1993 E350 460 FI Class C
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1993 E350 460 FI Class C
Hi all,
I've recently purchased the stated 26' Class C motorhome and am looking for more power for Colorado grades and altitude.
She doesn't do bad until you get to long grades (mile or more) or into higher altitudes (6000+).
I've found a post stating to improve the air intake with a K&N filter and possibly a different air box, to enlarge the exhaust, and to "chip it". Another has stated chipping it is a waste on these engines or engines for motorhome use. Just "long tube" headers and adjust the timing manually.
Has anyone out there improved their early 90's 460 in a motorhome use? Anyone know of the possibility of turbo installations or intermittant boost super chargers (if they exist)?
Secondly, if I looked at a diesel swap, what are the pro's and cons to the pre Power stroke and the Power stroke engines?
Thanks.
Tokie856
I've recently purchased the stated 26' Class C motorhome and am looking for more power for Colorado grades and altitude.
She doesn't do bad until you get to long grades (mile or more) or into higher altitudes (6000+).
I've found a post stating to improve the air intake with a K&N filter and possibly a different air box, to enlarge the exhaust, and to "chip it". Another has stated chipping it is a waste on these engines or engines for motorhome use. Just "long tube" headers and adjust the timing manually.
Has anyone out there improved their early 90's 460 in a motorhome use? Anyone know of the possibility of turbo installations or intermittant boost super chargers (if they exist)?
Secondly, if I looked at a diesel swap, what are the pro's and cons to the pre Power stroke and the Power stroke engines?
Thanks.
Tokie856
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From: S Alabama on 200 Acres
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The early 92-94 Non-turb IDI Diesel will go in the space. But don't how much wiring you would have to change. And its not a real powerful diesel. Plus the cost of a good engine and tranny. Could go a long way on the fuel that would buy. Suggest instead, you get a really good mechanic to do the K&N filter and air intake system and a through tune-up with quality parts.. A larger exhaust system will help. But face it, its a BIG vehicle. Its not going to go over big hills like a rabbit through a briar patch.
