N/A performance mods?
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N/A performance mods?
I'm new to the diesel world. I just picked up an 87 f-250 with the 6.9 that is completely stock. My question is in regards to performance mods. everything that I have read on here is either about bringing a truck back from the dead or turbo this turbo that. what are the mods that can be done for a N/A diesel.
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I'm new to the diesel world. I just picked up an 87 f-250 with the 6.9 that is completely stock. My question is in regards to performance mods. everything that I have read on here is either about bringing a truck back from the dead or turbo this turbo that. what are the mods that can be done for a N/A diesel.
what kinda milage is on the injection pump and injectors? you can make a ram-air intake, better flowing exaust, buy a pyrometer, and maybe turn the fuel up a hair
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serottak,
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.
The reason you see turbo this and turbo that is because it is the only power mod that really makes a lot of difference.
Exhaust, intake, timing and fuel settings may get you 10 or 15 HP more.
Those mods with a turbo will give you 70 or 80 HP.
Diesels need air.
Welcome to FTE and the IDI diesel forum.
The reason you see turbo this and turbo that is because it is the only power mod that really makes a lot of difference.
Exhaust, intake, timing and fuel settings may get you 10 or 15 HP more.
Those mods with a turbo will give you 70 or 80 HP.
Diesels need air.
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I'm new to the diesel world. I just picked up an 87 f-250 with the 6.9 that is completely stock. My question is in regards to performance mods. everything that I have read on here is either about bringing a truck back from the dead or turbo this turbo that. what are the mods that can be done for a N/A diesel.
The Banks "Stinger" set-up (no longer made) seemed to be the best one could do for these naturally-aspirated IDI engines. It's a combination of a better intake and less restrictive exhaust that was engineered and marketed by Banks to get the most out of a non-turbo IDI equipped Ford.
Scrounge around and you can most probably find one.
Good luck!
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I did an oil change, oil filter, air filter, and fuel filter today and it made a huge difference in the power.Next I need to do the coolant, tranny fluid and tranny filter.
what kind of additive do I need to add to the coolant to prevent the cavitation?
As for exhaust what is the best method: large duals, small duals, large y-pipe, or an H-pipe?
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Free flowing intake - ram air if possible
3" or 3.5" free flowing exhaust with a real y-pipe and a straight-through muffler - mandrel bent downpipes from the manifolds too if possible
Add a pyrometer & turn up the fuel a flat or so
I did all of the above to my first IDI (second truck in my signature) and it made a very noticeable difference.
My "butt-dyno" says those mods are good for at least 10+ additional HP and a corresponding increase in torque - which from what I've read puts you about even with the first generation turboed IDIs
You can always go with a $500 set of headers and that'll get you even a few more poinies...
But if you really want the most improvement you can get, a turbo is the anwer. Spendier, but worth it - especially if you do any towing in the mountains.
3" or 3.5" free flowing exhaust with a real y-pipe and a straight-through muffler - mandrel bent downpipes from the manifolds too if possible
Add a pyrometer & turn up the fuel a flat or so
I did all of the above to my first IDI (second truck in my signature) and it made a very noticeable difference.
My "butt-dyno" says those mods are good for at least 10+ additional HP and a corresponding increase in torque - which from what I've read puts you about even with the first generation turboed IDIs
You can always go with a $500 set of headers and that'll get you even a few more poinies...
But if you really want the most improvement you can get, a turbo is the anwer. Spendier, but worth it - especially if you do any towing in the mountains.
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