lkc2cool
Registered User
So here is my idea I want to build the most powerful n/a diesel I can. I figure that if I do that then when I do add a turbo (when the money allows) then I will have a platform that is ready to pin my ears back in a most terrible way. I am looking for add on parts like cam heads and head porting and milling. I most definitely will add the ARP head studs assuming that the 7.3L IDI stud size is the same being as that is all I can find I am also thinking of milling the heads down a little to bring up my compression just enough to push those head studs a little and make cold starts easier being as I live in ND and it gets down to -30 up here. If that is a bad idea please stop me. I was thinking of a port and polish job also but heard that this would have little to no effect being as our motors don't rev high enough to make much of a difference in this regard. I am planning on a type4 cam and maybe some aluminum internals to lighten the rotating mass but I cant find any to speak of so i am probably just gonna balance what is there as best I can to make this motor last a little longer. I am going to treat this build just like you would a gas engine build up the compression and up the power then add fuel till you think your gonna flood it to death. But by all means if I am heading in the wrong direction would anyone here please shake me to my senses.
And with that may I send out a prayer to the great Diesel Gods,
And with that may I send out a prayer to the great Diesel Gods,