7.3 IDI build
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7.3 IDI build
I have a 1994 7.3 IDI Turbo that i am looking to do some upgrades to, on my list is possibly a banks sidewinder turbo kit, head studs, exhaust manifold, new glow plug harness, (i will probably make that myself, the only ones i can find online are way too much for what they are) and a gauge set up. My budget is around 7-9k. i have done some research but don't have a lot of experience with these motors. any advice would be great. it is in a 1994 F-250 4x4 with a ZF5. i also recently converted over to a solid flywheel. (the dual mass one came out in about 10-15 pieces)
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I have a 1994 7.3 IDI Turbo that i am looking to do some upgrades to, on my list is possibly a banks sidewinder turbo kit, head studs, exhaust manifold, new glow plug harness, (i will probably make that myself, the only ones i can find online are way too much for what they are) and a gauge set up. My budget is around 7-9k. i have done some research but don't have a lot of experience with these motors. any advice would be great. it is in a 1994 F-250 4x4 with a ZF5. i also recently converted over to a solid flywheel. (the dual mass one came out in about 10-15 pieces)
here i install the banks sidewinder kit your inquiring about here with full detailed pics.you'll find this handy,should you decide on the kit;
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...iled-pics.html
here i install a FMIC:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...gen-truck.html
so here were my results and my first hand experience.keep in mind however this was from N/A to sidewinder.not from a factory turbo to sidewinder.iv no experience between any differences there.one big difference of course is that banks is still fully supporting our trucks with grade A+ customer service.i ordered parts each time for used kits and i was treated with full respect by them as if i needed parts for a new kit.they were just as happy to sell me parts as they were a whole kit.just a great co. to deal with.very professional.
anyway,here is my experience after first installing the kit on chip truck:
this is great guys! im extremely impressed.
grossing about 13,500 here in the pics today.
this truck now goes (turbo) as well as she stops (hydroboost.)
it's just like driving a 7.3l psd truck (a stock one) if not better! (it's been a few years.)
she starts out easier,goes down the road easier,and pulls a hill like nobodies business.
one hill i commonly go over,which puts me WOT and in 2nd gear when loaded up like this as n/a was at 40-45mph and screaming.
now boosting about 8-9 lbs WOT she took it with ease in 3rd @ 55mph and would had kept on climbing (and fast i might add) had i not backed off her about half way up!
just driving down the road 45-55mph in OD without any real load/boost gauge reading 0 trumps N/A - seriously.
if anyone is even slightly thinking about buying a banks turbo.stop the thinking and just do it.brand spanking new if you have to and can afford it.it really is worth it.
had i known what i know now,i wouldn't have hesitated to call up banks or buy it online brand new.very happy i found one used of course,but would be all smiles if i payed full price too.she goes so easy.the engine doesn't need to work so hard anymore.
now i can't wait for the intercooler.
grossing about 13,500 here in the pics today.
this truck now goes (turbo) as well as she stops (hydroboost.)
it's just like driving a 7.3l psd truck (a stock one) if not better! (it's been a few years.)
she starts out easier,goes down the road easier,and pulls a hill like nobodies business.
one hill i commonly go over,which puts me WOT and in 2nd gear when loaded up like this as n/a was at 40-45mph and screaming.
now boosting about 8-9 lbs WOT she took it with ease in 3rd @ 55mph and would had kept on climbing (and fast i might add) had i not backed off her about half way up!
just driving down the road 45-55mph in OD without any real load/boost gauge reading 0 trumps N/A - seriously.
if anyone is even slightly thinking about buying a banks turbo.stop the thinking and just do it.brand spanking new if you have to and can afford it.it really is worth it.
had i known what i know now,i wouldn't have hesitated to call up banks or buy it online brand new.very happy i found one used of course,but would be all smiles if i payed full price too.she goes so easy.the engine doesn't need to work so hard anymore.
now i can't wait for the intercooler.
since your new to the engine,these are a couple helpful links to look over as well;
Maintaining Coolant
IDI Tuneup
hope this helps.welcome to FTE & good luck.
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I am not sure which direction i will be going yet, but when i start the build i want to have at least 90% of what i am going to need on hand and the rest at least on order. so it may be a while before i start the build, but that is why i am doing the research now. Thanks for all the help so far!!
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Sounds like you want what i want. Stage 1 injectors and cam, 110cc pump, studs, S363 or S366 turbo and an intercooler. If ive done my math right, thats about 300whp and 650wtq or around to 375hp/ 825tq at the crank.
Bigger than that will take some doing with the clutch or auto trans. Your SMF should hold the 110 just fine.
Bigger than that will take some doing with the clutch or auto trans. Your SMF should hold the 110 just fine.
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Sounds like you want what i want. Stage 1 injectors and cam, 110cc pump, studs, S363 or S366 turbo and an intercooler. If ive done my math right, thats about 300whp and 650wtq or around to 375hp/ 825tq at the crank.
Bigger than that will take some doing with the clutch or auto trans. Your SMF should hold the 110 just fine.
Bigger than that will take some doing with the clutch or auto trans. Your SMF should hold the 110 just fine.
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(but if you bought her used from outside of family/friends i suppose ya never know though just how she was treated.)
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Hell the motor I just got from my wife's uncle was in great condition except he didn't do proper coolant maintenance no holes in the cylinders from cavitation but electrolysis did a number on the aluminum heads on the oil cooler with crystallized coolant blocking some of the tubes if you have the money/time/desire it can't hurt as far as durability I went ahead and replace the rod bearings with the std ones he had already purchased and had .003"-.002" on the plastigauge after 190,xxx and the cylinder walls still had the original cross hatching in them so it is up to you
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