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Glad I could waste some of your time, I guess. I've found that most folks can't tell the difference between headers and manifolds. Anywho...These headers aren't even on the truck anymore. The engine developed a rock knock in less than 50 miles. Paid good money for a shortblock from Chevrolet performance. Larry The Cable Guys is cool...I guess I made you think of him?

@@johnbehneman1546 You’re welcome!

Good stuff I hope it works out well for you!

The saga of this stupid engine. It ran good for a while and then developed a light rod knock. I bought the shortblock from Summit (Chevrolet Performance) thinking I’d save time and money in the long run. I will eventually disassemble, clean, and throw in some cheap parts in it. I ended up picking up a motorhome 454 that had 62k on it. It runs great and it loves gas.

I don't. When I ordered the headers I used the shop by vehicle function on Summit Racing and I ordered the 24" Thrush glasspacks off the Summit website as well.

@@Clydes.Shop78 thanks for the response!

This was a Chevrolet Performance shortblock. I trusted Chevrolet to have it all set up correctly...pretty sure it has a rod knock now. I've always had good oil pressure. Probably less than 50 miles...very disappointed.

I don’t remember, but it doesn’t seem like it has them. I have one in the shop that I will check.

I rebuilt the engine. It’s not difficult. Make your local Cat dealer print of the shop instructions for you, and take your time. Really dealing with the local Cat place was the worst part. They didn’t seem to want to deal with an individual.

Do it! It’s not too difficult.

Thanks! I did a cam swap and wiped a lobe...Lame. This engine is now in my engine room with the heads off. I'll put a new set of bearings and it will be good as new. However, I have swapped the engine to a 351W. Havent fired it yet...in the middle of a rewire.

2.5 in and I think they are 24ish long. Can’t remember at the moment.

Probably not. I’ve got too much going on right now.

Hope they work out for you too! The black outsole feels a bit firmer than the traditional white, but I ain’t got no sciences to back that up.

@@Clydes.Shop78 Thanks Man! I have a feeling I’m going to like these boots as much as my old ones. I know what you mean about the outsole, it does seem firmer than the ones on the wedge sole boots.

The soles seems to wear fairly fast, but the leather is very durable. If you can get them for $179…scoop them up.

Somewhere between true and a half size. With the extra size of the toe box it is hard to tell. Had I bought these in a store, I would have tried a half size down before I left.

I wouldn’t call it a lope, but you can tell it’s not stock…. Seems to make decent power too.

Any future videos of it in gear or lower idle rpm?

@@chriswolfe239 I’ll see what I can do

My motor has the same Cam. I hope it at least off beats a little

@@adamantium1983 if you make a video lmk....I'm waiting for it to cool off down here in SETX lol

The tox box has plenty of room. I've actually had a trouble with the leather portion behind the steel toe. It tends to mash down on top of my foot and toes when it bends. Its hard to explain, but I have shifted away from these boots. Too bad since they are $250.

@@Clydes.Shop78 what boots do you have now if you have shifted away from these ?

@@jordanedwards3066 Well, unfortunately I have shift back to a pair of Thorogood slip on I bought back in 2017... I still wear these boot from time to time about once every two weeks. Unfortunately, I haven't found the perfect boot yet!

@@Clydes.Shop78 would you recommend them like for walking on concrete all day ?

@@jordanedwards3066 Absolutely not as they are…. The black soles seem to be a good bit firmer than the white soles.

I like it so far. The idle is not too rough and it seems to make good power even just off idle. It seems to make decent vacuum too. Haven’t checked that yet though.

Did you reuse your stock rocker arms? I’m running into an issue with my self aligning roller rockers hitting the spring retainer.

@@Chevelle65x I actually bought a new set of Chevrolet Performance self aligning rockers. I haven’t noticed an issue with them contacting the retainer. What retainers are you using?

I’m using the springs and retainers the Howard cams tech suggested: 98213-K12. I’m going to try switching the retainers back to the ones that came on the Summit Vortec Heads. Thank you for the reply!

