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Old 04-10-2013, 10:38 AM
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'89 f250 7.3L IDI home made turbo kit

My truck has true duals on it though, which might be a problem when trying to install a turbo. What I was wondering, if I can track down a turbo, how difficult is it going to be to actually install it and make all the bends for the exhaust. I dont have a welder or pipe bender which would make this extremely difficult.

There has been someone on CL near where i live listing this turbo for months and he is trying to get rid of it.

http://morgantown.craigslist.org/pts/3688425157.html

He says its a garrett T-3/T-4 I dont know if this would even fit.If it does, it might be worth just having my local exhaust shop set it up. Any help?
 
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Old 04-10-2013, 11:33 AM
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i am the farthest thing from a turbo expert, but based on the fact that it was on a neon, i think it is WAY to small for these engines.
 
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Old 04-10-2013, 12:13 PM
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Originally Posted by '94IDITurbo7.3
i am the farthest thing from a turbo expert, but based on the fact that it was on a neon, i think it is WAY to small for these engines.
A Garrett T-3 is the same turbo that's used in the 7.3 factory kit and the ATS 093. So I'd think the turbo should be good, though the A/R ratio might not be right depending on the housings.
 
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Old 04-10-2013, 02:29 PM
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Sizing is about right, but the housings are too small. At any rate you would need a new exhaust housing, sounds like that is a non-gated .48 AR which would be terrible.

94- You have to remember those ricers are turning x2-x3 our RPMs. Its common to see hx35s and hx40s on ricers, hx50s on the bigger ones.

No welder pretty much makes a custom project a no-go
 
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Probably better off buying a used kit?
 
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Old 04-10-2013, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by hairyboxnoogle
94- You have to remember those ricers are turning x2-x3 our RPMs. Its common to see hx35s and hx40s on ricers, hx50s on the bigger ones.
didn't think of that lol
 
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