SkylabTech86IDI
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The guy says he’s firm at $950
Im looking for modest power, nothing big. No heavy hauling, just the occasional dump trailer load for landscaping and building material.How much money, time and effort are you prepared to spend here? As you will find, IDIs are not cheap to build even stock, let alone significantly modified... "Speed costs money, son. How fast do you want to go?"
I ask because you're looking at a used factory turbo kit, which hints that your budget is not unlimited... the gang here will have lots of ideas while we're spending YOUR money
I got a factory turbo setup and Banks downpipe, and bolted it onto my 7.3 NA with rebuilt heads, to get started. Now I have a Classic Diesel Designs replacement with upgraded wheel ($900 plus core). Once I work out that %^&* leaky slip joint, I'm sure it will work great. So I'm into it for basically ~$1800.
That's at 11 psi max boost, since I didn't spend the significant extra money for head studs which are also a PITA to install with the engine in the truck, and it makes enough power for me.
SO be honest - what do you want to haul, and how much to spend?
I’m wondering if I should just buy a 90cc pump and injectors for around $1500 and drive it first before buying the turbo.
The truck takes a bit to start and I don’t know the age of the pump or injectors currently on it.
I guess I should start thinking about getting some turbo pistons to lower the compression.
And maybe get the block sleeved or reinforced in some way