6.0 turbo retrofit

[RJacks258]

I posted a thread about possibly adding a super charger to a 7.3 instead of making a twin turbo. But what about the possibility of fitting a modified 6.0 turbo to a 7.3. That variable vane thing is awfully tempting. Those things are impressive when they start to spool. And with a aftermarket exhaust, you'd think a fighter jet was taking off. I looked at a picture of one, they're a little smaller and more narrow. No electrical connections like I originally thought. I think with the right amount of time and materials you can make it work.

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by RJacks258

No electrical connections like I originally thought. I think with the right amount of time and materials you can make it work.

i wouldnt even want to try....there is an electrical connector for the VGT solenoid that controlls the vains......and that is all PCM controlled.....it would be a nightmare to make it work properly, not to mention the oil lines are completely different along with the turbo pedestal and the way the Y pipe hooks up.......Marc

[RJacks258]

You know, I'm not trying to start anything, but I'll say it. I think someone mentioned something like this to you once before maschn99, you seem to find the negative in everything. Everytime there is a post you are the first to shoot it down. You may be more knowledgable about somethings then others on this forum or maybe you might not be. But how about a little positive reinforcement or letting people know the goods and the bads about a project. Nope you go right for the kill.

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by RJacks258

You know, I'm not trying to start anything, but I'll say it. I think someone mentioned something like this to you once before maschn99, you seem to find the negative in everything. Everytime there is a post you are the first to shoot it down. You may be more knowledgable about somethings then others on this forum or maybe you might not be. But how about a little positive reinforcement or letting people know the goods and the bads about a project. Nope you go right for the kill.

if it wasnt for the PCM controll of the actuator that controlls the whole boost level of the turbo, id be interested in seing how it could be mounted, but unless you have a degree in computer programming, this simply sounds unfeasable......please, ask overloard what he thinks of the idea....im not being negative, im being realistic. i wasnt the only guy to shoot the supercharger idea down as not being benificial in the end.....and as far as the big oil, i was skeptical at first and did a lot of research from numerous people before i posted a solid opinion on that. there are a lot of ideas out there, and im sure someone somewhere has messed with a variable vain turbo on a 7.3, but that particular turbo is not possible in any way i can think of for your truck, if it wasnt for the PCM controll, it would be interesting to see the mounting and oil system retrofit, but it would be possible, and i would be very curious to see what it would be like since that style of trubo is so smooth and consistant with boost.

another note....im pretty thick skinned.....you can say whatever you would like to me as long as its not personal. i dont take offence to much, and you kinda sounded like you were being carefull with what you said above. that comment was not a personal attack and was just your opinion....and if you would like i will refrain from posting on your ideas.....but you dont need to tip toe around me......call it like ya see it as far as im concerned...too much political correctness for me in this world as it is .......Marc

[power95]

couldn't u just put an after market boost controler on it

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by power95

couldn't u just put an after market boost controler on it

im not saying its not out there....but it would have to take the place of the solenoid...or be calibrated to controll the solenoid......i have never heard of one that could do that but thats not saying its not out there.....its a very complicated turbo.....it would have to be designed for it......Marc

[power95]

does the 6.0 come from the factory with a turbo timer?

[mschn99]

Originally Posted by power95

does the 6.0 come from the factory with a turbo timer?

what do you mean by timer??

[overl0rd]

Adapting the VGT from the 6.0 would be a nightmare, fabricating a pedistal, plumbing it in to oil and exhaust, and controlling the vanes. I'm sure that with a LOT of homework, a lot of fabrication, and a lot of midnight oil to work around the fitment and programming issues.

Rather than fool around with expensive and time consuming off the wall ideas for forced induction, it seems like you have the money for it so why don't you just go with a modified turbo that you know will bolt right up. I know you want something unique but why not do it the tried and true way and blow uniques doors off.

[drmiller100]

Originally Posted by mschn99

what do you mean by timer??

fwiw, don't pick on mschn99. your posts will be deleted by the moderator.


a turbo timer is a device that keeps your engine on for a few minutes after you turn the key off.


a much better writeup then mine can be found over here:
http://www.powerstrokeforum.com/foru...read.php?t=890