1985 E350 Diesel Van
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1985 E350 Diesel Van
Looking to buy an 85 van to pull my '25 Airstream around. Runs good , daily driver, good chasis.We live in Southwest Co/NM and do alot of mountain driving. Will she pull it ?
Any mods ? Rebuild? Refresh? Source for Remanufactured motor and tranny? Is it a good candidate to convert to 4x4 ? Sorry to ask so many questions?
Any mods ? Rebuild? Refresh? Source for Remanufactured motor and tranny? Is it a good candidate to convert to 4x4 ? Sorry to ask so many questions?
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There not that bad, but higher the elevations, slower they get....
Higher you go, less air there is.
Less air = less power
AirStream campers are pretty light but those vans are heavy pigs!
And yes, i've seen alot of these 4x4 vans on ebay. not factory ofcourse, but i've heard there pretty easy to convert, providing you have all the right parts to do it.
Higher you go, less air there is.
Less air = less power
AirStream campers are pretty light but those vans are heavy pigs!
And yes, i've seen alot of these 4x4 vans on ebay. not factory ofcourse, but i've heard there pretty easy to convert, providing you have all the right parts to do it.
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I just had the air filter changed out to K&N and will have the exhaust upgraded and IP timing adjusted tomorrow with the hopes of my 85 E350 will have the best chance to pull my 28foot Airstream. However I am on the Oregon Coast so there will be lots of air to pump through the engine. I am hoping to move my trailer in the next few weeks and will post the results here if you're interested.
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A turbo of any sort (even a cheapie used factory turbo) will compensate for air density at altitude. The increased expansion of exhaust gas altitude drives the turbo harder which creates more boost, which returns the power level to what it should be.
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You shouldn't have many problems then of your on a coast.
All along the coast of California with my motorhome, it was a completelly different beast! Tons of power, no smoke at all with the pedal in the floor!
All along the coast of California with my motorhome, it was a completelly different beast! Tons of power, no smoke at all with the pedal in the floor!
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I towed a 5500lb RV from Longview WA all the way down the coast to Bandon, OR, little slow up some hills but all in all it did fine.
What part of the coast are you from darryl97420?
What part of the coast are you from darryl97420?
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I think theres only 2 turbos that will fit in these vans, one being an older ATS setup if I remember right, other I can't remember.
And I think the ATS requires a small modification to the dog house.
And I think the ATS requires a small modification to the dog house.
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I'm guessing something like this,
Hypermax - Product Display
They recommend Exhaust, Cold Air INduction, Puff limiter, Gauges with the Turbo ?
Hypermax - Product Display
They recommend Exhaust, Cold Air INduction, Puff limiter, Gauges with the Turbo ?
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The latest Banks kit is made for vans as well. Not sure if it applies to previous models though, be careful if it is bought used. I've noticed on FTE that there seem to have been several variants made over the years.
Banks Power | 83-93 Ford - 6.9 & 7.3L>>Sidewinder® Turbo System
In that kit they include exhaust gas temp and boost guages, the EGT is the really important one, gotta watch temps if you're increasing fuel delivery.
Banks Power | 83-93 Ford - 6.9 & 7.3L>>Sidewinder® Turbo System
In that kit they include exhaust gas temp and boost guages, the EGT is the really important one, gotta watch temps if you're increasing fuel delivery.
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I'm in Coos Bay.
As for power upgrade, I think when the time comes to rebuild the engine I may consider finding a used turbo. To date this van has impressed me but towing the Airstream will be the true test.
As for power upgrade, I think when the time comes to rebuild the engine I may consider finding a used turbo. To date this van has impressed me but towing the Airstream will be the true test.
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Yeah that's my dilemma also, I really want to be able to pull the airstream.It with this van. I guess I can't go wrong for $1000, she runs good, needs things right off the bat like tires, glow plugs stopped working, and some wiring, a little rust on the gutter.
Finding a used turbo would be the bomb ! Any sources?
Finding a used turbo would be the bomb ! Any sources?