Thefarmboy21
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I recently aquired an inline 4-cyl 4.5L JD turbo diesel. These things are rated anywhere from 80-150HP from Deere. I've got some questions about the motor AND about doing an actual swap as well. I'm just wondering how much power I could make economically with one, just by some simple adjustments. I can't really find much on how to turn up the injector pump. Also the stock turbo (Air research T04, no wastegate, no coolant line, no vac/boost line) needs rebuilt....I'm wondering if I should take the opportunity to upgrade to a slightly bigger one from another stock diesel. For example I can't get a stock GM-8 turbo from a 96 6.5 for basically FREE. OR I can rebuild the T04 for about $40. The rig will be a 1950 IH pickup on top of a modified Crown Victoria chassis. BUT I hadn't planned on aquiring a 900lb diesel either, so I'm not sure if I can get the chassis suspension to handle an extra 300+lbs.
First I guess I need to see if the JD motor is even any good. It supposedly had a knock, but I suspect the bad turbo and worn out waterpump were causing the noise.
First I guess I need to see if the JD motor is even any good. It supposedly had a knock, but I suspect the bad turbo and worn out waterpump were causing the noise.