@@Chevelle65x I’m using the Summit retainers that came with the heads.

Yes but remember it’s metric foot lbs… I think…

@@Clydes.Shop78 😂

It seems like it’s very hard these days to find boots without a bunch of linings and high speed features. I hope you enjoy your new boots!

It’s surprisingly loud in the shop. Outside it’s not so bad, but it does sound good.

Dude... I know! I fired it up for sound and I had a lifter collapse. So it has taken a few weeks for me to get it up and going... But I have two videos with the sound. Look for the latest video and the sneak peak.

I'm combining both videos and adding a sound clip. I should have fixed this a week ago!

I subscribed so I'll be waiting to hear the results.

Do it! Its not as daunting as you'd think. Thanks for the comment and support!

Thanks! I really appreciate it.

Thanks! The bad part about this is that as soon as I buttoned everything up to get a clip of how she sounded…well a lifter collapsed…on start up. Soooooo, I’d suggest avoiding any exhausts now since that happened. It may be hard to believe kinda like how a bat caused people to lose their minds for two years, but that is science and we all know that you cant argue with it.

You know, I can verify 100% that they do that when it’s running, but based on observations from when the top is off I thought it was a good assumption!

I agree and when I can I buy US made goods. The problem we have is that a large portion of USA made goods are actually assembled in the US with globally sourced components. So Made in USA is a bit of a misnomer in some cases. These boots are not immune to that.

I used a Melling Standard Volume High Pressure Pump. I don’t remember the Part Number.

I can understand that. This particular insole almost feels like it’s too small for the boot.

What insoles do you use?

Sweet! At my age I prefer sound quality over sound quantity. I’m sure the 521 inches will sound awesome. If you get the right amount of durations, lifts, and LSAs pretty much anything sounds good! I’ve got a .060 over 351W with a fairly grumpy roller that will sound pretty nasty here in the near future.

@@Clydes.Shop78 best part is, I’ll be able to run pump gas! Thanks for watching 🤘🏻

Now you have an in-depth knowledge of the internal workings of a Caterpillar Engine…. You probably learned a technical term or two as well!

@@Clydes.Shop78 how heavy is that cylinder head??

@@2HacksGarage I’d say it’s in the 400lb range.

@@Clydes.Shop78 that is a big job for sure!

Thanks for the support!

@@Clydes.Shop78 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Robert Broomfield, I have just shy of a million vehicles. I’d love to fix up that old Mack. It was my dad’s truck.

These boots have not made my back hurt. I moved from an worn pair of Thorogoods that did make my back hurt, but since then no issues. Having said that, the soles seem a bit firmer than I would like for a boot that lives on concrete. I’m on different terrain all day. It’s an expensive gamble, but I’d probably look for a Durashock type of sole.

Thanks! I like the Square Bodies and the MOPARs, but the old Fords are my favorites.

@@Clydes.Shop78 im a mopar guy but I have to admit I love em all. I'd like to have an old Ford or even 90s one like the work truck in your latest video. The 80s and 90s and even early 00 trucks are hard to beat. My favorite Fords were the late 70s those were some good looking and running trucks thosr fe engines was strong.

Yikes...your Dart might end up pulling it. I'm really not sure what to do with this POSitive unit... I have a 1965 F250 that I can stab the drivetrain into aaaafter about a million bucks of rebuild.

Much Gracias Roberto! Hope all is well in Broomtown!

Sweet! Thanks #40! I appreciate the support!

Thanks! It’s the only name that fit my level of frustration sourcing the thing.

@@Clydes.Shop78 no doubt that is understandable!

No doubt! That is a fairly decent little unit. The struggle up the hill HAS to be a sign of engine wear NOT a sign of exceeding its max gross weight!

@@Clydes.Shop78 I little shot of nitrous will fix that! 😂

FACT!

Best Subscriber ever!

I looked at Sanderson, but chose these instead. I think I’ll try them next!