If I didnt go turbo the only thing that would need to be modified would be the floor for the E4OD, If using the C6 no mod's needed...But I want to take full advantage of the Diesels fuel mileage.

Turbo mods to the floor on the passenger side, This corner needs to be bent in about 1 1/2 to 2" to clear up and down pipes


Here is the finished dented fire wall...16" from the gas pedal hole to the air box


This spot needs about a 1/4 inch removed to fit the gear reduction starter, And the dot is for the ETG probe about a half moon of a nickel


The Ford HI starter is way too big, And the motor being reversed makes for nice steering clearance


Heres my pan was going to just notch but would of only had 2-2 1/2 inch sump not enough for all the trouble so its raised about 1 1/2" and the back indention was flattened as well as some of the front to add back some lost capacity.

 

Now the fun stuff

The Hypermax turbo up pipes


The modified down pipe


Turbo set in place

 

Drivers side engine mount all welded up and bolted in


Passenger side all mounted up


PS box has about 1 1/2 inches ended up better then I expected


Oil pan finished up...I know the weld looks like s**t but chasing down leaks was


You can see here why I had to trim the frame a little has good clearance now.


Transmission cross member was lowered 1" to clear floor


Front of the oil pan to frame cross member


Hope to have it up and running this weekend if all goes right.

 

Got her fired up and running, Runs drives and shifts nice was a little worried about getting the Ford controller to work but it works great! Got a few more things to do before I pop some more pic's.

 

Sounds like things are going good for you! You will not only have to post pics but a couple videos too!!

 

OK a few more pics







And check this out...







Remodeled the gauge pack from the 91 to fit was more work then the motor! Got a few more things to finish up and bugs to find.

 

Will do

when shes done.

 

Im likin the gauges. Looks like its coming along great. Whats up with the NA air filter?

 

Now theres a turbo IDI I wouldn't mind having, cause the N/A air cleaner is still in use

 

John, I have tried to explain this to you for months...........................

 

You dont like the soup bowl...It hides the turbo but you can hear it spooling up real nice...

I think it looks pretty good on there fills the engine bay...I dont think I'll be able to inter cool it theres very little room in from of my radiator....

 

Very nice build! I like the 70's Ford chassis. They are quite unique and have a no-nonsense, all work look to them. It's too bad Ford didn't start offering Diesels in the 70's.

The Hypermax kits use the stock air filter. There is an adapter that fits under the air pan.

 

That was a lot of work. It looks great. I'm glad you posted your work, and the pictures are great. Good luck with your new truck.

Chet

 

Best looking truck ever made, Now with one of the best diesels

I'll get a picture of the Hypermax air intake, Probally the second most expensive part of the kit....It would be nice if was an option but the CDR hooks to it makes for a clean install.

Thanks Chet!

So I did my last part of the install...Removed the 78 brake booster and modified the stock bracket and used the 91 brake booster, WOW talk about stopping power! Dam thing will stop on a dime and pick it up!!

 

The Hypermax air cleaner.



And my new super booster!



Shes done time to hit the road!