performance mods 95' 7.3
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Yep a k&n caused me to rebuild my turbo and put a new wheel on it. Not good. As far as power Mr. canadian, with a dp, chip, intake and exhaust, you'd be lucky to hit 280 or so hp. The next step would be injectors and hpop upgrade, maybe elec. fuel. Then a bigger turbo, etc. 500hp, he better have a BIG and ready checkbook..
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Torque is usually about double the HP in these trucks. Not always, but a good rule of thumb.
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yep trust the folks word on here about K&N filters, I had an oiled one and while gas engines can get away with atmospheric pressure, turbo's suck air in, now anything that gets past the filter (and if its oiled will almost certainly will bring dirt with it) and into the turbo impeller. suffice to say its like sandblasting the wheel, not good. As for the tymar filter, here is a link to the one I ordered
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not to thread jack but with basic mods (lets say the intake system above, 3" DP, 4" exhaust and chip) realistically, how much power can you achieve?
What would be the first item in terms of power limitation past the above mods? injectors? turbo?
Sorry again not trying to thread jack I am trying to settle a dispute a argument with a buddy that thinks he is gonna push 500+ power easy without having to do any internal work or massive amounts of cash.
Riffraff Diesel: RDP 6637 Filter Kit
not to thread jack but with basic mods (lets say the intake system above, 3" DP, 4" exhaust and chip) realistically, how much power can you achieve?
What would be the first item in terms of power limitation past the above mods? injectors? turbo?
Sorry again not trying to thread jack I am trying to settle a dispute a argument with a buddy that thinks he is gonna push 500+ power easy without having to do any internal work or massive amounts of cash.
With just the intake, 3" dp, 4" exhaust and a chip how much power should I be making? Guesses?
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IIRC you can do 500 on stock internals. I believe once the torque starts getting above 1100 is when there is cause for concern.
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Well in answer to your buddy saying he's gonna get 500+.... the powerstrokehelp guy says you can with his 7.3 mods. no internal mods. That is with a 2000 model yr or newer truck though... so idk.
With just the intake, 3" dp, 4" exhaust and a chip how much power should I be making? Guesses?
With just the intake, 3" dp, 4" exhaust and a chip how much power should I be making? Guesses?
Based on what I have asked and being told in this thread, somewhere in the 60hp range and 120ft will be gained from those mods.
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Plenty of guys knocking on 500 or at 500 with OBS' on here. Don't remember what year the that SD changed rods, but the OBS bottom end is stouter. All of the upgrades the SD have can be done, relatively easy to an OBS and then some.
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The 94.5-97 psd stock crank, rods, piston, and block will handle 550-600hp but the is NO way you will hit that 500hp mark with stock injector and turbo. You wil have to upgrade the injectors, turbo, HPO system, fuel system
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I thought that was a given Mike....