gauging interest

[War Wagon]

I have most of the bolt on parts needed. Now, I am debating pulling the motor and going futher. There's nothing wrong with it as it is. I hate to go against the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" rule, but the results that NMB2 has had with his 1st built are tempting me to alter my initial build plans past bolt on parts.

 

[Ididriver]

gee cant wait to see what kind of numbers this new engine will put down..
good luck

 

[NMB2]

I would second a kit like you are suggesting. In a way, I think it would streamline builds in the future to put IDIs back on the map! NMB2, are you planning to produce all of these parts by yourself or market them through DPS?

Subscribing!

Well that is my plan. Offering a bolt on powerpack that just about anyone could install. I would just sell it as a kit. It would probably be very similar to my current engine's modifications.

All parts that I marked on my initial list as being able to sell, I would produce myself. Obviously my "power packs" will need DPS products, so if interest is shown, I am sure Ken and I will be able to work together to get these kits put together. They would be on a build to order basis.

I have most of the bolt on parts needed. Now, I am debating pulling the motor and going futher. There's nothing wrong with it as it is. I hate to go against the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" rule, but the results that NMB2 has had with his 1st built are tempting me to alter my initial build plans past bolt on parts.

Just keep in mind that my current motor is all bolt on parts.

The new motor will go further.

 

[Ididriver]

the kit is a REALLY good idea im sure plenty of us here would want it if it wasnt to stupid expensive i know id be interseted in a kit
if u do make a kit you think you can give us a rough idea of how much it would set us back??

 

[NMB2]

Alot of variables to consider. I am only going to offer parts for 093 based kits. This is a really rough estimate, could come out a little cheaper, but a COMPLETE powerpack with all parts needed to build what I currently have would be in the $2k-$2.5k range.

No clue yet on what my new build is going to cost... probably closer to 4k

 

[Ididriver]

Alot of variables to consider. I am only going to offer parts for 093 based kits. This is a really rough estimate, could come out a little cheaper, but a COMPLETE powerpack with all parts needed to build what I currently have would be in the $2k-$2.5k range.

that seems very resonable to me
kinda leaves me out tho sense i have a hypermax turbo right now
but bet itll help out alot of other people

 

[MidnightBlade]

Subscribing.

 

[rjjp]

Alot of variables to consider. I am only going to offer parts for 093 based kits. This is a really rough estimate, could come out a little cheaper, but a COMPLETE powerpack with all parts needed to build what I currently have would be in the $2k-$2.5k range.

No clue yet on what my new build is going to cost... probably closer to 4k

Would the kit include the head gaskets, or just studs (possibly stock type gaskets)?

 

[flareside_thun]

Subscribing

 

[RacinNdrummin]

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[NMB2]

Ill throw my two cents in here, as worthless as it may be...

I parallel the IDI with the turbo 2.3 ford, and with both being powerplants that cater to the people with a bit different taste, and lighter wallets, Id say you really have a narrow customer base. I tried offering a product to the 2.3 crowd that was a great product as a very decent price (for what it was), and it was very popular as far as how great it was, but when it came down to dropping cash, it just simply became not worth the trouble. It took me months to sell 4 of the items, and those were just the prototypes at a discounted price. The IDI is the same deal, only a few people actually drop cash on it to really get some performance out of it. Now Maybe it will be different for you, as you have proven that it works, but I dont see a huge customer base... The only thing I say is make sure its worth your while, and that will keep you going...

Which is why its a build to order deal, and at the prices I am charging, I wouldnt be making a whole lot. Mostly just helping other IDI drivers put their old diesels up and beyond the level of newer diesels without a payment plan.

 

[93f250idi]

your truck makes me want a another idi to experiment on. with my last idi and its mods (no turbo) it would smoke a stock obs stroker easy. i would of liked to of dynod it and see what it laid down. i know it would be nothing near what you have but it was great for a n/a engine.

 

[88beast]

well considering i blew almost 2k on truck stuff this incometax next time ill problly blow a good bit
now youre setup im interested in and if i get another idi that would be sweet to add on and i plan to get one some time when i have cash or a vehicle to trade
also if joe350 comes through i may have a 70s dully to swap a motor into he wants my jeep and wants an excuse to go to the rally lol so im on the fence still but falling off on youre side

another thing is im building my custom manifold to fit any turbo if theres enough intrest ill be seling too
and mel has his pumps
and russ his cams
so maybe with other members you can throw together a good kit for anyone

 

[88beast]

well considering i blew almost 2k on truck stuff this incometax next time ill problly blow a good bit
now youre setup im interested in and if i get another idi that would be sweet to add on and i plan to get one some time when i have cash or a vehicle to trade
also if joe350 comes through i may have a 70s dully to swap a motor into he wants my jeep and wants an excuse to go to the rally lol so im on the fence still but falling off on youre side

another thing is im building my custom manifold to fit any turbo if theres enough intrest ill be seling too
and mel has his pumps
and russ his cams
so maybe with other members you can throw together a good kit for anyone

 

[93_444idi]

Alot of variables to consider. I am only going to offer parts for 093 based kits. This is a really rough estimate, could come out a little cheaper, but a COMPLETE powerpack with all parts needed to build what I currently have would be in the $2k-$2.5k range.

No clue yet on what my new build is going to cost... probably closer to 4k

that include studs? and if it did would it be dps studs? supposedly dps studs aren't so impressive compared to arp. and they're $700.

i'd say i'd be interested, but tbh i want to get started on my project soon so I don't know that i'll be waiting for a package deal. I will be interested in individual parts though, mainly the 2.5" up-pipe and definitely a custom intake if you're going to be selling them since the upgraded compressor housing wont fit with a factory intake shell.

Any rough estimates on when you'll be selling these items? An estimate for each items cost would be cool too