Turbo installation

Kbryant777 · Aug 16, 2012

Hey guys I'm getting ready to swap the stock turbo out and put in a 68mm pmax. I have never swap turbos or anything. Any tip, tricks, or advice you guys have? Is there any gaskets or anything I need to get before I start this? Thanks in advance.

06Mud_Slut · Aug 16, 2012

I'm about to do the swap myself. They should be drop in replacements so it will use all the stock hoses, clamps, bolts, etc.

Kbryant777 · Aug 16, 2012

That's what I thought didn't know if there was any gaskets or something that might be over looked

FaSSt9602 · Aug 16, 2012

Might need a new oil supply gasket on the top of the turbo, and a set of orings for the drain are always good to have on hand just in case you pinch one...

windrunner408 · Aug 16, 2012

FaSSt9602 said:
Might need a new oil supply gasket on the top of the turbo, and a set of orings for the drain are always good to have on hand just in case you pinch one...

Yep that is all you need.

blk350on20s · Aug 16, 2012

Get a turbo install kit. Like 30 bucks. New orings for return. Feed gasket and new turbo mount bolts

strokin6L · Aug 16, 2012

The biggest pain in the ass is getting the V-band clamp off of the Y-pipe/turbo inlet connection. I usually use a pry bar and a hammer cause it's on there pretty good even when loosened all the way up.

Kbryant777 · Aug 16, 2012

Sweets guys I appreciate the help

blk350on20s · Aug 16, 2012

Tools needed. Deep well 7/16 socket, 10 mm wrench, 10mm socket, extensions, flat heads. First time will take you about 1.5 hours to get it off. Once you get good its quick. I can have them swapped in under an hour.

Kbryant777 · Aug 16, 2012

Damn even exact tools needed...now I call that service lol. Thanks. Hopin to have old one off and new one installed in 3-5hrs. With your guys help it might be quicker now

blk350on20s · Aug 16, 2012

If you want a right up i can do one from memory lol.

MorganY · Aug 16, 2012

once you have it unbolted and free'd from the oil drain, go slow, and roll the charger out of the engine bay to the left of the alternator. Don't get too excited and rip it out and crack the plastic cowl, or damage the MAP hose or engine harness. Be sure and move the plastic wiring harness in front of the turbo up and out of the way. You can remove the alternator if you want to make it easier, but its not necessary.

as for the rear 10mm turbo hold down bolt...DO NOT STRIP IT!!! use a quality socket or wrench.

strokin6L · Aug 16, 2012

i'd remove the alternator if i was you. It only takes a few minutes and makes for a bit more room taking it out and reinstalling.

FaSSt9602 · Aug 17, 2012

And be prepared...sucker is heavy when you are laying down over the engine!

Work&play · Aug 18, 2012

This helped when I put in my powermax.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/ford-manuals/6.0L Turbo Removal.pdf

Kbryant777 · Aug 19, 2012

Just wanna say thanks to you guys. I have the stocker off and have to say it wasn't bad at all. Took me maybe an hour or so. The 68 pmax will be here tues so I'll update you guys on how it went back together but thanks again for the tips