Turbo

[Bootzz]

So I've decided I'll put a turbo on my 7.3 idi
If I find like a 93-94 idi turbo will that fit my truck?
Also what would I need to do to not blow my motor when I do put a turbo? Do I need head studs?
Intercooler? What do I meed

 

[Hardass559]

a stock turbo kit will not hurt any thing dont need to do any thing but put it on recomend egt and boost gages

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

keep boost below 12psi and you don't need studs or intercooler.

 

[Hydro-idi]

It would be very good insurance to just go ahead and put new head gaskets and ARP head studs before things go south. A added turbo will increase the likeliness of the head gaskets failing, due to increased power that the turbo will provide (more air=more fuel needed=bigger boom=potential head gasket failure with stock head gaskets!). The engine will handle the added power just fine, but the stock gaskets are not the best. Over time, the head bolts may stretch and weaken the gasket. If you were going to install new head gaskets, you could get away with reusing the head bolts, since they are bigger in size than the 6.9 bolts. Stretched head bolts...in most cases...won't stretch much more and can safely be reused. But ARP headstuds is extra insurance! Again, just giving my thoughts to you.

 

[Bootzz]

Ok kewl!!! Thanks guys
Where could I get an get gauge?

 

[redneckaggie]

got mine from the autometer catalogue at auto zone. google pyrometer and tak a look. you will want one with a 0-1600 deg sweep

 

[smolkin]

A few people have used these: Auber Instruments. I don't have one yet but I've seen bj58's EGT from them, it looks great and has a nice, fast refresh rate. They come in several colors, too.

 

[racer30]

I have a stock ats 093 turbo with the 3" inch upgraded down pipe elbo. PM me if your interested

 

[93f250idi]

A few people have used these: Auber Instruments. I don't have one yet but I've seen bj58's EGT from them, it looks great and has a nice, fast refresh rate. They come in several colors, too.

i had that in my last idi. loved it! smiled everytime the alarm went off lol

 

[Dieselcrawler]

Www.egauges.com is where I get all mine.
No need to worry if the engine is in good shape now. I put a turbo on my 86 with over 200000 on the clock. All stock motor.

 

['94IDITurbo7.3]

can get top of the line isspros' and everything needed for install from egauges.com for about $100 more than what i paid for my glowshifts.

 

[bagpiperjosh]

A few people have used these: Auber Instruments. I don't have one yet but I've seen bj58's EGT from them, it looks great and has a nice, fast refresh rate. They come in several colors, too.

I Use auber instruments in beer brewing applications... I can tell you the customer service is GREAT and the products are also good

 

[Bootzz]

Ok so I found a kit on a truck in a field
Everything is there except the turbo is broke
I'm pulling all the exhaust and down pipes and everything plus the air box
Plus I can have his dash (only tan one I can find)
150$ and I can take it all so fist chance I get I'm going un bolt what I need
Is there anything extra I might need?
Also if anyone is interested it has a brand new tranny with less than 800 miles and a good rear end, tool box, running boards, VERY clean interior. Anyone interested plz let me know and I'll get you intouch with the guy

 

[riotwarrior]

What is the tranny that is brand new? C6, T18, E4OD, ZF what? Two wheel drive or four wheel drive...these are important details!

 

[Dieselcrawler]

also make sure you get the oil feed and return lines.