I'm about to start collection parts to do a complete rebuild of a 12v. I'm getting a PDD tow head, PDD tow cam, upgrading my ppump, PDD exhaust manifold, upgrading my turbo. (turbo size TBD). Upgraded injectors... ( I'll be doing all the miscellaneous upgrades like studs and all that as well) Anyhow, I'm considering doing the 6.1 stroker build. I tow occasionally (tractor & stuff, 10,000 lbs or so) but not cross country or anything. My main use will be for a rock solid, dependable (200,000 mile plus) FUN truck. 500-600 hp ish? For now. I realize that a stroker setup isn't great bang for the buck, but, apart from going compound turbo, its kind of the last 5.9 12v upgrade I can do. The increased volume, plus extra torque from the longer rods *might* let me run a slightly larger turbo with little/no impact on lag, but thats just thoughts. Anyhow, background/goals stated, is doing the stroker mod a worthwhile option? How much torque/hp increase is it worth? If you did it, would you do it again?

Currently working on swapping a ve pump 24v into my first gen and have issues had the injectors repoped to 265 bar (stock vp44 nozzles) motor seems to be really doggy and sputters when revving do you have to put bigger nozzles in it to run properly?

I took the original lift pump and took the pushrod out to find it seems a tad longer than the PDD rod. There is a nice rattle inside the old pump. Shown in pictures and video

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I like it ! What you guys think ?