Custom turbo kit for 7.3L IDI ( homemade remote mount )






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7.3L IDI

I chose to use the turbo from a DT466 that I purchased off Ebay Brand New. a little while before for a different project for $200.

I decided to mount the turbo down beside the transfer case where it would be protected from anything hitting it by the skid plate, although something would have to be sticking up pretty high to hit the turbo and not the transfer case first.

It requires a pump to get the oil back to the engine, because now the turbo is below the engine and it cannot just drain the oil back into the engine by gravity like it could if it were mounted high. The easiest method here is to use the mechanical fuel pump on the passenger side of the engine block. This works great with the addition of a check valve at the turbo. Of course this requires you to install an electric fuel, which is a good option anyway.

I bought some 2.5" pipe from Advance Auto and ran it from the turbo outlet to the intake. I had to buy a straight section and 2 90 degree pieces.


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Custom turbo kit for 7.3L IDI ( homemade remote mount )