-Deathrow Update Log-

[DemonMudder]

Exactly

Suggestion for a thickness rating?

 

[donalds]

Suggestion for a thickness rating?

You are from Florida Walk around in your backyard till you find a suitable pc of scrap metal cut it to the shape that you want and use it
At least that's how I would do it

 

[DemonMudder]

You are from Florida Walk around in your backyard till you find a suitable pc of scrap metal cut it to the shape that you want and use it
At least that's how I would do it

Probably enough scrap metal at home alone, it's whether I trust that or not lmao
We collect some scrap metal, got a neighbor that does a good chunk of it so maybe I'll ask

 

[donalds]

Probably enough scrap metal at home alone, it's whether I trust that or not lmao
We collect some scrap metal, got a neighbor that does a good chunk of it so maybe I'll ask

I wouldn't mind seeing a solid pc of steel and then drill a hole in it

 

[DemonMudder]

I wouldn't mind seeing a solid pc of steel and then drill a hole in it

Very true! That's hefty to put a hole in! Though if I can get my grandads old drill press working... I inherited it but ain't sure what wires are what yet, plus the switch on the fronts missing.

 

[DemonMudder]

One more part in! Well, a lot more: tools and gaskets primarily. But this one's one of the couple of fun ones to come in! Performance 4.6l throttle body! Soon after installing will come an sct tuner to pair with it and the couple of other lil' power adders I'm adding

 

[DemonMudder]

Sorry this is a slow progression: I think I have everything, then find I don't, waiting on stuff that then gets delayed, and the new situation of my brother had the engine stand in his truck that's now in the tranny shop, so who knows when I'll have that. But maybe next Monday I'll start really trying to disconnect stuff and get it out. But in the mean time, out with the old, in with the new!

 

[DemonMudder]

And let it begin! Canopy setup, hood off, radiator out. Getting there!

 

[Fix4Dirt]

And let it begin! Canopy setup, hood off, radiator out. Getting there!

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I forgot Deathrow was red haha. Also nice Sierra (whoever's it is haha)

 

[DemonMudder]

I forgot Deathrow was red haha. Also nice Sierra (whoever's it is haha)

Yep, been a while since that happened now! That's mom's new truck, cannot stand it or step dad's new canyon lol

 

[DemonMudder]

What do yall suggest running oil and tranny fluid wise? And how much tranny fluid? Figure 5w-30 is a safe bet oil wise as usual

 

[Fix4Dirt]

What do yall suggest running oil and tranny fluid wise? And how much tranny fluid? Figure 5w-30 is a safe bet oil wise as usual

Any syn 5w30 is a safe bet

Any Mercon 5 is fine, Valvoline, Castrol, same fire different dumpster. May for your ocnsideration I put forth the idea of LubeGard red? I've never had a bad experience w/ it. Heck, that and a few tranny fluid changes almost eliminated the bad shift flare on my buddy's Mazda, think the trans has a good amoutn of wear on the frictions (since I see some material here n there), but it unclogged that solenoid and fresh fluid helped too. So its not a fix all but it seems to work good on my trans.

 

[DemonMudder]

Any syn 5w30 is a safe bet

Any Mercon 5 is fine, Valvoline, Castrol, same fire different dumpster. May for your ocnsideration I put forth the idea of LubeGard red? I've never had a bad experience w/ it. Heck, that and a few tranny fluid changes almost eliminated the bad shift flare on my buddy's Mazda, think the trans has a good amoutn of wear on the frictions (since I see some material here n there), but it unclogged that solenoid and fresh fluid helped too. So its not a fix all but it seems to work good on my trans.

I'll see about adding that to the list! Thanks! How much fluid ya think?

 

[Fix4Dirt]

I'll see about adding that to the list! Thanks! How much fluid ya think?

Usually for a drain and refill I use 5-6 qts, but I have a drain plug. If you drop the pan & cha ge the filter )highly reccomend) Id budget maybe 6- 7? Can always return whatchya dont use!

 

[DemonMudder]

Usually for a drain and refill I use 5-6 qts, but I have a drain plug. If you drop the pan & cha ge the filter )highly reccomend) Id budget maybe 6- 7? Can always return whatchya dont use!

Appreciate it! Oh of course, I already have a filter, gasket, and even an upgraded tranny cooler ready to buy next paycheck! Wasn't skipping those!

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Appreciate it! Oh of course, I already have a filter, gasket, and even an upgraded tranny cooler ready to buy next paycheck! Wasn't skipping those!

I havent changed my filter for a few years so I think it was around an extra qt I got out so Id say 6-7. Realistically with a drain no filter change Id say 4.5-5.5 so 5-6 qts. So Id get 6-7 just to be safe. If you have an extra keep it as a spare or return it haha. But no more than that.

May I also suggest a drain plug? Makes it so much easier I cha ge filter every 60k but every 20-30k (dpeeding on how much towing offroading etc) I change fluid by drain and refill. It almost feels too easy! Drill hole weld stud, you know the drill!

 

[DemonMudder]

I havent changed my filter for a few years so I think it was around an extra qt I got out so Id say 6-7. Realistically with a drain no filter change Id say 4.5-5.5 so 5-6 qts. So Id get 6-7 just to be safe. If you have an extra keep it as a spare or return it haha. But no more than that.

May I also suggest a drain plug? Makes it so much easier I cha ge filter every 60k but every 20-30k (dpeeding on how much towing offroading etc) I change fluid by drain and refill. It almost feels too easy! Drill hole weld stud, you know the drill!

Found a pan with a plug built in I'll add to the order. I can't weld yet so, probably best to do it this way lol
A good idea though, didn't know it didn't have a drain plug. But yeah, grabbing a pack of three 3.75qt jugs, so I should have plenty!

 

[DemonMudder]

Anyone ever add a tranny temp sensor? Not necessarily a need I'd guess, but I'd like to have it especially I upgrade the tranny cooler soon.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Anyone ever add a tranny temp sensor? Not necessarily a need I'd guess, but I'd like to have it especially I upgrade the tranny cooler soon.

Do you want pan temps or TC temp? TC temp will ge much hotter but pan temp is easy to add when you have it off

 

[DemonMudder]

Do you want pan temps or TC temp? TC temp will ge much hotter but pan temp is easy to add when you have it off

Involve welding?