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    How do I ship an engine across the country?

    Hey everyone! Couldn't find the perfect place to post this, so let me know if it's better elsewhere. What is the best, most economical way to ship an engine across the country? What companies offer this service? I know it has to be crated, but don't know if that's something that I have to...
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    Scrap the 7.3 for a 6.9? How much do I need to worry about cavitation?

    There might be some still in the radiator, but it has been sitting outside. Will air exposure alter the test?
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    Scrap the 7.3 for a 6.9? How much do I need to worry about cavitation?

    I was not planning anything special besides ceramic coating the piston heads. No changes planned to the heads or cylinders. I was planning to bore, but with reminders from members in the forum about how thin the walls are already, I decided against that. Would dropping the compression help? I...
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    Scrap the 7.3 for a 6.9? How much do I need to worry about cavitation?

    OK. I'm hoping for the best. Getting the block hot tanked and pressure tested this weekend. We'll see.
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    Scrap the 7.3 for a 6.9? How much do I need to worry about cavitation?

    OK. Kicking myself for not doing more research on these older engines. I bought a '92 F250 XLT w/7.3 turbo to put into my dually gasser. Now I'm afraid to dump any more time and money into this 7.3. I bought it without seeing or hearing it run - yeah I know - STUPID!!! cookoo Anyway, I just...
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    Cavitation fears - any way to know if cavitation exists with block out of truck?

    Ouch again! Cheaper to get a "new" running engine.
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    What is the box under the driver's seat?

    Purchased a 1992 F250 XLT Lariat and planning to use it as a donor truck. Started disassembling and when I took the seats out this box was under the seat and it had what looked like a computer cable connected to it, but it had been cut. Anyone know what is?
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    Cavitation fears - any way to know if cavitation exists with block out of truck?

    Ouch. About what would that cost?
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    Cavitation fears - any way to know if cavitation exists with block out of truck?

    I sure wish I would have read the threads and articles here first before buying this truck - thanks to everyone's contributions!!! So I purchased a 1992 F250 XLT Lariat with Garrett turbocharger knowing full well that it had problems (loss of power and white smoke from exhaust about 30K miles...
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    mods needed for increasing boost?

    Good point!!! Forgot about that little detail! So can I do all these other mods safely without re-sleeving?
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    mods needed for increasing boost?

    Another suggestion from a friend was boring the cylinders .030 over. Any opinions?
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    ARP head stud kits

    OK. Will try him now. Muchos nachos!
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    ARP head stud kits

    So is (ouch) $475 as good a price as I can expect to find?
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    ARP head stud kits

    Pardon my ignorance, but what is the difference between the 6.9 and 7.3 head stud sets? Why is the 7.3 set TWICE as much as the 6.9? cookoo Are they interchangable? Would LOVE it if I anyone has a line on these for less than $475/set. Thanks everyone!
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    mods needed for increasing boost?

    I had not put a final number on the boost level yet. New to both the diesel and turbo scene - so was trying to get input as to what would be kosher for the setup I am aiming for. I am planning to run an IC, get studs for the heads, new fuel pump (thanks for the line on the Moose Pump), and...
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    mods needed for increasing boost?

    Intercooler questions So on the intercooler, anyone know the minumum diameter piping that needs to be used?
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    mods needed for increasing boost?

    Thanks for the input. Yeah, very interesting about the turbo on a '92. I don't know how to answer that. I'll have to post some pics to see if you guys can help me figure that out? Did the trucks with factory turbo always come equipped with boost gauges? Cuz' this truck doesn't have one.
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    mods needed for increasing boost?

    Hey everyone! New to the diesel scene, but long time shade tree mechanic. Currently swapping 351 gasser in a 1990 F350 CC Dually for a 7.3 IDI w/factory Garrett turbo from a 1992 F250 XLT Lariat. I am trying to do this right from the beginning and looking to get some decent, but not...
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    arp headstuds

    THANKS! Looking forward to many years of fun with this truck! Sounds good. Will start new thread.
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    arp headstuds

    If I need to be looking in another thread, just point me in the right direction, but any other mods needed for increasing boost? Will be ceramic coating the pistons and installing exhaust gas temp gauge. Intercooler will be added, but possibly not for awhile unless someone has a line on one for...
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    arp headstuds

    While I'm thinking about it, I have a couple of questions about the turbo on this beast. Anything wierd/unusual about the Garrett turbo installed in these trucks in the early 90's? Any mods I need to work on while it's out? The other question is specific to waste gating - advantages...
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    arp headstuds

    I would REALLY like an answer to that one too before I buy a set. Where did you get the set for the 6.9?
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    arp headstuds

    Hey everyone! New to the forum and new convert to the black smoke world, but longtime shadetree mechanic! Long story short - I inherited a Miata (I hear ya laughin') last year and though I liked the top down in the summer, I think I have more trunk space in the glove compartment of my...

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