The Bulletproof Garage - Project Car and Truck Shenanigans and Fiascos...

[Kiwioilboiler]

Turbos are cool.

Intercooled ones even more so...

 

[bulletpruf]

Not tempted to build a 7.3 turbo out of the garage motor and the parts trucks best bits?

Definitely tempted, but I'm inclined to use it NA. If/when I build a turbo motor, I'd want to build something that's purpose built for boost and that will cost some $ and take some time.

 

[bulletpruf]

Intercooled ones even more so...

I see what you did there!

 

[Steve]

Definitely tempted, but I'm inclined to use it NA. If/when I build a turbo motor, I'd want to build something that's purpose built for boost and that will cost some $ and take some time.

That would be a very neat project. I don't think I've seen a built IDI. Just turbo kits and exhaust.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Definitely tempted, but I'm inclined to use it NA. If/when I build a turbo motor, I'd want to build something that's purpose built for boost and that will cost some $ and take some time.

I'm not super familiar with these, we don't have very many down here. How is boost regulated? Is it just exhaust housing limited rather than waste gated?

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

I see what you did there!

I don't know much. But what I do know is that turbo diesels should be intercooled.

I'm looking at you 90s Toyota's and your stratospheric egts.

 

[bulletpruf]

That would be a very neat project. I don't think I've seen a built IDI. Just turbo kits and exhaust.

I'm not looking to do anything wild; the 7.3 IDI turbo is rated at 388 ft/lbs of torque at the crank. I'd like to get close to 500 ft/lbs at the tires. That will require a well-built bottom end, head studs, different camshaft, better valvesprings, upgraded injection pump, premium head gaskets, upgrade to downpipe and exhaust, and an upgrade to the turbo. It should be able to handle 15 psi boost, tops.

EDIT: I'd also have to add gauges to track EGT's and boost.

 

[bulletpruf]

I'm not super familiar with these, we don't have very many down here. How is boost regulated? Is it just exhaust housing limited rather than waste gated?

The stock turbos have a wastegate, set at about 7 PSI, but a 7.3 in good condition can handle about twice that much.

 

[bulletpruf]

I don't know much. But what I do know is that turbo diesels should be intercooled.

I'm looking at you 90s Toyota's and your stratospheric egts.

The 7.3 turbos were not intercooled, but sure do benefit from one.

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Just finished watching Ep3.

Is it done yet?

 

[bulletpruf]

Just finished watching Ep3.

Is it done yet?

Not quite done yet!!! Need to stop moving backwards!

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

Why you toy with my emotions and put Ep3 up again Steve but not @Steve?

 

[bulletpruf]

Why you toy with my emotions and put Ep3 up again Steve but not @Steve?

Sorry, I had to correct an error and re-shot one of the clips. I don't know how to do that without deleting the video and reposting the edited one.

 

[Steve]

Why you toy with my emotions and put Ep3 up again Steve but not @Steve?

I'm here! I wasn't asleep, I swear...

 

[bulletpruf]

Front suspension is out!

 

[Steve]

Front suspension is out!

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Still have a way to go!

 

[bulletpruf]

Still have a way to go!

Hey Steve - what do you have there???

 

[Steve]

Hey Steve - what do you have there???

My daily driver. An 1988 Ford f150.


https://opeforum.com/threads/1988-ford-f-150-resto-thread.15448/

 

[Kiwioilboiler]

My daily driver. An 1988 Ford f150.


https://opeforum.com/threads/1988-ford-f-150-resto-thread.15448/

Great thread that. It's even kinda done yet.

 

[Steve]

Great thread that. It's even kinda done yet.

It will never be "done". Always something to do!