FTN's T4/SXE Build/Conversion Thread
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Originally Posted by Bonanza35
Glad that got it fixed and it's on the way back. Can't wait for the review of this. Is that the carson T4? Is it stainless steel?
Originally Posted by Sous
I too am really looking forward to the results of this. This is simply not in the cards for me, but I fully support your adventure into the unknown and hopeful for incredible results.
Originally Posted by Dan V
I don't see that orientation fitting under the cowl.
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Leonard, I just went out and measured from the top of the CSD pedestal like you have your tape measure set on, and there is 12" (1 foot) of clearance from the CSD pedestal to the cowl metal piece. Not the plastic that you might be able to cut into, but the metal of the cowl near the base of the windshield. There might be a bit more space, like 1/2" toward the windshield where your tape measure is, but not a lot.
I put my tape measure at the front of the center section of the SXE in order to measure 12" from the pedestal to the hard cowl.
I put my tape measure at the front of the center section of the SXE in order to measure 12" from the pedestal to the hard cowl.
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Originally Posted by Sous
Leonard, I just went out and measured from the top of the CSD pedestal like you have your tape measure set on, and there is 12" (1 foot) of clearance from the CSD pedestal to the cowl metal piece. Not the plastic that you might be able to cut into, but the metal of the cowl near the base of the windshield. There might be a bit more space, like 1/2" toward the windshield where your tape measure is, but not a lot.
I put my tape measure at the front of the center section of the SXE in order to measure 12" from the pedestal to the hard cowl.
I put my tape measure at the front of the center section of the SXE in order to measure 12" from the pedestal to the hard cowl.
Dan, the pictures show the actuator orientation you and I discussed at your shop that day.
Shoot. Maybe I'll just go all rat rod and and have bits sticking up out of the hood.
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When you get the chance, clock it flat to the top and see what the height measurement is at that point. I really think that 12" is the absolute maximum you could get under there.
Also, what is the fitting on the bottom of the turbine housing for?
Also, what is the fitting on the bottom of the turbine housing for?
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I slowed the video playback to 25% of normal speed. Looks like it is clocked toward the front top, am I seeing that right?
The Y-pipe appears to be cast like the CSD Y-pipe and not piping like the Irate kit.
The Y-pipe appears to be cast like the CSD Y-pipe and not piping like the Irate kit.
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I want to say that you are correct on your assumptions Jeff/Sous. It would have been nice if they had of slowed down and actually shown the VGT's and turbo to get a clearer picture of the install. I tried to find another 7.3 install, but being they're so new and well expensive, they are going to be difficult to come by for now. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the 363 and the 366 are both very similar in physical size? The 366 that Leonard is installing being maybe slightly larger, but not much more than the 363 that this old boy in the video has installed his truck. So in my mind, they should fit, bolt up very similar to one another.
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Jeff, Fast forward to 5.16 min. Fitting on Exhaust housing ties in to the Exhaust Pressure sensor.
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Originally Posted by countrycar
This is video moves a little quick, but it does show how the VGT is set up.
Originally Posted by Sous
I slowed the video playback to 25% of normal speed. Looks like it is clocked toward the front top, am I seeing that right?
The Y-pipe appears to be cast like the CSD Y-pipe and not piping like the Irate kit.
The Y-pipe appears to be cast like the CSD Y-pipe and not piping like the Irate kit.
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Originally Posted by countrycar
Jeff, Fast forward to 5.16 min. Fitting on Exhaust housing ties in to the Exhaust Pressure sensor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg6yn26ROHI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jg6yn26ROHI
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I've watched quite a few of this guys videos, and he's incredibly talented. Probably an engineer. I'll be honest, when I listen to him alot of what he talks about when he goes off in to the weeds, I have no idea what he's talking about. I've got an idea you and him probably speak the same language Leonard.
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Originally Posted by countrycar
I've watched quite a few of this guys videos, and he's incredibly talented. Probably an engineer. I'll be honest, when I listen to him alot of what he talks about when he goes off in to the weeds, I have no idea what he's talking about. I've got an idea you and him probably speak the same language Leonard.
I was a flight test engineer in one of my previous lives.
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Yes sir, it is apparent by your posts. Many well spoken and very smart fellas here on FTE..