Duramax diesel X-80 Re Power has begun. Forum help needed.

[dmaxstore]

Pretty sure this is the one we will be installing (ZF-63-IV-1.294 ratio in position A). However I am trying to get a call back from Mastercraft to verify some of the details of the 4.2 tdi they are running in the X55.

[Stefan]

Originally Posted by dmaxstore

However I am trying to get a call back from Mastercraft to verify some of the details of the 4.2 tdi they are running in the X55.

Ist the 4.2TDI something they're selling officially or just a test project?

[JRW160]

Originally Posted by Stefan

Ist the 4.2TDI something they're selling officially or just a test project?

It was an option, but tdi optioned boats are pretty rare. I think there was a ridiculous upcharge ($15k maybe?). I'm not sure if it is still available.
http://www.mastercraft.com/qai/parse/mcpower/tdi255/

[dmaxstore]

Originally Posted by JRW160

It was an option, but tdi optioned boats are pretty rare. I think there was a ridiculous upcharge ($15k maybe?). I'm not sure if it is still available.
http://www.mastercraft.com/qai/parse/mcpower/tdi255/

Talked to Bill Gatos at Mastercraft today. Yes the 4.2 TDI is available (europe) I imagine the TDI up charge is in the 30-40k range.
Got some specs on the V-drive and RPM with prop combo they are using. The 4.2 tdi is turning 5200 rpm with a 1.5 to 1 V-drive and a 14.75 x17.5 prop. The Dmax will run about 3300 RPM and use a 1.294 to 1 V drive and prop to be determined.

[clrussell]

Where you guys located at??


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[dmaxstore]

Originally Posted by clrussell

Where you guys located at??


Tapatalk

Northern CA, between Sacramento and South Lake TAHOE.

[clrussell]

Cool! I was hoping like Texas or something and you were hiring!


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[dmaxstore]

Bell housing bolted up to a core short block. No oil pan on at this point.






Dropping in for a test fit.




V drive connected and motor mocked up on blocks. Motor mounts will be modified and oil pan will need some adjustments.

[krutzmart]

DMAX,
Have you put alot of thought into your electrical ? Sure you have.....

What types of electrical issue are you going to run into tieing into factory harness ?

Or are you planning on pullen some new wire ?

Great Project
Thanks

[dmaxstore]

Originally Posted by krutzmart

DMAX,
Have you put alot of thought into your electrical ? Sure you have.....

What types of electrical issue are you going to run into tieing into factory harness ?

Or are you planning on pullen some new wire ?

Great Project
Thanks

We will have some help from PPE or another custom harness builder when we get there. The New ZF V-Drive has arrived with a 1.29 ratio.