So I finally saw a banks kit pop up on a truck that is being parted out. It's been almost 4 years and I haven't so much as seen a running truck with one so I assumed it just wouldn't happen. And at $1700 +tax/shipping for a new one I wasn't going to bother. So I shot the guy an email for ****s and giggles and he wants $300 for it. Bottom end of the engine went on it, and he isn't willing to put the money into fixing a 84. I would take the truck but the space isn't willing.

I've seen the part list for these kits floating around, but the search in this forum and I have a hate-hate relationship, if someone had it that I could grab I would appreciate it.

-Edited the thread title to be more specific.

 

Ha ha! Now thy brethren needeth to turn brother John over to the forced induction realm and the demise of the naturally aspirated tribe will be complete....

 

I feel dirty, and it's 1st gen.

 

First gen as in non-wastegated?

Don't feel so bad then, that still qualifies as an antique

 

At least it was late enough that they didn't stamp the 6.9L on it.

It looks like this, stock photo stolen for the occasion.


Drive train is still destined for a 4wheeler Bronco, not a tow rig so I'm not going to cry over a little lost power, mostly for fuel economy and passing power. She just takes to long to build the power to get around these Cummin's trucks through the mountains up here on the single lane passing spots.

 

in the words of my former boss..."DOOOOO IT NOWWW!!!!"..lol
a turbo will make an unbeleaveable diffrence in your truck. and if its all there, 300 isnt a bad price. i paid 500 for my wastegated banks used. if your pulling it off the truck make sure you get all the little brackets and such that go with it.

 

I'll be pulling it myself yeah. I have a few things left to do on the truck before I install the turbo, but it's to good of a price to pass up on and maybe see another in 3 years.
That and it'll motivate me to stop putting off the front end alignment and getting my trans looked at and possibly rebuilt. The E4OD is at 397k and it's starting to shift a little slower than I'd like.

 

Looks like I'm heading out Wednesday morning to pull it. Am I going to need anything past a good socket set, wrenches, screw drivers, breaker bar? Anything I need to keep an eye our for?
I'm going to park my truck next to it and pop the hood and pretty much grab anything I don't see on my engine.

 

since the engine is not being repaired, take as much as you can. if it is connected to the turbo or anything connected to the turbo, take it.
it is better to have parts you don't need than to need a part and not have it.

 

i have the same set up on my truck have your tranny checked im on my 4th c6 in my 86 f350 ps i can easly get 15 psi of boost when im pulling my 5th wheel

 

Yeah, trans is third on the list of things to do before deciding if the turbo goes on this truck. Timing (have an appointment next week), tie rods/alignment, then tranny gets looked at and I decide what I do with it.

 

your not by chance the guy on youtube that has the 4th gear idi burnout video?

 

it was the best thing i ever did to my truck now im looking to put an newer front clip on so i can do air to air i know its going to take some work but i think it will work

 

No, I've hesitated from neutral dropping this trans, as its got higher km's on it. But you must post the video now.

Yeah the newer clips are nice, always loved them, it isn't that hard if you have the generation just before, but I think if I remember correctly you have to drill a few holes.

 

well havent watched the video in a long time, guess the truck in the video doesnt look as much like yours as what i thought lol. well here it is anyways

7.3 IDI burnout 4th gear! - YouTube