Race Valve...

MattMaxxx · 12-29-2012, 08:48 PM

I got an Alligator Performance race valve for Christmas. After reading about it now that I have it, I think I should have put a shim kit instead of a race valve. But seeing that nothing bad has really happened with race valves, I plan on just going ahead and putting it in. I was wondering if I was gonna have to put an o-ring or a washer on it? My girlfriend's Dad who is a mechanic told me I'm gonna have to but since it didn't come with one I was thinking maybe not. Anybody know what I should do? I rather be safe than sorry.

**Dmax7511** · 12-29-2012, 09:02 PM

Just put the valve

Dman777 · 12-29-2012, 09:14 PM

You can reuse the o ring on the fprv or just get a new one from local autoparts store. Super easy job. I tried the shim kit first and ended up doing the race valve.

chippymiller49 · 01-07-2013, 04:51 PM

race vavle works good just reuse old oring if not ruined when removing the old one. kind of a pain to install. not a lot of room to work and old one is on really tight

jdugie123 · 01-12-2013, 12:11 PM

Make sure to get it tight it's suppose to be something like 75ft/lb I was told

The S.O.M. · 01-12-2013, 12:13 PM

I really need to get around to putting mine in lol

mcle6103 · 02-22-2013, 05:22 AM

Does anybody know what wrench size is needed to get the old FPRV out and put the PPE in?

blackmaxson · 02-22-2013, 05:37 AM

I bought the shim kit... Played around with it... Couldn't get the valve off, so I bought a race valve as I started to round off my stock valve with impact 6 point sockets.. No clue how... Continuously tried every other day taking on and off the glow plug controller... Got pissed at it, drilled a hole in the top of it so I could finally reach the bolts underneath it with ease... Tried some more.. Rounded it more.. Ended up keeping the glow plug bracket off, zip tieing it up somewhere where it held tightly.. Tried more every other day, more rounding.. Got a viper security system installed at Best Buy and the dude put the siren right where my bracket was suppose to be mounted but it was zip tied out of the way... AWESOME... Probably going to have to rip my rail off to finally get it in. I still have yet to succeed. Ha. My opinion would be to throw either one in there if you can get it in. Beward it is tightened by the hand of GOD. ha

mcle6103 · 02-22-2013, 05:51 AM

Well I've heard that you may have to grind the wrench being used down a bit to get rid of the taper on it so it fits flush....so nobody knows the size huh?

**WVRigRat05** · 02-22-2013, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcle6103

Does anybody know what wrench size is needed to get the old FPRV out and put the PPE in?

A new 18mm, i used a tired one and stripped mine. Ended up pulling the fuel rail.

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MattMaxxx Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 30	Race Valve... I got an Alligator Performance race valve for Christmas. After reading about it now that I have it, I think I should have put a shim kit instead of a race valve. But seeing that nothing bad has really happened with race valves, I plan on just going ahead and putting it in. I was wondering if I was gonna have to put an o-ring or a washer on it? My girlfriend's Dad who is a mechanic told me I'm gonna have to but since it didn't come with one I was thinking maybe not. Anybody know what I should do? I rather be safe than sorry. __________________ -05 LLY-CCSB-EFI Live by Brad Robbins of BorderLine Performance-S&B Intake-LBZ Mouthpiece-Merchant Automotive Tie Rod Sleeves-Ported Fuel Rail Fitting-BMF R.E.P.R.'s 20x10-305/50/20 Nitto 420S

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Dmax7511 Duramax Lifetime Supporter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lafayette, Louisiana Posts: 2,083	Just put the valve __________________ Jeff 2006 GMC LBZ CC/SB 4x4 SLT EFI LIVE, Airdog II 165, DSP5, Transgo, Plugged , Blocked, Rerouted , 4 Inch MBRP. 2007 White LBZ CC/SB 4x4 LT SDP Twins EFI DSP 5 keylock Suncoast GMAX, Precision ML, Airdog II 165 Plugged , Blocked , Rerouted , 4 Inch MBRP SOLD 2007.5 Chevy 3500HD LMM CC/LB Dually, Exhaust , EFI Tuned, Davis Diesel Performace

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Dman777 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: temple tx Posts: 441	You can reuse the o ring on the fprv or just get a new one from local autoparts store. Super easy job. I tried the shim kit first and ended up doing the race valve. __________________ 06 LBZ LT 4x4: Transgo Jr, 5" Exhaust, EFI Live by Bobo, Sleeves, Pump Rub Fix, tranny cooler line fix, PPE race valve, PPE airbox mod, Cognito braces, Cognito 60" Trac Bars, Edge CTS, AD ll 165, Snow Performance MPG Max 1/4-13.23@100.76, 1/8-8.42@80.76

