WIZ-KID
Registered User
So I have a '92 which I posted doing the intercooler on. Well, that's all good, but the engine is TIRED! I picked up a '94 IDIT engine to rebuild and install. My plans are to build it to pull a 5th wheel RV. Lots of mountains any which way I'd travel from here (pacific nw) So here's my idea; Machine shop block & sleeve all 8. Use stock pistons (maybe shave tops and ceramic coating). Gapless top comp rings. Stock cam. I have a set of ARP's for it. I'd go with the R&D RD2-90 pump. The BB code injectors currently in the truck only have a few thou on them, so I'd use them. I currently have a 1st gen Banks turbo (I rebuilt) 3"DP, to 4" all the way back (muffler deleted). I also have the turbo from the '94. It's a Garrett wastegated. (I'd do the mod to 3"DP if I ended up using it). I kinda like the Banks, but don't know if it can be modded for more boost. And how much boost should I shoot for pulling about a 10k trailer up and down these mountains? And the fresh air intake is already the large Baldwin filter. Question; how to tell if torque converter is a billet or not. And anything else to indicate that tranny has been "bulletproofed"? Person who sold me the truck was a "little" less than honest, so I'm not expecting much! So suggestions and input before I get going on this is appreciated! BUT! Let's not go overboard here. I'm not looking to rolling coal like an old locomotive. (younger guys, Google "locomotive smoke" to see what I mean) Got to go WORK on the 5th wheel, but I'll check for your comments later. Thanks in advance!