2006 f150 turbo build
#17
After it's built I would like to see 550rwhp. I'm getting manley h beam rods rated to 900hp and probably mahle pistons. So it should take whatever I'll throw at it.
What is everyone running for trans coolers? I'm looking to tackle that soon as the stock one will have to be moved for the intercooler to be in place.
What is everyone running for trans coolers? I'm looking to tackle that soon as the stock one will have to be moved for the intercooler to be in place.
#18
After it's built I would like to see 550rwhp. I'm getting manley h beam rods rated to 900hp and probably mahle pistons. So it should take whatever I'll throw at it.
What is everyone running for trans coolers? I'm looking to tackle that soon as the stock one will have to be moved for the intercooler to be in place.
What is everyone running for trans coolers? I'm looking to tackle that soon as the stock one will have to be moved for the intercooler to be in place.
76mm turbo should be capable of around 700-750hp at the crank according to Garrett. All depends on the AR housing and bearings. I'm not familiar his brand turbo (specs wise)
#19
After it's built I would like to see 550rwhp. I'm getting manley h beam rods rated to 900hp and probably mahle pistons. So it should take whatever I'll throw at it.
What is everyone running for trans coolers? I'm looking to tackle that soon as the stock one will have to be moved for the intercooler to be in place.
What is everyone running for trans coolers? I'm looking to tackle that soon as the stock one will have to be moved for the intercooler to be in place.
I'm not a mechanic, but each time I see people with turbos they shoot for a 1XXXhp, not 5xxhp.
my small Roush blower (1.85L) can do 500hp, so I'm thinking that you'd be shooting for a lot higher, no? what would be the reasons for not going for a 1000hp? unless you don't upgrade your fuel system and I'd understand why, but in that case why build an engine if you stay at half of its capacity?
#20
do you mind enlighten me as to why you don't want to do more than 550rwhp?
I'm not a mechanic, but each time I see people with turbos they shoot for a 1XXXhp, not 5xxhp.
my small Roush blower (1.85L) can do 500hp, so I'm thinking that you'd be shooting for a lot higher, no? what would be the reasons for not going for a 1000hp? unless you don't upgrade your fuel system and I'd understand why, but in that case why build an engine if you stay at half of its capacity?
I'm not a mechanic, but each time I see people with turbos they shoot for a 1XXXhp, not 5xxhp.
my small Roush blower (1.85L) can do 500hp, so I'm thinking that you'd be shooting for a lot higher, no? what would be the reasons for not going for a 1000hp? unless you don't upgrade your fuel system and I'd understand why, but in that case why build an engine if you stay at half of its capacity?
Basically I can see why he goes for "only" 550. Myself and going for 1000ish in a project but it's easier (I think) to start from the ground up with this power level in mind as to modifying a vehicle to support that kind of power.
Garrett recommends an 82mm for 500 crank hp. I think sts used an eighty something mill too.
Last edited by IR0NS1N; 03-19-2015 at 12:11 AM.
#21
I'm just wanting to have a fun driver without having to worry about breaking something that's all.
Sorry it's been so long I got to many projects going on at once.
I got the cold side figured out and paint the turbine housing, but that's all. It's not letting me insert the pictures for some reason though.
Sorry it's been so long I got to many projects going on at once.
I got the cold side figured out and paint the turbine housing, but that's all. It's not letting me insert the pictures for some reason though.
#25
The turbo will be mounted right in front of the engine right in the middle.
The hotside, I'm going to put the stock manifolds back on and have it merge into a single 2.5" piped on the passenger side and ran up toward the front. The downpipe will be a single 3" dumped into the passenger side fender well.
The hotside, I'm going to put the stock manifolds back on and have it merge into a single 2.5" piped on the passenger side and ran up toward the front. The downpipe will be a single 3" dumped into the passenger side fender well.
#27
I don't know how good you are at welding but I'd say buy one of those kits where they send you a bunch of different bends and piping, mock up the start of the piping on the motor your planning to build just to get you started then once you have that beginner piece ready to go, take measurements on the motor that is in the truck and start mocking up your piping. Thatd be the way I would do it but if there are headers out there that you can flip and make it easier then do that. Just my .02
#29
I have finally continued with this build. Plans changed quite a bit. I am using a 70mm turbo, made a set of log style headers, have a precision wastegate running an 8psi spring, and 3" downpipe to the roush catback. Have the hot side made and the truck is running but not making boost yet. I wanted to get it back where I could drive it and then work on the intercooler piping, fuel system, etc.
#30
Electric fan install. From a 2010 f150
Starting on the crossover pipe. Using 2\". Passes between the block and ac lines. Had the reroute the ac a little bit
Turbo mocked up in place
Merge for the crossover. 2\" pipe merges to a 2"x3" into the turbo flange.
Turbo mounted with the wastegate welded on. Starting on the downpipe. Super tight around everything
3\" downpipe snakes around everything. It is super tight.
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