Turbo time! Installing 6.5 turbo

[twomorestrokes]

Got the right fender liner back in. A ittle work with a sawzall and grinder and I was able to use the factory 6.5 downpipe. A couple of the factory indents look like they were made for this frame style.

 

[richingalveston]

are you sure you will not need to relocate the hoses and fuel line. The exhaust looks like it will melt the two plastic lines and with the fuel line that close to the pipe, you may risk heating the line up and causing some vapor lock in the fuel line.
just a thought when first looking at the pick. otherwise the install looks great.

 

[twomorestrokes]

That fuel line is no longer being used. The new fuel line runs along the inside of the rail. Vapor lock happens when a mechanical pump is used up front trying to suck fuel that has vaporized. I am using an electric pump back by the tank which pressurizes the line which is one of the best cures for vehicles prone to vapor lock. The plastic drain hose is a few inches away but it could just as easily drop down inside the frame rail as outside the rail.

 

[twomorestrokes]

Gauges installed and operating.

 

[True Knight]

How are you routing the exhaust post downpipe?

 

[twomorestrokes]

Straight 3" pipe between the frame rail and rocker panel with a 90* up through the RF corner of the bed with the stack painted 383 green and topped with a weather flapper.

 

[True Knight]

Thanks. I'm going to have to figure out how to route it to exit somewhere just in front of the rear axle, but I don't really like the pipe outside of the frame. This is the part that will test my creativity. Ha ha. So what did you think of the power difference? Was it well worth it?

 

[twomorestrokes]

Haven't even driven it yet except for moving it around the property. Still need to secure the rear battery before it makes the maiden voyage.

 

[twomorestrokes]

While your in there before you button it up, you might consider a spin on fuel filter mod- easy modification and you'll probably have to do it sooner or later.

Not planning on doing the mod. The filter is very recent and is a dream to bleed when needed due to the electric fuel pump and pressurized fuel line.

 

[Dawookie]

I to have just finished doing the turbo install. Question for you. I went with the 3in straight pipe outside the frame and it is louder than it was before the install. I was under the impression that the turbo would eliminate most of the noise. Is it the same for you? Also let me know what temp you pyro shows when you take it for a drive. Mine is showing around 500 @ 65mph seems a little low.

 

[twomorestrokes]

I have never ran open exhaust on my truck until now so I can't compare. right now it just dumps behind the rf wheel. not nearly as loud as a gasser with open exhaust. Temp sounds about right. it will raise significantly under hard acceleration near 10 psi. Is your probe in the manifold?

Here's my hillbilly turbo master from the hardware store. Five bucks.

 

[georgia mike]

Have you taken it out for its maiden voyage yet?

Great thread, btw!

 

[twomorestrokes]

Yes I have driven it quite a few times. Runs great and the extra power was worth the effort to me. The turbo whine is quite noticeable I haven't driven it long distances until I can spring for a new pair of normal sized batteries so I can latch the hood down completely. Looking forward to that!

 

[epitts]

Mine is showing around 500 @ 65mph seems a little low.

One thing to make sure of is that your pyro thermal couple is not bottomed out and touching the manifold this will give a false reading.

 

[twomorestrokes]

500 deg does seem a little low, but it probably depends somewhat on the amount of boot the engine is getting at that point. I noticed today that at 60 mph mine runs about 600 degrees at 7 psi boost.

 

[Dawookie]

One thing to make sure of is that your pyro thermal couple is not bottomed out and touching the manifold this will give a false reading.

Its not made sure before i reinstalled the Turbo.

I'm running 4-5 psi at 60. I think i need to turn my pump up a little is all.

 

[skysix]

2 questions - is there wategate on that turbo, and did you get the rear battery tray to it? Looks like it on post #31

 

[twomorestrokes]

2 questions - is there wategate on that turbo, and did you get the rear battery tray to it? Looks like it on post #31

Yes there is a wastegate and it is also shown in post #31. The battery tray is the factory rear tray with the top repositioned farther outboard on the legs for turbo clearance. Good idea in theory but it did not pan out. The inner hood bracing contacted the battery with the hood closed. I finally took the 6TLs out and put a pair of conventional sized 1000 cca batteries on the front tray and got rid of the rear tray. Tried very hard to keep the new military batteries but it was just too big of a pain.

 

[randybill]

great build! very interested opcorn: i want to do this to my m1008....when i buy one.

 

[RiceBurnerBrian]

Fantastic build thread, maybe some day when I get enough time and money (plus the balls) together I will try this upgrade. I've always wanted a turbo vehicle!!

Just a question which might seem vague, how much horsepower did you think you gained from this? Has the tranny or 4x4 seemed to cope well with the added power?

I didn't notice an intercooler, how much harder would an intercooled setup be or would it even be possible?