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    Custom Turbo 6.9?

    I've got the ability to do the fab work, I dont have the money for a new turbo. But i just came across a complete Banks setup for $300 so I'll be going that direction.
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    Custom Turbo 6.9?

    Thank you.
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    Custom Turbo 6.9?

    Has anybody thrown a Powerstroke turbo on a 6.9, just how much boost can a 6.9 take before I have to worry about the head gaskets?
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    gear ratio swap

    its not gonna affect the motor, but it should give me more hp at the rear wheels.
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    gear ratio swap

    I'm currently running 3.50 gears with 35 12.5 15 tires, i want to get a little more power, i dont really want to keep having to downshift for hills as much as i do. how much hp would i gain if i swapped in 4.10 gears? also, how much would my gas mileage suffer, the truck is a 1978 f150, i have a...
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    after market tach?

    im in the same boat i put a 7.3 into a 78
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    after market tach?

    will any old afrtermarket tach read accurately or do i need a diesel specific one?
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    glow plug issues

    i have a button in the cab, and i run them for 10 seconds. ip timing is stock,im using champions because thats what the local parts store had, and thats what i took out
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    glow plug issues

    hey guys im almost finished with swapping a 7.3 idi into my 1978 f150, but have ing a few problems, in the last month ive went through 2 sets of glow plugs, i think its because they are 9 volt glow plugs and i didnt bother to wire in the box beneath the glow plug solenoid, also i didnt have...
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    where to get a new wiring harness

    i was refering to the engine wiring harness, but i made mine work, it was shorting out all over but itll work now
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    where to get a new wiring harness

    anybody know where i could get a new complete wiring harnessand how much itll cost me
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    two guages from one sensor

    where are the two ports for oil pressure?
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    two guages from one sensor

    im talking about oil pressure guages not water temp, i have an after market temp guage set up already using the overtemp switch
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    two guages from one sensor

    im putting a 7.3 idi in a 1978 f150, the factory guage is just a high low guage, i want to have numbers so i want to put in an aftermarket guage, i would put in a whole new setup if there is a place for another sensor but i dont think there is,
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    two guages from one sensor

    im wondering if i can hook op two oil pressure guages to one sensor, anyone tried it?
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    banks sidewinder wire?

    thanks for the input
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    banks sidewinder wire?

    there is a sensor connecting to the bottom of the oiler on my banks sidewinder im wondering what is for? is it a sensor or a power source for the oiler or what?
  18. ididieseler

    turned up pump mpg?

    how many mpg should i expect to lose if i turn up my injector pump a quarter turn?
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    remote oil filter? where to get one?

    i am just finishing up swapping a 7.3 into my 1978 f150:D, the only problem i havent cleared up yet is my oil filter, its too close to the differential, anyone know where i can get a remote oil filter kit for it?
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    77 swap

    where did you get the remote filter
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    mileage question

    better than nothing
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    mileage question

    it a 1978 f150, im puting a 7.3 in it
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    mileage question

    what kinda mileage can i expect from a 4wd 7.3 with banks sidewinder and zf5 trans 4.10 gears and 35 12.5 15 tires. how bout 3.73 gears? or 3.54? :dunno
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    different gear ratios front and rear

    going for gas mileage with the 7.3 so i'm gearing it up
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    different gear ratios front and rear

    just bought a 1978 f150 i'm planning on putting a 7.3 in it. the rear is a ford nine inch with a 4.11 detroit locker .....not ideal for a dd. i want to put 3.50 gears in the back and 3.54's in the dana 44 up front. as long as i dont drive in 4wd on pavement i should be fine right?:sly

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