89 Crew Cab Chevy k20 4x4 twin turbo Cummins swap Tons of Pics!

[pholliday1]

I think Eric has Left the building..................??

[FearNoMan78k10]

It is planting season for him on his farm, he busy working in the fields from sun up til sun down taking care of his crops.... Don't know when he will post again,,, but his new marriage to his wife and planting and harvesting / working on the farm will definitely keep him busy as a bee for awhile , hopefully he'll post an update soon,,,,,

[eric28miller]

Sorry guys! I know it's been a few months since i been on here so thought i'd check in real quick and let yall know i'm still alive and the truck is just about finished! Been real busy with work and yes the wife lol but still putting in late nights on the truck when i can. Here's a couple updated pics for you guys:

[FearNoMan78k10]

Your truck is just immaculate looking... Truly a show stopper, congrats on the wedding Eric and congrats on your truck. That thing is just a beast.... Very impressive truck.... How does the wife like it?

[bake74]

     Very nice, interested on it drives after you have driven on the road for awhile.

[eric28miller]

Thanks guys, the wife likes it, but wants me to jus get the dang thing done lol don't blame her.
Yea i'm very curious as to how it drives! There's so many modifications i hope they all work together.. I'm most nervous for the suspension, i really want a comfortable ride.. I'll be in the shop later i'll take some more detailed pics for yall

[FearNoMan78k10]

I bet she does want it done after how many hours and late nights you've put into it ,, at least YOUR wife likes your truck though , I don't even mention my truck anymore or the progress of it because she really dislikes it .... So I keep it to myself lol, at least you have a lot of support on it haha, you have custom fabbed so much on that truck it's insane ,,, definitely post up some more updates , I'm curious to hear how it drives and rides... I bet you are nervous with all those mods I would be too! What's the aftermarket parts list on that cummins? Hp and tq numbers yet? This is a question you don't have to answer but what is the total cost for the build including everything ? Parts. Paint. Time etc I'm just curious... This is a over the top build... Very very cool truck Eric!

[winky]

I bet she does want it done after how many hours and late nights you've put into it ,, at least YOUR wife likes your truck though , I don't even mention my truck anymore or the progress of it because she really dislikes it .... So I keep it to myself lol, at least you have a lot of support on it haha, you have custom fabbed so much on that truck it's insane ,,, definitely post up some more updates , I'm curious to hear how it drives and rides... I bet you are nervous with all those mods I would be too! What's the aftermarket parts list on that cummins? Hp and tq numbers yet? This is a question you don't have to answer but what is the total cost for the build including everything ? Parts. Paint. Time etc I'm just curious... This is a over the top build... Very very cool truck Eric!

im also interested in build cost? but as stated it is understandable if you do not wish to tell. a lot of times when people ask how much i have in mine i just reply "enough" lol but its worth every Pennie to know whats in the truck and to know that you personally built it.

[Captkaos]

Yummy!

[eric28miller]

lol Thanks guys! I have been keepin track of the cost and it's not as high as most people think, unless you count the time of course!
Let's just say I have less in it then my Father paid for his new 2012 F-150. Scored a lot of good deals.
Sorry i didn't get back right away with more pics, been busy cleanin out grain bens.
Been spending most my time on the mountain of wiring, i'm slowly but surly gettin closer


It was a lot of work hiding all the wiring and tucking everything away neatly but well worth it! Gives the engine bay the nice clean simple look i'm going for

[eric28miller]

Got the gauges done yesterday! I had some custom overlays made to match the autometers, then painted the needles and trim to match. Turned out great i'm really happy with them.

[frotosride]

Man that thing is coming along great.. I wish I had the time to get into mine like that...I will in about 8 years when I retire from this insane job.

[eric28miller]

whitegauges dot net made the overlays.
Been workin like crazy on the little white giant, finally took it on it's first voyage last night! Drove it to town, rode like a wet dream! Got to the bar and there was coolant leakin inside and outside, oil puked everywhere, and the shut off solenoid shorted out internally..
Everything was fine on the first little test spin but then again it never got real warm and rpms stayed pretty low.
Got her back to the shop last night and this morning i fixed most of the oil leaks, still have a few, and all the coolant leaks. Regular hose clamps are not strong enough for steel braided lines.
Took it back out for about half n hour today, rides like a half ton and steerings like a golf cart, but my left leg is going to be twice the size of my right! Gears are tricky to find, the new shift forks are pretty tight but float in and out pretty easy with no clutch.
I noticed boost would only climb to 20psi at first and as i drove it boost would climb higher with every few spools. I'm still takin it easy yet but i'm guessing the turbos won't fully spool until they're broken in.. Again i'm still a greenhorn here.. Last night was the first time i've ever driven a cummins powered pickup..
Anyway heres a few pics after i washed the pig up on my lawn, i still have quite a few things to button up so don't get too nit picky on me lol

[eric28miller]

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My wife bought me a surprise trip for my 26th birthday tomorrow so I won't be able to reply for a week.. No idea where were goin til we get to the airport terminal, but you can guess what i'll be thinkin about all week : )

[bake74]

     It really looks nice, be interesting to hear how it drives after a couple of thousand miles.  Have fun on your trip.