Im wantin to install an intercooler on my '89 7.3, it came from the factory without a turbo but I put on an aftermarket one, I imagine that it wouldn't be too difficult to rig up any powerstroke intercooler to fit my turbo and fabricate a mount but im not sure, does anyone have any input on this? thanks
There are a number of pics and how-to write-ups out there. It is pretty much like you said. I plan on setting mine up for a turbo and intercooler when I am doing my cab swap (bend firewall seam in, mount intercooler, and cut radiator support for piping). Don't have the turbo yet, still watching and bidding on ebay, but I do have intercooler and cab ready to go.
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1990 f250 4x4 e4od 7.3l idi
Turbo ip turned down tq screw
315/75r16
3in lift
K&n air filter and home made ram air
5in stack straight pipes
165,xxx mi (I think/hope)
Large tranny cooler
16-18mpg
Soon to be turbo'd with nice cold air and wraped exhauste be for turbo
That is the one I have. As I said not installed but it looks very well built. Its will need to have holes cut in rad support and some other mods.
I am holding off cab swap project until spring, still looking for turbo to do everything at same time and truck is a dump and used for plowing in winter. Bidding on a Banks kit now.
Im wantin to install an intercooler on my '89 7.3, it came from the factory without a turbo but I put on an aftermarket one, I imagine that it wouldn't be too difficult to rig up any powerstroke intercooler to fit my turbo and fabricate a mount but im not sure, does anyone have any input on this? thanks
What kind of turbo did you put on? What are the specs of it as well?
I'm running an intercooler from a 2001 7.3 it's an easy fit and are pretty cheap from wreckers. Try to get the pipes and couplers also. Search there are plenty of posts and pictures.
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'94 F250 IDI 4X4 5 speed. New to me in '03. . "A" pillar gauges ATS Turbo upgrade 3" down pipe & exhaust, Baby Moose IP, "BB" injectors, coolant filter and PS intercooler.
1975 CJ5 AMC 360 Boxed frame, shackle reverse and sprung over, YJ springs, Twin stick D20 with D18 low range gears, NP435 Waggy axles 538 gears, on board air, welder and shower, GM throttle body injection
Powerstroke intercoolers are common to put in our older trucks. I got mine off of ebay. Radiator core has been cut, but it's too friggin' cold outside.
I put one from a 2000 PDS in that came from the junk yard with the stock pipes, couplers and mounts- got it for $150. You have to disassemble the front end and cut out the space on the radiator mount and radiator flange. We welded up some flat bar mounts on the frame to sit it on and then used the stock dampeners with some small brackets up top- dampening is very important because our trucks flex a lot.
Anyhow, I did it in two phases- first getting the IC in, then competing the piping. The second phase was a bit tricky. My brother in law fabed up an intake hat that was totally custom for my application- someone has to build one. Then I took the stock piping and some pipes and fittings I got from siliconeintakes.com and spent the day cutting and fitting and cleaning... it's all gotta be clean so no metal chips get in the old girl. When I got it all together and ran it....oh baby... I consistently see EGT about 200 degrees less and can get so much more pulling when loaded.
Total cost for my IC, about $425.
Was it a hassle- yes!! Would I do it again or recommend it- you bet!!
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My Truck, the "Grande Blanc"
1993 F350 XLT CC 4x4, 7.3 IDI with a Banks Sidewinder, 4" muffled exhaust, 2000 PSD IC, ZF 5 speed, SMF Clutch, converted to a dually with a stock rear end and bed and adapter plates on the front to haul our 2009 Arctic Fox 1150 TC and pull toys around.
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