Another turbo 4.9L in the making

[86BarnOrnament]

I have an '86 F-150 that I received from my parents whom were just going to junk it. It was 2wd, carburated, a manual 4 speed... I've done a solid axle swap to make it 4x4, a C6 to handle a little boost (I don't like the big clunky 4 speed), and I've swapped in a '96 4.9L with a OBD-II EFI computer/wiring. I just got the truck back on the road today with the EFI setup. Still a lot to go through, but hopefully I'll have time to finish up the wiring and make it pretty. Now comes the tough part: building the turbo manifold and exhaust.

Here's a picture of the truck.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v303/ ... cc89c0.jpg

The pixel limit is very frustrating.

Here's a link to the whole project.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/10989 ... w-efi.html

 

[First Fox]

Great project man! I just read your write-up on the other forum and I admire your use of "seasoned" items. I have an 81 bronco with a 351M that I tuned for mileage including a 35 year old edelbrock mileage manifold an HEI. I ran this truck as my daily driver for many moons but have recently moved and bought a new used economy car with which to replace it. 8) I am always trying to make due with ebay and craigslist items to work on the cheap. Kudos to you man and good luck with the project.