So Yesterday I tackled seriously the biggest automotive job I have ever attempted on my own.

I mean I can change spark plugs, filters, wires, change a tire.

I have had help doing headgaskets in a 6.0 powerstroke. but never have I attempted to remove a intake manifold and put it back on again.

6 hours later. I had it done. old knock sensors out, heavily corroded rear one. decent front one (replaced both anyway) new OEM harness and felpro steel gaskets.

Truck runs amazing, probably picked up quite a few ponies reason for saying this is while driving around town today in the rain at numerous lights I lit the rear tires up like nothing.

Then earlier today I replaced the stock intake tube with a MIT from Air Raid (Part number 200-912) much more agressive under hood sound.

All in all the truck is amazing. next up. Cat back exhaust and tune followed by stall and cam.

 

Knock sensors make a big difference gas mileage/power
Switched ones on my 5.3 a while back night
And day difference

 

Good job man. It's always a good feeling doing your own work and saving money.