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jdugie123 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 92	Make sure to get it tight it's suppose to be something like 75ft/lb I was told __________________ New: 09 2500HD CC/LB diamond eye duals muffler delete with black 6" tips, front and rear replacement bumpers, 6000k HIDs in lows and fogs B&W turnover ball both gooseneck and bumper hitch Traded In : 04.5 D/A MBRP 4" cool duals with muffler delete, volant air intake, EFI Live,raptor 100gph, suncoast level IV, ATS copilot, nicktane fuel filter, 6" RCD, 37" Super Swamper M16s , 4.56 gears, bushwacker cutout fender flares, wet okolie set covers, MTX subs with a sony amp, full replacement front with 9.5K warn winch built in and rear replacement bumpers, B&W turnover ball both gooseneck and bumper hitch

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The S.O.M. DuramaxForum Veteran Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Whitley, IN Posts: 1,279	I really need to get around to putting mine in lol __________________ The Sound Of Madness 2004.5 LLY ECSB EFI Live, MA700 Trans, Airdog 2 165, MBRP 5" with 6” tip, Profab Downpipe, LML Manifold, LBZ Mouthpiece, AFE Stage 1 Intake, EGR Blocked, PCV Rerouted, Resonator Plugged, ADP Race Valve, MA Rear Housing Support, MA Pump Rub Fix, Rancho RS9000xl's, Amsoil Synthetics, Autometer Cobalt’s Boost & Pyro, Tint (5% back, 20% front), HID's, US Speedo Custom LED Gauge Cluster, Line-X’d rockers To Come!! : Profab EGR Delete 4094vvt 40% overs

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chippymiller49 Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Ridgeland Posts: 26	race vavle works good just reuse old oring if not ruined when removing the old one. kind of a pain to install. not a lot of room to work and old one is on really tight

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mcle6103 DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina/Michigan/Maryland Posts: 2,172	Does anybody know what wrench size is needed to get the old FPRV out and put the PPE in? __________________ Sam 2008 3500 LMM Regular Cab long Bed Banks CAI 35% Window Tint Steelies, Front Bumper, Grille & Emblem painted black MBRP 7 inch single stack, EFI Live, Heat wrapped DP, PCV Rerouted, Race Valve http://www.atptrucks.com/ http://www.powerlabsdiesel.com/

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blackmaxson DuramaxForum n00b Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Currently Destin, FL. Posts: 19	I bought the shim kit... Played around with it... Couldn't get the valve off, so I bought a race valve as I started to round off my stock valve with impact 6 point sockets.. No clue how... Continuously tried every other day taking on and off the glow plug controller... Got pissed at it, drilled a hole in the top of it so I could finally reach the bolts underneath it with ease... Tried some more.. Rounded it more.. Ended up keeping the glow plug bracket off, zip tieing it up somewhere where it held tightly.. Tried more every other day, more rounding.. Got a viper security system installed at Best Buy and the dude put the siren right where my bracket was suppose to be mounted but it was zip tied out of the way... AWESOME... Probably going to have to rip my rail off to finally get it in. I still have yet to succeed. Ha. My opinion would be to throw either one in there if you can get it in. Beward it is tightened by the hand of GOD. ha __________________ 2005 Duramax Diesel LLY with Allison 5 SPD Straight Pipe 4 inch exhaust, 5 inch tip Dual FOX Racing Shox Front & Rear Edge Insight CTS for Gauges EGR Block Plate & Fingerstick AFE Turbo Inlet Mouthpiece EGT Temperature Probe EFI LIVE by Kory Willis CST 8" Lift Front/6" Rear K&N Full Air Intake 35" Nitto Tires

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mcle6103 DuramaxForum Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: South Carolina/Michigan/Maryland Posts: 2,172	Well I've heard that you may have to grind the wrench being used down a bit to get rid of the taper on it so it fits flush....so nobody knows the size huh? __________________ Sam 2008 3500 LMM Regular Cab long Bed Banks CAI 35% Window Tint Steelies, Front Bumper, Grille & Emblem painted black MBRP 7 inch single stack, EFI Live, Heat wrapped DP, PCV Rerouted, Race Valve http://www.atptrucks.com/ http://www.powerlabsdiesel.com/

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