Re: “Bulletproof 68” from Nextgen Diesel
So, I’ve put about 200 miles since the DRD blessing and the trans kit install.
Trans pressures have settled down to the desired.
Shifts are as usual (flare shift), however I have noticed the hold is way greater.
I know most of that is the tune, but the kit does allow the pressure increase.
Very happy with the whole package.
@DRD you, my friend have done it again!
Thank You!
Re: “Bulletproof 68” from Nextgen Diesel
Ok, the Fam and I took a short trip to a fairly local ‘glampground’ and the truck was fantastic! 5th wheel weighs 14-16K.
EGT 650 - 1000
MPG 9 - 11
Very pleased with the work it puts in.
Thank You @DRD!
“Bulletproof 68” from Nextgen Diesel
I’m posting this a little late.
The weekend after the glamping trip my son and I repacked the toyhauler with the RZR and went wheeling about 200 miles from home.
Truck, as expected, performed flawless!
Here is a shot of the dash a few miles into the ride home.
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...83d4388344.jpg
I totally forgot the tow/haul. I was so excited on how well it performs compared to my ‘11 2500.
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Just did almost this exact same setup used Sonnax plate, I bought all my stuff separately saves you a little bit, I also used DNJ billet valve body channel.
I drilled two holes through my Revmax bonded separator plate to keep the stock line pressure.
My truck only had 9k miles, and the factory channel plate was already cracked and probably going to get worse.
Couple things I would change if I were to do it again. I would not drill into the valve body to get the extra three bolts for the accumulator plate unless you are a professional at it.
I took 2 of the bolts out because I didn't get it perfect and they would spin when I went to torque them down.
I also would not do this without Alfa Obd2 or another program to allow for quick learning, you might be fine but I am paranoid about this stuff.
When my trans goes I plan on replacing the I guess it would be the top of the valve body where I drilled, start fresh.
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CDIJeff
Just did almost this exact same setup used Sonnax plate, I bought all my stuff separately saves you a little bit, I also used DNJ billet valve body channel.
I drilled two holes through my Revmax bonded separator plate to keep the stock line pressure.
My truck only had 9k miles, and the factory channel plate was already cracked and probably going to get worse.
Couple things I would change if I were to do it again. I would not drill into the valve body to get the extra three bolts for the accumulator plate unless you are a professional at it.
I took 2 of the bolts out because I didn't get it perfect and they would spin when I went to torque them down.
I also would not do this without Alfa Obd2 or another program to allow for quick learning, you might be fine but I am paranoid about this stuff.
When my trans goes I plan on replacing the I guess it would be the top of the valve body where I drilled, start fresh.
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Cdijeff, I also completely flashed the PCM which is supposed to reset the trans learn.
The research I did assured me I could relearn.
I too plan on a replacement in the future just not near future.
I do have my mind set on the Revmax 550 which should suit me just fine.
‘17 Laramie MC 4x4 DRW, Blessed by DRD, Grid heater delete, Bulletproof 68 kit, ATS thermo bypass, Mud Flaps[emoji41]
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I'm running the same kit... so far so good.
I did a trans relearn with a snap on scan tool. Man that procedure seems violent! It basically neutral drops the truck into gear at 1600RPM which is peak torque!! Seems counter productive but I guess the engineers know what they are doing.
Those accumulator pistons with the new seals sure are a pain in the *** to install! I ended up butchering two seals and had to order replacements... ended up using a hose clamp to shape the seals which helps a bunch installing them... just a tip for anyone that is reading this before attempting this job.
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Aj Grubb
I'm running the same kit... so far so good.
I did a trans relearn with a snap on scan tool. Man that procedure seems violent! It basically neutral drops the truck into gear at 1600RPM which is peak torque!! Seems counter productive but I guess the engineers know what they are doing.
Those accumulator pistons with the new seals sure are a pain in the *** to install! I ended up butchering two seals and had to order replacements... ended up using a hose clamp to shape the seals which helps a bunch installing them... just a tip for anyone that is reading this before attempting this job.
You are absolutely right with those accumulator pistons.
My tip I found from a random thread, which I didn't save was install them backwards first just up till the seal seats.
If you push the piston in to far backwords it's going to get stuck don't do that.
Was really easy when I got the trick to it.
Also yeah the quick learn in bold letters it tells you keep foot on the brake pedal, this is why.
Re: “Bulletproof 68” from Nextgen Diesel
This guy did an install, also shows what I mean by installing the accumulators in backwards first.
https://youtu.be/pF2Uz1nKbaE
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Nice video, I didn’t see that one before I did my install.
Had to search Sonnax and Revmax for separate instructions on components.
But it looks like I got it right.
‘17 Laramie MC 4x4 DRW, Blessed by DRD, Grid heater delete, Bulletproof 68 kit, ATS thermo bypass, Mud Flaps[emoji41]
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I ordered an ATS kit.
Comes with all the accumulator pistons seals, accumulator plate, separator plate and gaskets.
The kit was released from them not too long ago.
I went with them because I can still use a stock pan.