Power Strokes 1994-1997 Upgrades and AftermarketUpgrading or adding OEM or aftermarket equipment to your 1994-1997 Ford F-Series with Power Stroke engine.
I know that guys are running 40psi boost with stock turbos on these, but I am wondering if they cut out at some PSI? I know the superduty's have a wastegate that opens at some number, but do the OBS. What does the EBPV do? If people remove it, what was the point on Ford putting it on their in the first place? Does the EBPV act like a wastegate and releases the preasure once it gets to a certain psi or something like that? Do I have to gut the EBPV if I plan on going anything bigger than stock? Thanks
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1996 F-250 POWERSTROKE, BABY SWAMPS TS 6 pos tuned by SWAMPS(stock, high idle, tow, economy, race, smoke), DIY intake, 4" Diamond Eye exhaust with 6" tip,6.0 intercooler, shimmed FPR, CCV mod
The EBPV is a device to help the engine warm up faster. Folks ofter either disable it, wire it open or remove it and seal off the holes for the shaft. Folks sometimes use it as a cheap exhaust brake as well.
Highest boost I have heard of on a Stroke is MadDog - if I recall correctly his final Power Stroke would finish the 1/4 mile somewhere around 96 psi of boost but his engine was HEAVILY modified (12.5 in the quarter mile). He has since gone to Cummins in his Ford. Limit seems to be the exhaust temps.
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'95 F250 ext cab long bed, PSD, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 3.55 gears, 286,000 miles, Edge Evolution CTS (LINK TO MY REVIEW), LUK clutch, homemade REAR BUMPER, open element AIR FILTER, 36" ARE contractor cap. With tools, full of fuel and me on board (300 lbs) steer 3620, drive 3860 total 7480.
The EBPV is a device to help the engine warm up faster. Folks ofter either disable it, wire it open or remove it and seal off the holes for the shaft. Folks sometimes use it as a cheap exhaust brake as well.
Highest boost I have heard of on a Stroke is MadDog - if I recall correctly his final Power Stroke would finish the 1/4 mile somewhere around 96 psi of boost but his engine was HEAVILY modified (12.5 in the quarter mile). He has since gone to Cummins in his Ford. Limit seems to be the exhaust temps.
Alright thats what I wanted to hear. I just basically wanted to make sure the turbo didnt cut out at some point from to much boost. I realize it can blow up from too much boost, but I guess i wont worry about it then.
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1996 F-250 POWERSTROKE, BABY SWAMPS TS 6 pos tuned by SWAMPS(stock, high idle, tow, economy, race, smoke), DIY intake, 4" Diamond Eye exhaust with 6" tip,6.0 intercooler, shimmed FPR, CCV mod
Boost levels above 40 you will need head studs, probably an O-ringed block instead of head gaskets, bottom end will need reinforced and much more. There is a lot that goes into this kind of engine.
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'95 F250 ext cab long bed, PSD, 5 speed, 2 wheel drive, 3.55 gears, 286,000 miles, Edge Evolution CTS (LINK TO MY REVIEW), LUK clutch, homemade REAR BUMPER, open element AIR FILTER, 36" ARE contractor cap. With tools, full of fuel and me on board (300 lbs) steer 3620, drive 3860 total 7480.
My gauge goes to 35 and I peg it sometimes with no ill effects.
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1996 F-250 extended cab long box five speed. Home made Tymar, 203 Stat, 60 gal in bed fuel cell, 315/75's, no muffler, ebpv welded open 3" to 3" DP, Babies. 290K, still chugging, and still smoking when cold.
UPDATED 1/1/09 Replace so far. 1 LUK flywheel+clutch, 2 thermostats, 2 set of brakes, 1 set of calipers, 5 CPS, 3 sets of tires, 2 Transfer pumps, 1 Injector modual, 1 Computer, 2 Alt, 2 sets of batteries, 1 Water pump, 6 Belts, 1 PS hose, 2 Sets ball joints, 2 set u-joints, 2 carrier bearing, 2 Speed sensors, 1 oil pres sender, 1 temp sender, 4 sets of e-break cables, 1 front fuel tank, 2 rear fuel tanks, 2 set of glow plugs, 7 Glow plug relays, Oil galley o-rings, Turbo pedistal o-rings, EBPV o-rings, 3 sets of Injector O-rings, 1 Vac-pump, 1 new carpet, 1 total paint job.Total $$$ in repairs v/s miles driven = 4.6 cents per mile. Add fuel to that it jumps to 16.5 cents per mile over the life of the truck.
I can hit 40 with mine, but agreed anything sustained over 30 and you're on borrowed time. I drive my truck pretty easy most of the time, anything over 30 is always brief.
Justin
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1997 F-250 Power Stroke - 230k 463 hp - 7-9-09
BDP/Casserly Stage 2's, Mod H2E, Stealth Stage 2, BDP fuel system, Comp 910s, 7.3 ic, BDP live tuned
2005 F-350 Power Stroke (work truck) - 220k
ARP Studs, PHP 40 hp flash
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