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  1. ameristar1

    Fuel fired starting system instead of glowplugs

    What would it take to put a fuel fired preheat system on the motor?
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    NO MORE GLOWPLUGS?

    How much compression do you lose by removing the glowplugs? Can a couple of high powered grid heaters be enough to light the motor off, if the compression and injection system are healthy?
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    IDEAS FOR A HOTSHOT

    I am fielding ideas for a hotshot rig, 24-26 foot box, 10-15 mpg, has to be able to be comfortable at 75 mph. Medium duty or Class 8 based, no age limit.
  4. ameristar1

    Can A CAT 3208 be Made to Rock?

    What can be done to a 3208 Cat to make it better? What makes them break?
  5. ameristar1

    IDI's in Medium Duty Apps

    I know most of the time when an IDI is used in 26000# or under gvwr, they are geared really low. For something in this weight class that needs to cruise comfortably at 65-75mph, would going to a taller gear, to make it more highway friendly, put more strain on the engine. Like if you gear what...
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    NEED A 26' STRAIGHT TRUCK

    Hey all. Looking for a 24'-26' straight truck, something with a stick, an older model (1996 and older), can have a PSD, IDI, DT, Cummins. No Caterpillars. Something that isn't shot or rusted out. Thanks for your help.
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    Centrifugal Blower on an IDI

    Saw Empire Diesel's Procharger blown Powerstroke and Duramax, wondered about a centrifugal setup on an IDI? Brackets and pullies, maybe a Vortech. Just putting it out there to stimulate the synapses.;Sweet
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    IDI into a Ranger

    Just throwing it out there. I've seen 429-460s put in these trucks, how about a 6.9/7.3? Comments please.
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    Looking for Feedback on Camshafts

    After seeing the response on the threads concerning camshafts, I am going to talk to the cam guy I know and put together a couple of grinds for the IDI, 7.3 PSD, and GM 6.2/6.5 engines. As far as the 6.9/7.3 are concerned, there will be some NA and turbo specific grinds with the difference...
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    Better Headgaskets for IDI's

    Is there a better headgasket solution for the IDI's? Modern MLS style, something with firerings (have to groove the block and/or heads). I saw the Cometic gaskets with the Phuzion rings, but I think they are custom order. There's gotta be a better way.
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    Mechanically injected PSD Part 2

    Hypermax has built the dream 7.3. Check it out! www.gohypermax.com for pics. Inline pump and everything; afraid to know the pricetag for it!:love::love::love::love:
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    330cc and 430cc STANADYNE HEAD AND ROTOR

    Great news for all those who want a high output Stanadyne. Columbus Diesel (800) 818-7867 has two killer head and rotor assemblies for the Stanadyne pumps. 330cc (799.00) and a 430cc (890.00 outright/840.00 exchange). This ought to be enough fuel for anyone.
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    Camshaft blanks for the 6.9/7.3

    Does anybody know a source for uncut cam cores for the 6.9/7.3 engine.
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    Gonna Find that DB4 For the Binders

    Talked to Peninsular Diesel today about the DB4 they use on their 6.5 marine engines, said it was good for 450-500hp worth of fuel. Then talked to Stanadyne about the differences between the GM and IH DB pumps, and they said that the indexing on the head unit is different, so that they can't be...
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    12 valve stalling

    There's a 90 12 valve dually a couple of blocks from me that got taken out of service because of a stalling problem. I don't think it's that serious, but could possibly be the injection pump. If the fuel cutoff solenoid is bad, would it cause stalling? Any other things I should look at?
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    Cummins 12 valve cylinder head for sale

    12 valve cylinder head assembly, complete, never used. 500.00 or best
  17. ameristar1

    Anybody put a roots or screw blower on an IDI

    Has anyone successfully put a small roots or screw compressor on a 6.9/7.3? Saw a kit for the 6.5 Hummer and marine app GMs; just curious.
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    Mechanically injected PSD

    Didn't know where to put this catagory wise, but www.swampsdiesel.com has a front cover that allows a mechanical inline pump, common rail injection system or twin HPOPs to be adapted to the 7.3PSD. The mechanical pump version was what stood out. Could the reality of having a streetable, but...
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    Has anyone fooled with the 9.0L International V8

    Is the 9.0L V8 Navistar motor a bigger version of the 6.9/7.3? What's the story with it? Are they good engines to work with?
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    What are the Structural Weaknesses of the IDI

    What are the structural weaknesses of the 6.9/7.3? I read the stickies about the block worm, but what breaks and why when turbocharging this engine beyond 15psi boost?
  21. ameristar1

    Big Allison Autos

    I've been seeing more MD manual trans swaps into pickups. Has anyone heard about/seen a 545 or 643 Allison auto installed? Anyone know how to hop them up?:cool
  22. ameristar1

    Two Stroke Detroits

    What do you have to do to get more power out of the older 2 stroke Detroits? I have been out of the loop with them for a while, yet when I hear one run it gets the blood boiling. How fast can you spin them, and can compound turbos be used versus the more common parallel systems that I see...
  23. ameristar1

    Doing a Deutz

    I have seen Deutz engine swaps from time to time and wanted to get an opinion about these engines. I heard that they live forever. What's the deal?
  24. ameristar1

    FS 87 Chevy P30

    Got a Chevy P30 stepvan for sale. 103k miles 6.2 diesel/TH400 New starter, waterpump, fanbelt, glowplugs, controller, fuel lines and exhaust w/Flowmasters Amsoil synthetics in motor and transmission K&N air filter New front brakes (pads and rotors) Make offer, willing to trade for a...
  25. ameristar1

    Throw a C8.3 in that truck

    Anybody put a C8.3 in a pickup? How about a DT series International? Heck, you're starting out with almost 1000 ft/lbs of torque from the factory. Could make towing fun with tall gears and over 100 mph!

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