i need more power
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
i need more power
hello i am new to this forum and iam need some help i have a 1989 ford f250 with a 7.3 idi and i need more power to tow my 28ft. pontoon boat i know that a few companies makes turbo kits but i dont have enough money do buy a turbo. so could you please help me?
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,638
Likes: 1
From: Manitoba
What is the rear axle ratio, what trans do you have, how many miles on the engine/trans..... What size tires are you using, how old are the injectors and IP.
Is it really power or speed you want...........
Is it really power or speed you want...........
Lead Driver
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 6,900
Likes: 3
From: Campbell River, B.C.
Keep an eye out for used turbo kits. I lucked out and got one nearly complete for $200 (going rate is usually $500 for a decent used kit). Ebay has them from time to time, but if there is a wide spread classifies network in your neck of the woods keep an eye on that too. I found my kit in a local ad.
Adding a ram air intake will help a little, opening up the exhaust can also help a little.
As PLC said though, what is the rest of the condition of the vehicle?
Adding a ram air intake will help a little, opening up the exhaust can also help a little.
As PLC said though, what is the rest of the condition of the vehicle?
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
it has 3.73 gear ratio 5 speed trany 84,567 miles not sure how many miles is on ip or injectors and my tire size is 285/75/16 something like a 33, im not really sure how much the boat ways but i know that it is 28ft long and when i start up the mountain the speed will drop from 50 to 35 40 mph id liked to at least hold 50 or 55 mph on the road so i wouldnt have like three hundred people passing me
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 21,285
Likes: 15
From: Nutter Fort, WV
Trying to hold 55 or even 50 means a turbo is what you are looking for.
Without more air in the engine, it just won't happen.
A more open exhaust and a ram air might get you a couple MPH faster, but that is about it.
Most pontoons are wide, so not only are you pulling weight, but you are also catching a lot of air with the boat.
When pulling the hills, do you see any smoke out the exhaust?
What color?
How does it run empty?
Without more air in the engine, it just won't happen.
A more open exhaust and a ram air might get you a couple MPH faster, but that is about it.
Most pontoons are wide, so not only are you pulling weight, but you are also catching a lot of air with the boat.
When pulling the hills, do you see any smoke out the exhaust?
What color?
How does it run empty?
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
unloaded it will pull the mountain 50 mph in 5 gear when i pull the pontoon boat i dont see a lot of smoke but when i shift down i see a puff of black smoke when it goes back in to gear but right after that it clears up
Trending Topics
Post Fiend
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 21,285
Likes: 15
From: Nutter Fort, WV
Sounds like the fuel is set about right for the amount of air you have going into the engine now.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,614
Likes: 0
and i also forgot to say that it will puff some black smoke out when i take off from a dead stop in 2nd gear. ive read were people made there own ram air intakes could yall give me any ideas own how to do that
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ten.mile
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
4
May 16, 2020 04:34 PM
Bigfwt04
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
5
Oct 27, 2008 03:54 PM