SILICONE COUPLERS.
3" PVC FOR SNORKEL SETUP
FULL INTAKE SETUP TO COME!
Yes, the 4 bolt pattern you see on the intke manifold is where the EGR goes.
I dont think i can plug it, thats where air goes into the engine lol.
I was thinking i may have to just connect it right to the intercooler.
CLEANED OUT THE GAS TANK AND RAN NEW FUEL LINES, NEW "CHAMPION" RADIATOR, INTERCOOLER CAME WITH THE TRUCK, PULLED OFF THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD AND TURBO. GOT THE TURBO RE FABED, WAITING TO SAND BLAST AND POWDER COAT THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD ALONG WITH POWDER COATING THE TURBO
HERES THE 6" SUPERLIFT SUSPENSION INSTALL, NEW LOCKING DIFFERENTIAL, NEW BEARINGS, NEW CALIPERS, REAR AXLE WAS SANDBLASTED AND POWDER COATED, 37" WRANGLER MT "MILITARY OZ" TIRES