I got my new re-manufactured engine from Tidewater Machine installed last Sunday. I had the engine built stock except for CompCam 910 springs. As part of the engine replacement, I also replaced the HPOP with an Adrenaline and had the tech gut the EBPV. The tech kept it for a couple of days to make sure it ran OK and also to recharge the AC. I picked the truck up last night and drove it to work and back (132m, elevation ranging from about 5471-7352'). Here are my first impressions compared to the old engine:
The tech didn't see any problems with the Tidewater engine, except that he said he'd never seen a long block come in so bare -- no plugs of any kind, like oil & fuel rail, so they all had to be transferred off my old engine. Also, the gasket kit wasn't quite right, so I had to buy a couple of gaskets.
If anyone needs a good tech in the Colorado Springs/Monument/Castle Rock area, send me a PM. My tech worked on the side for a very reasonable rate, and he did a great job.
I plan to put at least a couple thousand miles on the engine before I tow, play with programming, etc. I'll report back as appropriate.
I paid $3100 for the engine + $100 for the CompCam springs + $175 extra shipping charge = $3375 to Tidewater. I haven't added everything up yet, but I expect my total out-the door price is around $6000 or a bit more. This includes the engine, labor, towing, having the injectors cleaned & tested, and replacement parts. Major replacement parts include HPOP, oil cooler, front cover, up-pipes, water pump, and oil pickup.
- EGT's are about 150° lower: I used to run level at 65mph at about 650°, now I run 75 at 650°.
- There was an intermittent ticking sound with the #5 cylinder -- gone
- The turbo whine had a bit of a stutter where a weak cylinder interrupted the exhaust flow -- gone
- The engine has a different sound. It's hard to describe, but the combustion sound has a harder edge to it, and the exhaust is a bit more sonorous, kind of a mellow glass-pack hot-rod sound.
- The old engine would smoke excessively above about 3000rpm -- not anymore.
The tech didn't see any problems with the Tidewater engine, except that he said he'd never seen a long block come in so bare -- no plugs of any kind, like oil & fuel rail, so they all had to be transferred off my old engine. Also, the gasket kit wasn't quite right, so I had to buy a couple of gaskets.
If anyone needs a good tech in the Colorado Springs/Monument/Castle Rock area, send me a PM. My tech worked on the side for a very reasonable rate, and he did a great job.
I plan to put at least a couple thousand miles on the engine before I tow, play with programming, etc. I'll report back as appropriate.
I paid $3100 for the engine + $100 for the CompCam springs + $175 extra shipping charge = $3375 to Tidewater. I haven't added everything up yet, but I expect my total out-the door price is around $6000 or a bit more. This includes the engine, labor, towing, having the injectors cleaned & tested, and replacement parts. Major replacement parts include HPOP, oil cooler, front cover, up-pipes, water pump, and oil pickup.