Engine build sugestions
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Engine build sugestions
I am headed for 400k on my 7.3 excursion. I am trying to plan ahead for a engine build. I want to build a forged internal motor and hope to find a builder in driving distance from me. I am in the lowcountry of South Carolina. Any suggestions you have had personal experience with? Rod
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I don't know of anyone down there.
But, with 400k on the rig, I would grab a lower mileage unit and just change it out and keep yours for spare parts.
Might be a strong heart, but is the body worth the fresh organ?
Just input.
Denny
But, with 400k on the rig, I would grab a lower mileage unit and just change it out and keep yours for spare parts.
Might be a strong heart, but is the body worth the fresh organ?
Just input.
Denny
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Thanks. I kept my truck on great shape. It is in better shape than it was at 100k when I bought it. It is set up the way I really want it now. I am running stage 1.5’s with a 369SXE. I am ready to go on up in HP so need forged internals next.
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I can offer no help on find a builder and wish you the best of luck. Maybe get in touch with PHP in Atlanta and see if they know of someone in your neck of the woods. DP Tuner may be able to offer a hand as well.
On a side note, any pictures of the SXE setup and what did you go with for the T4 kit?
On a side note, any pictures of the SXE setup and what did you go with for the T4 kit?
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Sorry for just seeing this. I can grab some pictures of the 369 set up. I got full T4 mount key and turbo from Jody at DP tuner. If I remember right Jody didn’t have a suggestion on builder. I am hopefully going to talk to him tomorrow on another subject and will ask again. The 369 is probably the best upgrade I have ever done. It spools fast after 3-4 PSI. I have a 1.0 housing on it but seriously thinking about trying a .91 to speed up low end spool.
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If I remember correctly, there was a machine shop in Pendergrass, GA that Bill (of PHP) used for a 7.3L that he and I put together for a customer of his. It's the engine that is in a black dually that is the star of a few of PHP's YouTube videos. I can't remember the name, but they did a beautiful job on the block!
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Engine Services Home This is the place. It's nice being a guy and not forgetting a building just based on a website picture even though it was 7 years ago.........
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Engine Services Home This is the place. It's nice being a guy and not forgetting a building just based on a website picture even though it was 7 years ago.........
https://youtu.be/ce_-LLy_vnw
https://youtu.be/ce_-LLy_vnw
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Sorry for just seeing this. I can grab some pictures of the 369 set up. I got full T4 mount key and turbo from Jody at DP tuner. If I remember right Jody didn’t have a suggestion on builder. I am hopefully going to talk to him tomorrow on another subject and will ask again. The 369 is probably the best upgrade I have ever done. It spools fast after 3-4 PSI. I have a 1.0 housing on it but seriously thinking about trying a .91 to speed up low end spool.
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