6.5 Girdle

[opto]

These are pictures of the prototype girdles. They fit on an otherwise unmodified motor, including the pan. The final version still does, but is 3/4 inch thick instead of 5/8 inch. All five mains are covered. Unfortunately, we don't have pictures of the 3/4 inch version because it is 1000 miles into use on the truck, and pictures weren't a priority when the engine was prepared. It seems to work fine. Of course, it takes much longer than 1000 miles to test a girdle.

Is the girdle still doing fine?

Would it be possible to get your drawing for the girdle??

[82blazer]

The girdle is still there and seems ok. This engine seems quieter but I never heard it before it was put into [I]Blazin[I], we are probably around 3000 miles and have done some towing with it. It is driven almost every day but normally not far my son uses it to go to school. I'll need to locate my drawing and get back with you.

[opto]

That would be great

[76m880]

im looking for a girdle also

[turbonator]

Hi 82blazer are your the girdles still in use in running trucks? Have you had the opportunity to open up a motor with the girdle installed? It's been a couple of years now and we would like to know the results after the motor was running with the bottom end strengthened up. Thank for the posts.

[turbonator]

Still hoping to have girdle updates, anyone.....

Anyway, heres pics of our first on a 6.5L tdi....

No, sorry no pics yet, I need to first reduce their size to upload...