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Found one. Thanks to all that responded I appreciate it.

$20 why you got one ;)

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Looking to buy stock or close to stock AWD 4L65E transmission. Let me know what you have. Thanks.

Turbocoop you actually payed them to see your pictures? The site wanted a couple bucks to see my pics. Alot of my info is correct. Apparently I have children... Whore of a wife got pregnant and didn't even tell me. It says my house is worth 1 million plus so I am taking my 500K I get from the divorse when the house is sold and I'm moving!!! THANK YOU spokeo.com!!!!

I have had two oil pumps fail in similar fashion. Not after cooler lines replacement but just no oil pressure upon restart. When I put my 408 in I reused the low mile factory pump that was on the 6.0. I made it 480 miles before it would not start and you could hear the lifters ticking so I knew it wasnt making oil pressure. I removed the oil pump to find the relief valve not stuck and the pump gears ok. I removed the relief valve and noticed some scoring on the relief valve and bore. So it appears that it was stuck at some point and probably during removal it dislodged itself. I put another pump in and pickup tube o-ring in and it started right up. The truck made it 2500 miles more before doing the same thing. Ran fine before I shut it off, went inside Summit to look around, came out 5 minutes later and nothing. I bought a Melling oil pump, the high flow high volume unit this time thinking the better pump might do the trick. During disassembly I was more careful and first removed the oil pump cover and immedately looked at the relief valve. It was stuck this time. After removing it I had to take a pick and pry to dislodge the relief valve. The valve and bore had more than normal wear on them. I think these failures are due to a possible short lack of oil or aeration most likely caused by my motor running 1 quart low for a short period of time at higher rpms. I didnt realise that it was using oil at the rate it was being I was used to the stock motor that used no oil at all. I gapped the 408 rings to withstand a 300 shot so it makes sense looking back having wide ring gaps and a shorter skirts on the pistons that it would use more oil. So I have a question. Was the engine ever run low on oil, possibly when the lines were leaking? I am thinking (probably wrong) that it might have been a little low on oil at some point causing the relief valve to not have oil surrounding the valve itself and causing it to hit and score the relief valve bore. This showing itself later when you shut the truck off and the scored valve happened to align itself with the scored bore and the valve stuck. The mechanic removing the oil pump was probably enough to unstick the relief valve without him knowing. Do you still have the pump? I would bet that if you removed the relief valve you would find the evidence of the valve hitting the bore. My guess as to the lines causing the oil pump failure is it is possible. As the lines were removed leaking whatever fluid they held in them. The engine upon restart (unless the mechanic anticipated it needing more oil immedately to make up for lost oil in the lines and adding a quart before startup) was low on oil at first startup until he rechecked the oil level and topped it off. The engine idling low on oil for the short period of time after the pump install would probably do nothing detrimental to the oil pump. Any damage to the pump is probably from previous damage to the oil pump caused by whatever. I think these oil pump failures are from low oil levels even temporary causing damage to the relief valve. This is possible from leaking cooler lines. No matter the case I think the mechanic probably isnt at fault. The part maybe faulty or the engine was low on oil but I dont see any logical way he could make the oil pump fail unless he didnt make sure the oil level was full after installing new lines. Did you check the oil level after the line work was completed? I'd be curious to find out if the engine was run low on oil and the condition of the failed oil pump. Just trying to figure the oil pump failure out myself. Thanks for sharing and I'll shut up now.

Very sucessfull day out for the trucks first outing with the new setup. No problems other than the hose blowing off and traction. Id say that truck has alot left. Sea level time! Dusty got alot of video so I will make sure to get that to you. It was a fun weekend. Congrats.

Same times as my SS ran with the stock LQ9 with lt headers, Volant CAI and a nelson tune with kr pulling timing. Sounds about right to me. Thanks for posting up.

Looks good man . Pics are fuzzy but we get the idea.

Lilindy500 I know what your talking about. I was so nervous the first time I went out. When it is finally your time to go you just want to backout but after your first run down the quarter you won't be able to get the smile off your face. Don't overthink it. It's all in fun. I wouldn't worry too much about the lights as long as you don't redlight. Just take your time until you get the hang of it and your reaction time will fall. I tried brake stalling and not brake stalling and I was quicker and faster without brake stalling. Since it is braket racing I personally wouldn't try out alot of different things. Just stay consistant and do what you know works. Good luck.

Nice time!! Any near future upgrades or combo changes coming?

It cannot be done!!! J/K Here is a link to the hood swap that was done to my truck before I bought it. BTW the lower grills are now painted black to match. http://www.performancetrucks.net/forums/sh...ad.php?t=379885 I personally think it looks nicer, but I really like the cowl hoods and now that the swap is done I cannot buy a cowl hood for an '06 and up. Hope this helps.

2ross do you have any more pics of the truck? I like every one else is loving the flames.

Welcome to the site! Don't be afraid to ask questions. You may have to sort through the bs but eventually you may find what you need.

Good to hear. I am looking forward to it. Keep your slips and post them with the video so there can be no doubt as far as the times are concerned. I do have a feeling that even if you prove your times your mods will be in question. Good luck at the track.