94-98 Upgrade plan
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94-98 Upgrade plan
I have owned multiple diesel trucks, but know relatively little about performance parts so I was hoping to get some guidance. I plan on buying a 94-98 powerstroke and will initially have a performance part budget of $10k - $30k. After the initial budget I plan to continue purchasing more parts as needed. I am trying to determine what needs to be purchased and in what order. My primary goal is speed/acceleration. Very irregularly will I need to tow or haul anything relatively heavy. The truck would be 4wd and auto trans. The one thought I had was to purchase the transmission first since I will need it eventually and it is likely to be the most expensive purchase. Thoughts?
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There are a million different directions to go depending on what you want to do. Without a specific target goal, we cannot help you. It's that simple.
You need to do more research and set some goals/targets you want to achieve.
You need to do more research and set some goals/targets you want to achieve.
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+1. Too little information to go on. It's good that you have a budget, but you have to have some idea of what you are trying to accomplish.
If you just want to go fast, can I ask why you want to do so in a diesel-powered, 8000 pound brick? My Mini Cooper S is way faster than my X will ever be and I have a lot of upgrades in the truck.
If you just want to go fast, can I ask why you want to do so in a diesel-powered, 8000 pound brick? My Mini Cooper S is way faster than my X will ever be and I have a lot of upgrades in the truck.
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I grew up on a farm and have always enjoyed trucks more than cars. Since I don't foresee the need to tow or haul heavy loads, it seems like speed would be the logical performance route.
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You're going to have to do everything. Built transmission, modified IDM, intercooler, huge injectors, aftermarket HPOP, studs, valve springs, push rods, big turbo, custom tuning, fuel system and possibly even connecting rods.
i suppose the tranny is what you'd start with. From there I would choose someone to do your tunes, and talk with them about what you need to do.
i suppose the tranny is what you'd start with. From there I would choose someone to do your tunes, and talk with them about what you need to do.
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Turbo-$350
turbo rebuild-$35
turbine housing-$200
Compressor wheel-$200
Rods-$200
Springs-$85
Studs-$569
injectors-$1800
Tuning-$259 (reburn)
Turbo pedestal and complete mounting system-$1250
srp1-$700
Fuel system-$550ish
Trans-$4500
intake(6637)-$26
Exhaust-$?? Came on the truck.
My Official 600hp Build Thread - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
you may have to scroll to the top to get page one. But 600hp is a lot of work
turbo rebuild-$35
turbine housing-$200
Compressor wheel-$200
Rods-$200
Springs-$85
Studs-$569
injectors-$1800
Tuning-$259 (reburn)
Turbo pedestal and complete mounting system-$1250
srp1-$700
Fuel system-$550ish
Trans-$4500
intake(6637)-$26
Exhaust-$?? Came on the truck.
My Official 600hp Build Thread - PowerStrokeNation : Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum
you may have to scroll to the top to get page one. But 600hp is a lot of work
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