Custom Turbo 6.9?

ididieseler

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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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Search, search, search. Both of those questions have been answered before, multiple times.

To add to this ^^^^^^


Search, search, search. Both of those questions have been answered before, multiple times.


Just sayin


correct me if im wrong, but i believe these questions have been answered multiple times.
have you tried searching?
 

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1) Yes, just use lots of duct tape.

2) As much as you can put it in.... how long it works for is another question.

There's a search function... it's not hard to use. ;Poke
 

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remember, the dukt tape is to wrap over the cylinder heads to the block to prevent head gasket failure!!!

theres a reason we call it 100 MPH tape
 

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Nice. The words wasted here could have been used to help the guy out. Age old web forum mentality. Human nature I guess.

This might get you started. I too know the frustration of trying to make search engines work.
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/sh...bo-or-factory&highlight=Powerstroke+turbo+idi

There is an exceedingly high rate of unwillingness to search...educate one self and then ask pertinent and worth while questions far too frequentpy.

I feel it stems from a fundamentle issue of entitlement and I want it now syndromne based on severap yearz of watching it.

Folks just do not want to take the time to research it they want it spoon fed....likely with a platinum plated diamond studded sil er spoon.

Search works....statements like I read here in this and that thread that nla bla voost is obtainable is that correct and if so is that a common level or one off.....this wouod generate far more help than


Hiw much boost can a 6.9 take and will a ps turbo work... this info exists...

Just sayin e titlem t is not whatcha get....least not by thiz guy
 

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Judge, jury and executioner. Nice. Now trying to justify it. This place would be a much better place if people erred on the side of helpfulness. I know, an argument I'll never win with you and others like you. All good, hopefully the original poster can go from that link to others. I won't bow to your greatness though. Have a good one.
 

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'Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer, boys.merry xmas to us all.:)

ididieseler,
the fabrication required and the end results are not considered to be worthwhile by the majority.most feel a used idi turbo kit is a far superior way to go over using a 7.3l psd turbo.
 

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We all including myself want to help folks...however a little research and self help goes a long long way.

Not justification....just fact.

For sake of point...

1st gen block prone to cracking or 2nd gen?

Is engine new or low miler 400K+ ?

Does it have an aftermarket cam?

Stock used head bolts or stock new ones?

Head studs?

Intercooled?

Decompressed?

Ceramic coated pistons?

How long is a piece of string????

Seriously way too many questions unanswered to be able to quantify the question with a reasonable and educated answer.

A 6.9 will hold as much boost as it can untill it cant hold any more and blows a gasket or something else fails.

Yes a ps turbo can be made to work.

There are 2 stupid answers that are 100% correct and factual yet provide no useful info ...

By the way how long is that piece of string?
 
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you get on that guys list and you'll wish you didn't.now that's a fact.:D
 

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Ummm spoonfeeding, yep we can do that......
But just buy a kit .the fab work is a killer.
No one has hit the magic power formula to get cummins power off a stock block idi.
There is a custom idi build on some site with ludicrus # 's( never run of course).
 

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Who was building the tweeked 6.9 here ??? Justin?
Someone give the op a link???
 
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