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Jul 30, 2016 | 04:19 PM

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88 Ford IDI

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Originally Posted by SamShamWoW

I am willing to do a 7.3. my only reasoning for the 6.9 was that not many people have that engine so it's different and unique. but if y'all think I can make more power easily with the 7.3 I think it could be worth it.

A 7.3 idi build is about as unique as a 6.9. Just to clarify, people are talking about a 7.3 idi and not a 7.3 Powerstroke.

Jul 30, 2016 | 05:53 PM

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hairyboxnoogle

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in a rat rod, personally i would keep it NA, been so many people thought the 7.3 in my 79 was a "gasser" because it was NA

Jul 31, 2016 | 01:14 AM

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Macrobb

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Originally Posted by hairyboxnoogle

in a rat rod, personally i would keep it NA, been so many people thought the 7.3 in my 79 was a "gasser" because it was NA

Interesting idea. If it was kept NA, I'd look at Typ4's torque cam; should make more NA torque and power, and it'll probably sound meaner too.

Aug 20, 2016 | 12:45 PM

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Ethan Robinson

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Originally Posted by hairyboxnoogle

A 6.9 wont do that and keep the gaskets, 7.3, sure. If you just want a turbo to wake it up a little, dont try to reinvent the wheel. If you think 500 is too much for a turbo kit you really really need to rethink having a project vehicle. I built a kit for my 79 and had about 300 into it. Wish i wouldve just bought a kit to make work, wouldve been alot less hassle and alot less down time. The turbo kits dont come with the full exhaust system, at least that i know of. Get an ATS or Banks kit and go from there, if later you want more, you can easily swap on a larger turbo and even go intercooled with not much hassle. There are people that are always looking for a core turbo so if you did upgrade, its not like you would be sitting on your old one.

If you can find one around 500$ in Texas let me know. I have searched and googled and ebayed. They are never for sale like everyone says

Aug 21, 2016 | 03:20 AM

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pgg00

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I can't find the $500 turbo deals either. I'm in NW WA. Wish I could find one to put on my F350

Aug 21, 2016 | 05:54 AM

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Shawn MacAnanny

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I'll have the one in my signature for sale soon. It won't be $500 though lol. Flexible oil feed line New up pipes and 3" outlet and dp and all

Aug 21, 2016 | 06:43 AM

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pgg00

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Originally Posted by Shawn MacAnanny

I'll have the one in my signature for sale soon. It won't be $500 though lol. Flexible oil feed line New up pipes and 3" outlet and dp and all

Let me know. Maybe the wife will let me

Aug 21, 2016 | 10:34 AM

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IDIoit

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as a hotrodder, I urge you to move above the ratrod scene.

today, in the mainstream, ratrods have been a plague on our hobby.

BUILD A HOTROD. make it safe, and make it cool.

just because you don't have paint, does not make it a ratrod.

I have plans and parts for my next hotrod build.
1941 1/2 ton full fendered pickem-up
7.3 IDI, twin turbo, 2 WD ZF5.