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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 05:57 PM
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looking for a turbo

I have a 93 7.3 idi and I looking for a turbo kit for my truck. I bought the truck cheap and rebuilt everything and I'm looking for a turbo kit.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:01 PM
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How much are you willing to spend? New kits are available... i think around $3000. Used kits are usually under $1000
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 06:04 PM
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Idk just depends I rather just get a used one instead of blowing thousands on a new one. I'm new at these forums
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:16 PM
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Keep an eye out on craigslist and ebay. Might try your local wrecker, ive found a couple there.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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That's what I been doing but no luck and the new kit banks that I saw was roughly 2,700.. I bought the truck for 1100 and I'm wondering if it's even worth it.. I'm new to 7.3 idi never owned one till now
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:49 PM
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It is worth it, but hold out for a used one. If youre looking at new ones, check out idiperformance.com
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 07:57 PM
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Yea cause I already have plenty of money into the truck I just been looking everywhere for one and nothing. I'm new to all these forums and I figure I'd try it out. I've learn so much already from pulling my truck apart to fixing everything with my truck... I are really appreciate it.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by diesellife941
Yea cause I already have plenty of money into the truck I just been looking everywhere for one and nothing. I'm new to all these forums and I figure I'd try it out. I've learn so much already from pulling my truck apart to fixing everything with my truck... I are really appreciate it.
If you have the choice, look for a Banks 'Wastegated' kit. As far as I'm concerned, these are the best kit out there; nice turbo which produces more low-end boost, and you can disconnect the wastegate once you get headstuds for more top-end boost.
Also, a lot easier to install/remove than others.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 09:36 PM
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It's was either that or I was think of converting to a PSD..
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:19 PM
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It's was either that or I was think of converting to a PSD..
Why in the blazes would you downgrade your truck?

What next, hand-crank starter?

 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 10:32 PM
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Haha well I just want a turbo kit cause it sounds stupid just plain non turbo
 
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Old Jan 2, 2015 | 11:00 PM
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yeah well you may have to be patient. it may take some looking and waiting to find a used kit. I looked for quite a while on craigslist before I found mine. I love it tho. definitely worth the wait.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 01:05 AM
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A lot. Especially for a shop install.
Kit wise, I'd look for a Banks Sidewinder Wastegated one if you can. The kit can be installed with the engine in the truck, and with only a day or so of cursing(:P).
Really, get yourself some tools -- $50 worth of Harbor Freight wrenches and sockets should do the trick; you'll also need a sawzall for whacking the old exhaust out(You can cut it back behind the Y, so you can join it together again if you ever want to), whacking the 'ear' off the transmission if it's a ZF-5, and 'notching' the firewall->cab floor seam(see the Banks install guide for details).
I'd be thinking about $600 for the kit; if you look on Craigslist for '7.3 turbo' or 'banks turbo' you might be able to find one -- all you're looking for is making sure the kit is intact(see the install guide) and go from there.
Oh, and if you are doing this outside on the curb, get a piece of plywood to lay on.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2015 | 01:45 AM
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A lot. Especially for a shop install.
Kit wise, I'd look for a Banks Sidewinder Wastegated one if you can. The kit can be installed with the engine in the truck, and with only a day or so of cursing(:P).
Really, get yourself some tools -- $50 worth of Harbor Freight wrenches and sockets should do the trick; you'll also need a sawzall for whacking the old exhaust out(You can cut it back behind the Y, so you can join it together again if you ever want to), whacking the 'ear' off the transmission if it's a ZF-5, and 'notching' the firewall->cab floor seam(see the Banks install guide for details).
I'd be thinking about $600 for the kit; if you look on Craigslist for '7.3 turbo' or 'banks turbo' you might be able to find one -- all you're looking for is making sure the kit is intact(see the install guide) and go from there.
Oh, and if you are doing this outside on the curb, get a piece of plywood to lay on.
I'm not worried about tools I have all that I'm just need to find the complete kit to install in my truck
 
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Originally Posted by diesellife941
I have a 93 7.3 idi and I looking for a turbo kit for my truck. I bought the truck cheap and rebuilt everything and I'm looking for a turbo kit.

I've always found teh best deals on Car-Part.com--Used Auto Parts Market
 
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