HP and Torque
HP and Torque
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Ladner, British Columbia
1993 Hp and Torque
Factory Settings are:
190hp (the non turbo was 185hp, so not much of an increase)
The real benefit of the turbo on the 1993 was torque, I would have to look up my spec sheet, but I faintly remember that the torque of the turbo was about 15% more than the non-turbo. If I find my original spec sheet I will let you know.
One of the real benefits of the 1993 turbo also was fuel economy. I have been keeping records from day one and am getting about 18.4 miles/USgallon average which only the new 6.0l powerstrokes are able to match.
Based on various threads I saw on this web site there are also some improvements yet I could do to get even better on fuel economy such as the 3" exhaust and opening up the air intake. My 93 has a restrictor indicator on the turbo intake and it's been bothering since day one as to how much vacuum there is on the suction of the turbo even with a brand new filter element.
190hp (the non turbo was 185hp, so not much of an increase)
The real benefit of the turbo on the 1993 was torque, I would have to look up my spec sheet, but I faintly remember that the torque of the turbo was about 15% more than the non-turbo. If I find my original spec sheet I will let you know.
One of the real benefits of the 1993 turbo also was fuel economy. I have been keeping records from day one and am getting about 18.4 miles/USgallon average which only the new 6.0l powerstrokes are able to match.
Based on various threads I saw on this web site there are also some improvements yet I could do to get even better on fuel economy such as the 3" exhaust and opening up the air intake. My 93 has a restrictor indicator on the turbo intake and it's been bothering since day one as to how much vacuum there is on the suction of the turbo even with a brand new filter element.
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From: Ladner, British Columbia
Torque and HP for the 93's
I dug out my old spec sheet I got for my 93 which also compared itself to the GM and Dodge at the time. The numbers are:
Ford 7.3l turbo:
190HP @ 3000 rpm
385 ft-lb torque @ 1400 rpm
GM 6.5l turbo:
190HP @ 3400 rpm
380 ft-lb torque @ 1700 rpm
Dodge 5.9l turbo:
160HP @ 2500 rpm
400 ft-lb torque @ 1750 rpm
I am not sure where justblowinsmoke got his numbers from for torque, maybe he was looking at the pre-powerstroke numbers for the 94'.
Note the 93 factory Ford Turbo had some unique features that made it a much more reliable engine for turbo-charging, most notably it has Intake and Exhaust valve rotators and oil cooled pistons which keeps you from burning valves and melting pistons, something the aftermarket guys selling turbo kits for non-turbo engines always worry about. No wonder there is so much discussion on the need for pyrometers on the turbo conversions.
Ford 7.3l turbo:
190HP @ 3000 rpm
385 ft-lb torque @ 1400 rpm
GM 6.5l turbo:
190HP @ 3400 rpm
380 ft-lb torque @ 1700 rpm
Dodge 5.9l turbo:
160HP @ 2500 rpm
400 ft-lb torque @ 1750 rpm
I am not sure where justblowinsmoke got his numbers from for torque, maybe he was looking at the pre-powerstroke numbers for the 94'.
Note the 93 factory Ford Turbo had some unique features that made it a much more reliable engine for turbo-charging, most notably it has Intake and Exhaust valve rotators and oil cooled pistons which keeps you from burning valves and melting pistons, something the aftermarket guys selling turbo kits for non-turbo engines always worry about. No wonder there is so much discussion on the need for pyrometers on the turbo conversions.
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From: Nutter Fort, WV
The oil cooled pistons will not keep you from melting pistons, and the NA pistons have the oil cooling as well.
The rotors on the valves will not keep you from melting them either.
Bigger exhaust will help you not melt your engine.
A pyrometer will keep you from melting your engine.
The rotors on the valves will not keep you from melting them either.
Bigger exhaust will help you not melt your engine.
A pyrometer will keep you from melting your engine.
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From: Peoria IL
Whats the peak torque@rpm for a NA 7.3 and 6.9. I wouldnt expect the cummins to have the highest rpms for max torque. The 24 valve cummins are 1400 rpms for peak torque.
I would imagine the Non Turbo engines would be much higher rpms for max torque becuase once my old dinosaur drops much below 2000 rpms you better be ready to drop to the next gear.
As a guestimation I would figure i added at least 15 hp with a true dual 3" exhaust and a 5" cold air intake, and a turned up fuel pump w/ a little bit of propane mixed in.
I would imagine the Non Turbo engines would be much higher rpms for max torque becuase once my old dinosaur drops much below 2000 rpms you better be ready to drop to the next gear.
As a guestimation I would figure i added at least 15 hp with a true dual 3" exhaust and a 5" cold air intake, and a turned up fuel pump w/ a little bit of propane mixed in.
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