mblaney
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After many years of anticipation I am finally prepared to install a factory ATS turbo on my truck. This is (was) a stock truck – the only “performance” upgrade was a Dynomax 19430 manifold–back exhaust system, installed last fall. I hate this exhaust system, makes more noise than the radio L. I needed to install a better muffler – or a turbo!
I recently picked up a complete low mileage turbo engine with a ZF5 so this should be an easy upgrade. About 60 hours of prep work later I think I am almost ready for the turbo install this weekend!
Some history: I have done a lot of improvements for reliability and serviceability including an electric fuel pump, hydroboost, GP controller upgrade and move, new GP harness. I particularly dislike the mechanical vacuum pump so I deleted it and installed a Dorman 904-214 electric vacuum pump for the dash controls.
Pics – note GP controller on top right (cover is coming soon), no mechanical vac pump, new GP harness that passes in front of the intake (NA it is wrapped around the back).
I recently picked up a complete low mileage turbo engine with a ZF5 so this should be an easy upgrade. About 60 hours of prep work later I think I am almost ready for the turbo install this weekend!
Some history: I have done a lot of improvements for reliability and serviceability including an electric fuel pump, hydroboost, GP controller upgrade and move, new GP harness. I particularly dislike the mechanical vacuum pump so I deleted it and installed a Dorman 904-214 electric vacuum pump for the dash controls.
Pics – note GP controller on top right (cover is coming soon), no mechanical vac pump, new GP harness that passes in front of the intake (NA it is wrapped around the back).
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