on the other board we have been discussing turbo build for the long block
so here goes on this board .
i have to tear down a fresh 300 engine that has never been fired, as i built it for gas but now is set with propane.
propane does not like low compression. i'm at 9.5 :1 now with hyper, dished pistons. i'm replacing with different pistons different cam and some very precise timing with a timing retarder.
Application: 1988 f350 ford dually ranch truck 4x4 with flat bed and 5 speed. heavy pulling, low rpm high rpm, towing, AG use. a torque motor
Motivation: Propane prices are half of gasoline. today 3.66 for gas . 2.56 for propane and dropping
since im rebuilding some thoughts have come to me
heat control with turbo
oil jets for the pistons
head work for the turbo.
8-9 psi boost or more if i can seal the head.
i think i will build a custom manifold from a header for the turbo
intercooler will be either from my dodge that is dead, or i will build a heat exchanger with glycol( smaller , more efficient) remote tank with its own fan.
this is begining to sound like fun
any ideas that will help me along?
so here goes on this board .
i have to tear down a fresh 300 engine that has never been fired, as i built it for gas but now is set with propane.
propane does not like low compression. i'm at 9.5 :1 now with hyper, dished pistons. i'm replacing with different pistons different cam and some very precise timing with a timing retarder.
Application: 1988 f350 ford dually ranch truck 4x4 with flat bed and 5 speed. heavy pulling, low rpm high rpm, towing, AG use. a torque motor
Motivation: Propane prices are half of gasoline. today 3.66 for gas . 2.56 for propane and dropping
since im rebuilding some thoughts have come to me
heat control with turbo
oil jets for the pistons
head work for the turbo.
8-9 psi boost or more if i can seal the head.
i think i will build a custom manifold from a header for the turbo
intercooler will be either from my dodge that is dead, or i will build a heat exchanger with glycol( smaller , more efficient) remote tank with its own fan.
this is begining to sound like fun
any ideas that will help me along?