Finally Installed the 03 Turbo

[jonnysteals]

I bought mine on ebay as well

[!!!PainTrain!!!]

Originally Posted by PGreenSVT

eBay. Ford reman in the box, new pedestal, new VGT solenoid. I have about $650 in the setup with all new parts till I sell my 05 an recoup some of it. You just have to be diligent in looking. They're frequently out there.

Good luck selling the 05, no one really wants them. Unless they are looking for a replacement or repair. I plan on sending out my 03 to get re-worked when/if I ever get injectors. That way there will not be any down time, I can just bolt that stocker up and keep trucking.

[PGreenSVT]

I won't sell it if I can't get a decent price out of it. I'll just clean it up and put it on the shelf in the garage for a spare. It only has 59k on it.

If/when I change it out I am thinking I'll probably go to 160's with an II 62/70. I want to keep it real streetable and it's the tow rig for my Cobra open track car.

I need to get head studs first and do some fuel system work though. I need to build a heated system (I run B100) and want to go with a regulated return setup.

[!!!PainTrain!!!]

Originally Posted by PGreenSVT

I won't sell it if I can't get a decent price out of it. I'll just clean it up and put it on the shelf in the garage for a spare. It only has 59k on it.

If/when I change it out I am thinking I'll probably go to 160's with an II 62/70. I want to keep it real streetable and it's the tow rig for my Cobra open track car.

I need to get head studs first and do some fuel system work though. I need to build a heated system (I run B100) and want to go with a regulated return setup.

Sounds like a nice plan! I am hoping one day to just run some 190's that is all I want, nothing insane or unstreetable like you said, but enough to have some fun with.

I also have a long way before that happens though lol.

[troid123]

Can someone please elaborate on what exactly the VGT solenoid is?? Is it something you have to buy when doing the swap on an 06? Also will the stock boost guage still work with the 03 turbo? Thanks for enlightening me!

[bunch85e]

osem man looks like new were did u get it?

[!!!PainTrain!!!]

I bought mine from a member of this site, practically brand new in the plastic wrap.

[jonnysteals]

does anyone have the part number for the 03 turbo harware install kit. Is this something the dealer will keep in stock. Thanks

[jcmer22]

Originally Posted by troid123

Can someone please elaborate on what exactly the VGT solenoid is?? Is it something you have to buy when doing the swap on an 06? Also will the stock boost guage still work with the 03 turbo? Thanks for enlightening me!

the vgt solenoid is what controls the vanes. you can use the one that comes with the 03 turbo but the newer turbos have an upgraded version so i used my 06's when i put my 03 turbo on. and yes the stock boost gauge will work.

[Diesel Freak]

Got my '03 turbo swapped out along with the EGR cooler delete. Man I'm Stoked!! Or should I say stroked These '03 have an awsum whistle. I haven't had my radio on all week I had two turbos to choose from
I just happened to be in the middle of two deals at the same time It was a toss up