The CC wouldn't matter in a towing setup... i would just do at least 300 if you ever want to turn it up.
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The CC wouldn't matter in a towing setup... i would just do at least 300 if you ever want to turn it up.
powerlifter405
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True, makes sense.
I figured a WG would be in order if I was to do any compound set up if I wanted to keep drive #'s in check.
Milford
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But matt, at what point do you think the drive pressure would be out of control and the turbo would be out of its MAP? I mean a 400/400 tuned right would work but that's only tuning as a DD not an all out race truck. So I guess I am asking overall what HP would be about the max output of this before having to up the high pressure turbo(I think that's what it is, I am still learning about compounds) to a say 38R instead of the 35? That's if you wanted a DD with the ability to go to the track and still touch into the low low 12s or even the high 11s. I hope I am making sense and I don't mean to hijack the thread with these questions.
Pretty much I just think it would be so fun to have a compound setup on a 7.3, I just need to learn more which is why I don't have many post on here. I just read and try to understand and learn. Have not had much of a chance in the past few years to keep myself up to date on the new mods out for our "dinosaurs" that we refuse to get rid of.
Pretty much I just think it would be so fun to have a compound setup on a 7.3, I just need to learn more which is why I don't have many post on here. I just read and try to understand and learn. Have not had much of a chance in the past few years to keep myself up to date on the new mods out for our "dinosaurs" that we refuse to get rid of.
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powerlifter405
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Turbos weren't my topic as it migrated that way and I'm liking the fact that more ideas and knowledge is getting shared.
There are too many, "what chip should I get" and "look at my 22's on a rusted out pos" bs threads. I hope to read more threads of substance.
I hope Matt and others in the know chime in.
You ever see the high pressure turbo on a 6.4? You can put a 72mm atmosphere charger on it and make 650 HP and keep the peanut-sized high pressure turbo like ford made it. A 58mm inducer would be about the minimum I would do on a 7.3 high pressure charger.
Milford
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Cool. I was just wondering about it all and trying to gain knowledge on the whole compound subject. Would be fun to have. Driven a 5.9 Cummins with compounds that was around 550 at the wheels and it was tons of fun! Now if I could have a 7.3 with that I would be in heaven!
powerlifter405
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When I get change over to the 7.3 I'll do compounds unless it just starts to be too much of a hassle. But it can't hurt to try.
Milford
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It seems that there is so many people that have done it that it shouldn't be horrible with a good welder(and skill of welding) and being innovative/having the parts needed.
powerlifter405
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True, i need to get some gas for my wire welder. After tracking down leaks on my 6.4, I'd like to have as many few connects as possible and to weld what I can.
In time. You can start and see which HP turbo works better
In time. You can start and see which HP turbo works better
Milford
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LOL Its not time for me, its more the money since I want to build the motor all out prior to a compound setup.
