Idi Turbo kit value

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Jan 21, 2017 | 06:22 AM

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jayro88

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Originally Posted by DarkOverCast

I was able to install the turbo kit today. With my pump maxed I was making ten pounds of boost at wot, 12 on hills. To be honest I'm not all that impressed so I took it back off and am going to consider a better route. The power gains weren't as much as I expected....

I will definitely sort the vans parts and post them up eventually. May have even found a line on a set of van hotpipes.

What is the better route? What was your timing set at? What were your EGT's? What trans do you have? Was your boost levels with a load or unloaded? Do you have any comparison for before and after towing?

I would possibly be interested in the van parts once you get them sorted out.

Jan 21, 2017 | 06:59 AM

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tjc transport

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mine will maybe make 10 lbs on a hill empty.
put 21,000 lbs trailer behind it and i will pin the boost gauge on the same hill.

Jan 21, 2017 | 04:16 PM

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genscripter

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10-12 ain't that bad for an untuned turbo setup. Tweek it a bit and you could get more. And like the others said, once it's loaded, it'll bump up a lot.

Also, unless you've done other mods (head studs, etc), you don't want to exceed 12psi anyway.

Jan 21, 2017 | 05:03 PM

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tjc transport

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15 on a pure stock engine is fine. you need studs when you hit up around 20 PSI

Jan 21, 2017 | 05:11 PM

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hturner12

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I was happy with 7 with a 8 year old IP and stock injectors

Jan 21, 2017 | 05:59 PM

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DarkOverCast

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One thing I didn't like is there's not a lot of room for a down pipe on my body style (85)
I tried denting the firewall with a 6' prybar but the whole thing just flexed, it's amazing I haven't had to do the clutch master cylinder plate yet, probably due to the fact that I have a smf not a dual.

I'd like something in the likes of 20-25 but I need studs and my motor already has too many miles plus she's starting to breathe a little. I just put an engine in it not too long ago I just went the cheap route until I have the time to actually build a motor.

I think some cowl massaging and a hx35w turbo would match up nicely. They bolt up to the banks pedestal too.

Jan 21, 2017 | 11:03 PM

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hairyboxnoogle

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Originally Posted by IDIoit

if I were you, I would really post detailed pictures of this kit.
you can easily sell this kit if half of the van parts are there,
which I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE you to do,
the van freaks are a special breed, and will come out of pocket.

please help out some poor unfortunate van owner.
you can most likely flip this for a better turbo for your truck.
its highly likely someone has a complete truck kit they cant use.

you found the hens teeth, now turn it into a golden egg.

This. Also, while the early banks doesnt command the price of the sidewinder, imho there isnt a damn thing wrong with them. All the reading ive done shows they perform really well, and respond very well to a larger compressor wheel. Alot of it i think comes from people thinking a wastegate means a better turbo, where i fully disagree, it depends on the turbo and the engine. As for IDIs, with stockish fueling, i doubt you could tell a difference between an 093 and 088

Jan 21, 2017 | 11:07 PM

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hairyboxnoogle

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Originally Posted by DarkOverCast

Pull up the turbo and dyno threads and do some research. HX35 is way too small... ask me how i know. An H1C might work alright as it has the 17cm housing, but the turbine is still small and the compressor trim doesnt really suit the airflow needs of a 7.3. If you want to go on the cheap, look for an hx40, s362 or similar off a 7-9 liter engine and run a t3/t4 adapter if necessary, or get an 093 housing machined for a s300 series turbo from R&D