Mild 7.3 build suggestions

N2GN2 · Oct 23, 2016

I'm doing a mild hp build on the Wife's DD. It has 200k with the 4r100.

200% hybrids
Billet wheel
Studs
Up pipes
HPOP
910 springs
Shift kit?

Any other suggestions?

After I put down numbers it'll probably stay in economy mode.

I'll check the SN for rods tomorrow.

Magnum PD · Oct 23, 2016

Stronger pushrods for the valve springs

JDelaney · Oct 23, 2016

More turbo.

Powerstroker7.3 · Oct 23, 2016

Gonna need more tranny

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Powerstroker7.3 · Oct 23, 2016

A fuel system for the injectors

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97f350stroker · Oct 23, 2016

Is it a pmr motor or forged rod?

dillpurdy92 · Oct 23, 2016

Kc turbo

1994.5 CCLB zf5

PABowhunter · Oct 23, 2016

What horsepower ranger do you consider mild?

Depending on the condition of the trans and how you drive it, you could get away with just an upgraded valve body and torque converter.

As mentioned, I would definitely look into a fuel system to feed those injectors.

You set on keeping a drop in turbo or is t4 an option?

N2GN2 · Oct 23, 2016

Build 1833707, seems PMR's are very likely. I'll have to take a peek in the inspection hole tomorrow.

Looking for 500 hp, but will rarely use it.

Thinking about TC and more fuel.

Need new UP's so a T4 could be the better way to go there.

isootmypants · Oct 23, 2016

Stock fuel pump, stock hpop, reg return with left over stuff in garage, valve springs, 38r, 250/100s, diamond t convertor and cales valve body with stock rebuild, cales tunes. Tow with it and daily it. 500ish hp. Fun as hell. Reliable as hell

Powerstroker7.3 · Oct 24, 2016

isootmypants said:
Stock fuel pump, stock hpop, reg return with left over stuff in garage, valve springs, 38r, 250/100s, diamond t convertor and cales valve body with stock rebuild, cales tunes. Tow with it and daily it. 500ish hp. Fun as hell. Reliable as hell

That's the route I would go. If it has pmrs then even with 500hp you will have the possibility of throwing a rod. So you will just have to be careful

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97f350stroker · Oct 24, 2016

isootmypants said:
Stock fuel pump, stock hpop, reg return with left over stuff in garage, valve springs, 38r, 250/100s, diamond t convertor and cales valve body with stock rebuild, cales tunes. Tow with it and daily it. 500ish hp. Fun as hell. Reliable as hell

I would agree with that on a forged rod motor but the reliable as hell part isn't as accurate with pmrs lol the fun as hell parts stands true though

mandkole · Oct 24, 2016

500+hp, its what every wife needs... LOL

Powerstroker7.3 · Oct 24, 2016

One of my favorite setups was 250/100 38r fuel system adrenaline hpop pmr motor and built trans. I have fueling taken out for the rods. I didn't have a problem with egts and it ran great and the drag strip. Then I asked for more fuel and the rods said no. But it was still a blast to drive

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mikeeg02 · Oct 24, 2016

Ill agree on most of suggested above. My last build started with 238/100s and a 38R, I wouldnt suggest that to anyone.

I believe KC turbos has a new drop in coming this spring if you want to go the factory look route.

If your intending on replacing your uppipes anyways the T4 gives you plenty of options for turbos and exhaust housing options.

After running that mentioned combo and talking to several people, I went to a 366 sxe with a 1.0 housing. Its a night and day difference. And on top of all that, its super quiet. Definitely makes the truck nice for longer trips again.

There are a lot of threads on valve springs. Most people say comp 910s are junk. I did beehive springs, smith brothers push rods, and headstuds for good measure. The beehive can be done for around 300.

N2GN2 · Oct 24, 2016

Those Diamond T's are a great price!

PMR's as far as I can see.

KC has a DIY 38, maybe I'll try that. I love my KC DIY stage 2 on the 6.0! Not much hwy driving at this point. I'm going to try out the $120 Dorman bellowed up pipes from eBay.