Project Man-Van
Sep 2, 2012 | 03:21 PM
#111
Yep i think you did a great job. The only thing i would have done differently was coated it in fiber glass. Fiberglass would have sealed that MDF so liquids would not hurt it.
Sep 2, 2012 | 06:41 PM
#114
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You got a great year model. Pre DPF, so you don't have to worry about that for decent fuel mileage. It just has a DOC (cat) and muffler. Installing an egr blocker plate is the best thing you can do IMO for long term reliability and efficiency. Be very careful with tuning unless you are ready to build the transmission haha. The interior improvements look great, and it seems to be well kept. Very clean underneath. Cool project.
Sep 2, 2012 | 06:53 PM
#116
Corey! I was kinda waiting for you to chime in since you did built that pimp *** desk in your office in your house and all those shelves in your garage. Since I'm hearing no critisim about my carpentry skills I'm taking that as a good thing! "No news is good news!!" 
As far as Tranny, has a 4L80e or I think it's like a 4L85E or something a little beefier. With a shift kit and a safe tune I think it should live fine behind 800ft/lbs since I'm not planning on racing this thing, just towing it.
As far as Tranny, has a 4L80e or I think it's like a 4L85E or something a little beefier. With a shift kit and a safe tune I think it should live fine behind 800ft/lbs since I'm not planning on racing this thing, just towing it.
Sep 2, 2012 | 08:41 PM
#118
Kills would be so fun though.
Turbo Van Doing It Again - YouTube
Turbo Van Doing It Again - YouTube
Sep 2, 2012 | 09:33 PM
#119
FYI we have an ICE cream Van at Irwindale... it's an old late 70's Dodge Van and it chirps the tires on the 1-2 shift. It also keeps up with the new mildly stock camaros and mustangs. After the burn out he turns on the ICE cream music as he is staging it... cant find any thing recent but here it is...
Last edited by 1FastBrick; Sep 2, 2012 at 09:46 PM.