Turbo Upgrade Prep: LB7 Duramax Downpipe Removal and Insider Tips

Welcome to a brand new series on the Kooshdaakaa channel I'm calling "Project LB7 Duramax Spool Up".

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This will be the first episode where I introduce the series to talk about all the work I've done over the summer and all the videos of that work that you can expect in the very near future. To kick off the series I present to you the DOWN PIPE REMOVAL. Hope you and enjoy, and please subscribe! All worked performed on my 2001 LB7 Duramax GMC Sierra 3500 Crew Cab Long Bed Dually.

Tools:
🔴Serpentine Belt Removal Tool: https://amzn.to/3zLf3Dr
🔴Impact Extensions: https://amzn.to/3zPzGOJ
🔴1/2 Ratchet: https://amzn.to/2WQ5Dbb
🔴12 point - 12mm deep impact socket: https://amzn.to/3DQFb2f
🔴M12 Power Ratchet: https://amzn.to/3zSqj0G
🔴PB Blaster: https://amzn.to/3BRRZnf
🔴Down Pipe from KBD Performance: https://kbdieselperformance.com/chevy...

Additional Information:
The most common signals that you may have a blown turbo are:
-The car has noticeable power loss.
-The acceleration of the car seems slow and noisy.
-The car doesn't easily maintain high speeds.
-There is smoke coming from the exhaust.
-There is an engine fault light on the dashboard.

🔴 Playlist: "Project LB7 Duramax Spool Up"    • Duramax Top Half Engine Rebuild Updat...  

LB7 Duramax Upgrades:
Programmer:
-PPE Xcelerator: https://amzn.to/3wbrvds

Air Intake & Exhaust:
-GPP Turbo Intake Horn: https://amzn.to/3bAtgZP
-PPE Boost Valve | 2001 LB7 Duramax | https://amzn.to/3weOlRk
-AFE Stage 2 Magnum Force Intake | 2001 LB7 Duramax:https://amzn.to/2Rj0S7O
-RDP 3" Mandrel Bent Intercooler Pipe Kit:https://amzn.to/3oo5N38
- Intake Heater Delete Plug: https://amzn.to/3ymlgFt
-K.B. Diesel Performance Cold Side Intercooler Pipe Coupler to Y-Bridge (2001 LB7 only): https://amzn.to/3frGjxH
-MBRP S6004P Down Pipe Back Single Side Off-Road Exhaust System : https://amzn.to/30PPM8K
- BD Diesel Performance 1041460 Exhaust Manifold: https://amzn.to/31GjrYd
-KB Diesel Performance Downpipe:    • Turbo Upgrade Prep: LB7 Duramax Downp...  
ported stock up pipes:    • Mastering the LB7 Duramax Turbo Rebui...  
-Turbo: rebuilt, port & polished, with billet alluminum 11 blade turbo wheel:    • Mastering the LB7 Duramax Turbo Rebui...  
-Cylinder heads: port & polished:    • LB7 Duramax Hidden Power: Injector Re...  
-Grade C Head Gaskets & Studs:    • Mastering LB7 Duramax Surgery: SAC Fu...  

Oversized Transmission Cooler
- Low Pressure Drop Transmission Oil Cooler LPD47391 47391 40,000 GVW: https://amzn.to/3EFyqjz

Shocks:
- Bilstein (24-186735) 5100 Series Front Shock: https://amzn.to/3xlJSOG -Shock, 5100 Series, Monotube, Steel, Zinc Plated, Rear, GM Fullsize SUV/Truck 1999-2010: https://amzn.to/3l6O8wJ

Fuel System:
-45% over sac nozzle injectors from LDS:    • Mastering LB7 Duramax Surgery: SAC Fu...  
-FASS Titanium Series Lift Pump: https://amzn.to/3eRGuUa
-Caterpillar 175-2949 Advanced High Efficiency Fuel Water Separator:https://amzn.to/3hA98Lc
-Caterpillar 1R0750 1R-0750 FUEL FILTER: https://amzn.to/3uVz73B
-AcDelco TP3018 Professional Fuel Filter with Seal: https://amzn.to/3hxO7kd
-OKAY MOTOR Fuel Pressure Regulator for 2001-2004 6.6L LB7: https://amzn.to/3n02izg

Oil filteration:
-Caterpillar 1R-1807 Oil Filter: https://amzn.to/3fnSImx
- 13/16"-16 to 1 1/8"-16 Oil Filter Adapter for Duramax CAT 1R-1807: https://amzn.to/3bwRgNo

Charging System:
- DB 130 Amp Alternator: https://amzn.to/3v4Zyne
- Dayco 5061123 Serpentine belt: https://amzn.to/3v1JT82

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