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USMC Gunny said:
I don't think you gain any performance output from just an intercooler install. It will keep EGT's down and help with other mods later on, i.e. bigger turbo and injectors. this winter gonna tear it out though. There are two spots around the radiator that are too close to the pipes for my liking. it will work for now but I wanna give it a little more room.
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A properly-sized intercooler cooling the intake air/fuel mixture increases performance. Period.
That's it's only purpose in life.

If you dyno before install and then after install, you will see a net gain.
The laws of physics will not be denied.
 
Levigarrett76 said:
Agreed, its more of a supporting mod. Slightly slower spool but totally worth it for a tow rig.
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A cooler intake charge increases performance. Period.

Having owned a '99.5 F-350 PS and built/upgraded a 700HP Toyota Supra (formally TT) turbo engine/road racing car; I've learned a lot about turbo motors.
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I'm assuming in a high performance application can you tell a seat of the pants difference?
In a 97 7.3 with stock injectors the only difference I noticed was slightly more turbo lag and cooler egts
 
CDA 455 II said:
A properly-sized intercooler cooling the intake air/fuel mixture increases performance. Period.
That's it's only purpose in life.

If you dyno before install and then after install, you will see a net gain.
The laws of physics will not be denied.
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Here's something to turn you're understanding on it's head:

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Levigarrett76 said:
I'm assuming in a high performance application can you tell a seat of the pants difference?
In a 97 7.3 with stock injectors the only difference I noticed was slightly more turbo lag and cooler egts
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My OCD dictated a dyno run after each upgrade:
Larger exhaust
Larger/less restrictive intake
Larger innercooler

When I learned my stock '95 twin turbo motor can handle 650HP without internal mods, I bought a single turbo kit complete with a semi-equal length header. I complemented that with a 1,000HP fuel injection system.

The only thing I didn't upgrade was the intake plenum. It looked like a huge loaf of French bread!
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Aftermarket Supra engine parts were scarce in the U.S. I couldn't find one here, the U.K., or even Japan at the time.
 
And it came back out last night. Much easier to take out. I had to grind down the lower inner radiator support brackets to get the damm clamps in. Was gonna do it the winter but there was no room to put driver side clamps on the boots at the intercooler. Hopefully tonight I get get back to where I was yesterday.
 
Started pulling the bits off to pull a 4.2 out of a 99. Once it is out it will be turned in for a core and a reman'd engine ordered. Hoping for a decent backup truck that I can drive to and fro, haul trash, etc.

Any time I buy one of these 90's trucks it is assumed it will need a fuel pump and a gas tank. The cost isn't terrible and when they are out, you have plenty of room to run new NiCop brake lines.
 
1967 Bronco: Brought it home from my buddy's place last weekend. Have been working on it every day after work just buttoning it up. Girlfriend drove it for the first time around the block. To summarize what has happened since I got it:

- installed rebuilt engine/transmission/transfercase (302/c4/d20); engine has stock heads, summit 4bbl air gap intake, Holley 4150, headers, 2:1 Magnaflow exhaust (2 1/4" I think.)

- rebuilt front dana 30 (kingpins, seals, bearings, disc brake conversion, new hubs)

- 33x12.5x15 BFG KM2 A/T, ProComp Wheels

- 2.5" Suspension lift (new springs, Bilstein 5100s, new bushings, stock radius arms for now)

- new Centech wiring harness (mostly done)

- twinstick shifters for the tcase

- new brake lines/fuel lines/all that consumable shit


I still have to do little things like swap out the bulbs and make sure brake lights work (got signals working yesterday). Clean up the wiring. Dial everything in now that I have most of the shit hooked up like: transmission vacuum modulator, kickdown, electric choke, etc.

I didn't think I'd care about this thing as much because I'm building it for the GF and I have my truck which I love and this has been taking my attention away, but the Bronco looks rad and is a blast to drive. Trying really hard to convince her not to paint it/do body work and just make everything around it nice. I like the survivor look against all of the features that indicate that we care about this thing (new wheels/tires, getting new seats, etc).

Living in Southern California and hanging out at my buddy's Bronco shop in El Cajon opened my eyes to how much the "culture" has changed a lot. It's no longer the same people buying these things and enjoying them. It's people parking equity in classic vehicles, and guys that just want an old, cool car, which is fine.. but not how I connect to these things.

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1978 F150 - This is still waiting for me to fit a belt on it, wire up the electric fan to the AC compressor, run a 12v to the control panel in the dash, and charge the AC system. I'm a bum, this is easy shit.

As far as 1-tons 40's on the F150, that will probably be an end-of-summer thing. I have to build a roll-cage in the Explorer for my buddy:

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Got the truck out of the garage. Back half is painted. Fronts about ready. Fought with the carb more. Right side idle circuit must be plugged. I pulled the mix screw out while it was running :laughing: fuckin Edelbrock.

Front driver side axle seal is puking. And a engine oil leak. Always something

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CDA 455 II said:
Who subscribes to the 'REPLACE THE TENSIONER WHEN YOU REPLACE THE FAN BELT' philosophy?
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I've never replaced a tensioning mechanism that wasn't seized or nearly seized.

I replace the pulley and bearing (which is usually molded in so you can't just replace it by itself) when the bearing is worn.

There's really no reason to fix shit that ain't broke.
 
arse_sidewards said:
I've never replaced a tensioning mechanism that wasn't seized or nearly seized.

I replace the pulley and bearing (which is usually molded in so you can't just replace it by itself) when the bearing is worn.

There's really no reason to fix shit that ain't broke.
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Java230 recent ordeal with his tensioner reminded me of mine 7 years ago.

As stated; mine is 7 years old with about 40,000+ miles.

I'm going swap in a shorter fan belt completely bypassing the A/C compressor pulley.
 
Well got almost everything back together from intercooler install. Had to take out S & B filter box since it wont' fit now. Ordered a wix filter and it fits. trying to get a PVC catch can installed now. But got the hood back on. This week it is time to reweld the affordable off road bumper They only weld one side of the part. So gonna throw some welds on the inner seams.
 
I replaced an alternator and serp belt last fall. Less than 3k miles later the tensioner was failing.
 
67 Bronco - Drove it the furthest I have yet to fill the tank with gas. Forgot what it's like driving one of these around town, everyone wants to take pictures, talk at intersections, and tell you about someone they knew who had one.

Yesterday I modified the exhaust the motor came with (2 into 1 Magnaflow) because it doesn't tuck up nicely with the 23 gallon fuel tank in the way (hits the j bolts). I cut off the side-exit and made a ghetto-turn-down out of the bend.

The only before picture I have. It didn't hang down THAT low, but it still looked wrong once I hung the exhaust:
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The turn down made from scrap:
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Welded. Hard to get a good weld while its on the truck:"
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I bought a rebuild kit for it a few months ago.
Since I have time; I think I'm going to tear it out and rebuild it and then re-install it. Nothing to lose.🤷🏽‍♂️
 
Put 50 miles on the Alumaduty today and noticed the oil change sticker said 6/6 or 15,500 miles. I haven’t even hit 12,500 yet. I should probably drive it more.
 
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