I've noted that the hot pipe in my kit that mounts between the turbos has a flange opening that is 2 1/8" x 3 1/16", and the turbine inlet to my HT3B is roughly 2" x 3." Does anyone see a problem with the idea to pull the turbine housing and gently enlarge the opening some, adding a gentle radius (which is currently not present)? I'm concerned with it becoming a hot spot and adding unnecessary turbulence to the mix

Here's the turbine inlet:

1/8/2009 9:19:18 PM

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"hot pipe"

1/8/2009 9:24:42 PM

not really worth the effort for a negligible result

[Edited on January 8, 2009 at 9:30 PM. Reason : you're talkin about a 1/16" radius on a 3" opening]

1/8/2009 9:29:35 PM

^what he said.

and what the fuck is this?:

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"turbos"

that a misprint or are you really going balls out?

1/8/2009 9:36:54 PM

hide and watch

[Edited on January 8, 2009 at 9:56 PM. Reason : also, don't stand between this man and his dremel tool. I beleive he has already ground the thing?]

1/8/2009 9:54:08 PM

IM THA KING OF COUNTRAY WESTERN, TURBODORES


count em, TWO, turbos... well the kit uses the stock turbo as the second stage (which will probably be replaced judging from the shaft play)



we'll see where we get with the power.


I've already cleaned up the interior welds on the hot pipe, fab guy did a decent job, but i would like to think i helped a little hahah. I havent touched the turbo...well... let's just say the compressor outlet is a little greasy






so what would be worthy of grinding? 1/8"? just curious, as i am a whore for smooth surfaces

[Edited on January 8, 2009 at 10:14 PM. Reason : =]

1/8/2009 10:09:46 PM

do it. it'll make you happy. maybe it'll help some

1/8/2009 10:43:03 PM

hahahaha that's what i wanted to hear

it's like adding that last pinch of salt to an entire pot of chili, and it making all the difference



seriously tho, the upgrade will not be for a while due to budget constraints. Looking like springtime will be good for a kick off



[Edited on January 8, 2009 at 10:56 PM. Reason : --]

1/8/2009 10:49:28 PM

COMPOUNDS FTW!

yeah, i'd got ahead and smooth/port match that out. doubtful it will make any real difference, but every little bit counts when we're talking about keeping egt's happy. don't forget to adjust/trim any gasket accordingly.

if any of ya'll run across a 12v 6bt anywhere for a steal, let me know.

1/8/2009 11:59:19 PM

http://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/984559614.html

not a steal but i spotted it today

1/9/2009 12:15:07 AM

i think he means just the engine

1/9/2009 7:42:15 AM

BBR you should join Competitiondiesel.com - there's all kinds of engines/cheap trucks sold

--nothing for sale on compD right now--

[Edited on January 9, 2009 at 8:29 AM. Reason : -]

1/9/2009 8:13:23 AM

you are not worthy

1/9/2009 8:17:56 AM

your mom's not

1/9/2009 8:24:28 AM

i got my tranny off of competitiondiesel and a hx-35 whenever i get the $$

1/9/2009 9:57:05 AM

oh shit, from which user? and what's your handle on CompD? loser! i cant believe you havent kept me in the loop

My twin kit came from Motor City Diesel Performance

1/9/2009 10:03:15 AM

couldn't hurt to match them. it doesn't sound like a lot of work.

1/9/2009 1:31:41 PM

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"do it. it'll make you happy. maybe it'll help some "

1/9/2009 2:50:51 PM

yeah, i'm just casually looking for an engine. part of my plan in buying a gasser excursion was/is to put a cummins in it eventually. so, even though the actual swap will probably be a while, if i ran across a sweet deal on one i'd go ahead and grab it. it's practically a bolt in affair with a combination of stock dodge/ford parts and stuff from http://www.destroked.com . with it all said and done, my total investment would still be under what powerstroke models are selling for and i'd have a much better engine to boot.

1/9/2009 5:32:49 PM

it will give you a better inlet flow profile and reduce teh pressure drop across your turbo

but...like someone else said, the effects will probably be negligible

1/9/2009 7:16:33 PM

most people are running a cummins and allison in a ford, what the hell does that tell you

1/9/2009 7:40:52 PM

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"most people"

1/9/2009 10:41:44 PM

whatever, 4r100's are AWESOME transmissions.

i'd love to do an allison 1000 or 4l80e at the same time, but by the time you get a transmission and a stand alone controller it's $texas. i have no desire to get wild with the power anyway. just a gsk, bhaf, and basic pump tweaks.

if i was to do a transmission swap, it would be a 47rh. relatively cheap to buy, no electronics, ford t-case bolts up, and no changes required to the crossmember or driveshafts. only other thing i'd consider would be a manual of some variety like the zf6, nv5600, g56, or something. i haven't seen/heard of anyone putting a manual in an excursion, but i doubt it'd be too much trouble using f250/f350 parts (pedals, master cylinder, etc.).

all that's just pipe dreaming though. the ultimate goal of a repower is k.i.s.s. and as cheap as possible, which dictates using the stock transmission, at least initially.

1/9/2009 11:43:30 PM

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"oh shit, from which user? and what's your handle on CompD? loser! i cant believe you havent kept me in the loop "

it's getstucksome, like most of the 4x4/diesel boards i'm on. tranny is from odieub or something like that. and i thought i'd let you know about the tranny and stuff.

1/10/2009 12:29:18 AM

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"i'd love to do an allison 1000 or 4l80e at the same time"

i know you're not putting that shitbox in the same ballpark as an allison

1/10/2009 10:26:04 AM

^really. just look at the internals of an allison. amazing design.

1/10/2009 2:15:11 PM

4r100, ftw

haha, BBR you could go with a 47RE and get the suncoast controller....well shit there goes your money, but full programming and the potential for paddle shifters seems rad.

1/10/2009 5:45:51 PM

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"just look at the internals of an allison."

My ex was named Alison. I'm sure everyone has had a look at her internals.

1/10/2009 6:50:40 PM

i'm pretty sure BBR has seen the internals of allison too









[Edited on January 10, 2009 at 7:09 PM. Reason : doh]

1/10/2009 7:09:02 PM