3 days and counting....
 

Thanks all... I'm excited now. It's taken so long that I literally just gave up on a date so I wouldn't be disappointed.

I did tell him I didn't care how long it took as long as it was right... there were no exceptions to that rule.

Guess I should be more explicit next time....lol.

I figure with a 3000 mile test drive, it should be ready to go.... any issues surely would show up by then.

Mark

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I guess its been so long I forgot the details of the build but what year truck did the Dmax you used come from? Does it utilize stock intake and somewhat of a stock exhaust? (from the dmax truck, not stock h2) Or is there some sort of custom exhaust setup on it?

I can't wait to see photos and hear it! Way to take a rare and unique truck and make it even more rare and unique :excited:

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I think most of us on this forum would cry after watching that video :giggling:

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I bought a 2007.5 Duramax LBZ engine and allision trans with 44K miles on it. (it's as close as I could find to what was on my H2...high 40's)

I spent 3K on a built allison trans so I could add the PPE tune. The tune I chose is the middle of the road... an add'l 225HP and 360FTLBS of torque.

I didn't do the power increase as much for power as much as gas mileage. As you know, the more you lean out a diesel, the better and more efficient it runs. I've read of guys getting 20-26 mpg tuning their setup. If I can break 20, I'll be thrilled to death.

I bought a cold air intake and left the exhaust stock off the 2500. I didn't want some obnoxious huge exhaust blowing black smoke everywhere.

Mark

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Can't wait to see!

btw - is the Mini back together???

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MAN I can't wait, Good luck man, TAKE A VIDEO!:perfect10s:

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Yup, sure is.... better than ever.


Mark

One more day...
 

Got a phone call from Travis today earlier and then tonight as he was approaching Nashville.

Should easy be here tomorrow.

So far, no issues except a plastic trim came off the back of the bed (around the rear sliding glass)

I see no reason why I'm not driving it this weekend.

Mark

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Let's see some Mini pics in the meantime!!!

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I bought some Recaro JCW seats from England. I installed harnesses in them.



So after I installed the seats, I had some seats made for the rear.




Mark

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OH, by the way...


I GOT THE HUMMER BACK!!!!
:jump:


Mark

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that's cool

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LOL, I will today

I got it back late and it was dark. I didn't go to bed last night till about 3am and here at 7am, I'm going to the shop to work on the truck.

Here's a few things I have to do.

Charge AC

Alignment

Install new air horns.

Put tonneau cover back on.

Take pics.

That's basically it. I cleared some codes (the larger tires with the 2500 ECM made the ABS lights go on) by installing the PPE tune.

I'll post more later.


Mark

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:clapping: :clapping: :clapping: :clapping:

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Cool, Cant wait to see how she came out. Hope it came out as good as you hoped!

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:jump: :beerchug: :beerchug: :beerchug:
Can't wait to see pictures

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You're a patient man!

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Sorry guys, I didn't go to bed till almost 3am and I was at the shop at 7am to start working on the truck.

I started with pulling the old air train horn and install a new one. I got everything mounted but didn't have time to wire it up.

I fixed a few trim pieces that either came off or the two-sided tape wasn't holding.

I still have a few things to do like adjust the frt bumper. (being in the bodyshop business, that's the only thing that bugs me)

Other than that, I charged the AC and washed the truck.


I programmed the PPE tuner to only the third level (though I have 5-6'ish) which added like 160HP/240TQ and reprogrammed the tire size/gear ratio.

Even after I did, I kept getting a ABS error. Travis never did any programming on it so I waited until I got the truck back to do it myself.

As told by Travis, chances are I'd still have the light on because for some reason the ECM doesn't like to work with 4.56 gears (don't understand, don't get it)

So after several tries, I got the bright idea to set the tuner for the stock 4.10s with the stock 33" tall tire.

It worked.


I drove around all day and this is what my average was.



A little tweaking and getting familiar with everything, I'll get it set up soon enough.



By the way, it's really wierd to punch the gas rolling 15-20mph and hearing the tires start to spin.

I'll post pics tomorrow.


Mark

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AWESOMENESS ITSELF! Congrats!!!

Can't wait to see the pics and hear your driving impressions.

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That looks great!!!!!Dont forget to tell us the overall cost

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I can't wait to see your Hummer, I'll have to make a trip out for a visit to see ya. The General Mini looks great too btw! :perfect10s:

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COME ON MARK! Your KILLING US with the suspense!

We want pics!

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Hi Luv2Camp, Mark is likely driving it 7-24 and had no time post pictures yet!!! He will when he gets out of the truck. He has to eat sooner or later!!:beerchug:

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Gratuitous Engine Bay pics pleeeease.

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I think he's gone. He has driven off over the horizon, last seen laughing maniacally and driving over Priuses.

RIP

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Hopefully he remembers not to fill that tank with unleaded fuel!!!!!!!

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Mark, think with that extra MPG, you should put one of those Hybrid emblems on the back of the truck! I have been thinking about adding one on mine as a joke...

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Hey ya'll, sorry for no pics so far. I've been driving the truck everywhere. To hear the diesel and the whine constantly is great.

I can tell when I merge onto the highway to work where I would either a) have to run up the hill at 55 or
b) kick it out of overdrive, run 70 and watch me get 7 mpg.

Today, I merged on the highway running 82 and never left overdrive. I still averaged 12.1 mpg.

The ability to pass someone with a step on the gas pedal is fantastic... I LOVE IT.

I promise to post pics tomorrow..lol.


Mark

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Mark, Your killing me! I keep checking this thread in anticapation that you've posted some pics or VIDEO....Congradulations, you have accomplished what I think alot of us would like to do. Enjoy it, I'm jealous and waiting to see it.

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Hi Mark, i thought you were driving across the usa because we havn't seen pictures yet. It sounds like your a kid in a candy store.:jump: :beerchug:

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Thats F*$ing awesome man, Congrats!
Worth the wait I'm sure.:beerchug:

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THE SUSPENSE FOR PICS IS KILLING ME!!! CONGRATS!!!:redx: :redx: :redx: :redx: :redx: :giggling:

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Hi i think Mark is real busy or he loves to see us droole.:clapping: PLEASE PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES PICTURES

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Yeah pic's let us have some fun with your truck tooooo:jump:

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Post pics or banned. I'm totally cereal.:jump:

Okay, okay... pics as promised.
 

New gauge cluster from Duramax



Now have the ability to switch in and out of 4WD





Side view between frame and inner fenderwell.





Pics you've been waiting for....

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Oh yeah, pulled the old air horns and installed some new ones.. just need to wire it up.

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Looking good Mark :beerchug:

Now I got pics to show the neighbor kid that had a Cummins put in a Ford :giggling:

Ed

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Nice.
Why didn't you run the exhaust all the way back?