how to get power out of a 6.9?

[5.0bronco]

i just bought a 1984 f-350 dually with a 6.9 and a 4 speed behind it. i was wondering how to get more power out of it besides turning up the ip and putting an exhaust and intake on it. i still want it to be streetable cause its my daily driver. any suggestions?

 

[NapaBavarian]

Turbo

Moose pump

First, make sure it is tuned up and running properly

If your exhaust is stock just that step will give you a whole new truck!

 

[5.0bronco]

where can i find this moose pump at and how much boost can i run with the stock internals?

 

[jperecko]

where can i find this moose pump at and how much boost can i run with the stock internals?

pump-
http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=18713&highlight=moose+pump

you will not see anything more than 10-15 pounds of boost with any kit

A 6.9 should be studded with a new set of head gaskets before any boosting

With a custom setup, I would not push any more than 20 PSI but there is no hard ceiling there as there are few that push much air into these engines.

 

[franklin2]

where can i find this moose pump at and how much boost can i run with the stock internals?

You can do this in small steps. Just add a aftermarket turbo that has modest boost, and you will get a lot more power from the engine. Adding studs, increasing boost, and special pumps add even more power, but you can do those upgrades later.

 

[fury9]

this one ? http://chicago.craigslist.org/sox/bar/1587383392.html from what I've heard you can time it or get it timed, this can make a huge difference other than that she's gonna need more air and fuel, also "freshening up the fuel system" i.e. injector pump and lines to are, to say, the prerequisite , that is said to have a great impact. Just don't buy that (new) stanadyne on ebay for 750

 

[dyoung14]

you can very safely run 10psi on a stock 6.9 with stock gaskets and bolts

 

[5.0bronco]

the truck has a new ip, injectors, and return lines. i think im gonna make my own turbo set up so i dont have to spend all kinds of money on it. Any suggestions on the timing?

 

[NapaBavarian]

Around here a used turbo setup can be had for $500-800, and it's done...

 

[5.0bronco]

Around here a used turbo setup can be had for $500-800, and it's done...

im having a hard time finding a good one around here. i think im just gonna check through the selections of turbos at my work and see what i find to make work on her

 

[5.0bronco]

any suggestions on changing the timing?

 

[97idi]

I would advance it some but not too much, past a certain poit it will eat gps

 

[5.0bronco]

I would advance it some but not too much, past a certain poit it will eat gps

so 2 or 3 degree?

 

[97idi]

yeah i guess if you hear a change in noise its too far, to u have a timing meter?

 

[5.0bronco]

yeah i guess if you hear a change in noise its too far, to u have a timing meter?

yeah i got one at the shop i can use