o5 cummins with factory griddel is this normal

[bigorange]

alright guys so here the thing, the guy thats building my motor went to in stall my main bearing ARP studs and was unable do to the fact that my motor has a griddel that goes over the main bearing caps. . i talked with harry at peak diesel and he had never heard of a stock cummins with a factory griddel, so I was woundering if all 2005's came with this or whats the deal is thanks :Cheer:

 

[Lane]

I have been inside 2 325 Hp CR and they both have it.

 

[FosterW]

Are you sure its not just a windage tray of some sorts?

 

[not enoughsmoke]

i know what ur talkin about but it aint much of a girdle kinda thin but its better than nothing

 

[full pull]

you talking about the block stiffener.

 

[onetun]

alright guys so here the thing, the guy thats building my motor went to in stall my main bearing ARP studs and was unable do to the fact that my motor has a griddel that goes over the main bearing caps. . i talked with harry at peak diesel and he had never heard of a stock cummins with a factory griddel, so I was woundering if all 2005's came with this or whats the deal is thanks :Cheer:

dude, this engine builder is taking his sweet time eh!

 

[SKYNYRD]

that is the block stiffener that keep the lower end of the engine from flexing outward. the stiffener does nothing to help the mains like the griddle.

 

[bigorange]

dude, this engine builder is taking his sweet time eh!

lets just say I wont be going back :bang

 

[bigorange]

you talking about the block stiffener.

I guess so ,but the arp studs could not be used and was just woundering what was up with that thanks ,:Cheer:

 

[p-pumped]

i have both arps and the block stiffiner in my engine. not hard to make it work. every common rail i have built (a lot of engines) has had one.

ted

 

[Bosshawg600]

You just have to hone out the holes just a bit and it will fit fine!

 

[TMONEYDIESEL]

griddel??? Like a pancake griddel?

 

[bigorange]

griddel??? Like a pancake griddel?

sorry boss my bad called it the wrong name :shake:

 

[bigorange]

now another question, we looked at the tq spec. and the stock bolts are tq. more then the arps is that right , I know why a stud and nut are better than just a bolt but was just woundering, if I just go with the stock bolts will I be fine, thanks

 

[kino_fab]

the block stiffener didn't start showing up until the 305hp CR's came out. The Cali Emis. 235hp and the S.O. 250hp CR's didn't have these to my knowledge.

 

[Big Swole]

griddel??? Like a pancake griddel?

:hehe::hehe:

Damn!! Now I seriously want to go to the IHOP!!!! Mmmmmm!






Oh yeah, my 05 had one!!!!

 

[Big Swole]

now another question, we looked at the tq spec. and the stock bolts are tq. more then the arps is that right , I know why a stud and nut are better than just a bolt but was just woundering, if I just go with the stock bolts will I be fine, thanks

Stock main bolts here!! Not a problem so far!

 

[p-pumped]

you can use the studs. i made spacers for the ones that i put studs in. ground flat so that the stiffener would still do its job and i could use studs.

ted

 

[4x4dually]

griddel??? Like a pancake griddel?

Dangit...Money beat me to it. :hehe: I was going to say "leggo my eggo". LOL

 

[rawdog]

griddel??? Like a pancake griddel?
took the words out of my mouth