So.. I've been gathering info here and there about turbo-ing 300s. Very confusing, but I love it. I have a MAF-equipped 1996 F-150 with the 4.9 and M5OD that I plan on boosting in the near future. So far, here's everything that I listed as needed:
Turbo manifold ( Will most likely be the stock EFI one going to a single turbo flange, top mount style. )
Turbo ( HX35, not too sure if I can find anything better. )
Turbo gaskets
''2 to 1'' Throttle Body Inlet.
Lots of piping
Couplers
Hose clamps
Intercooler ( No clue what brand, probably what's on sale on eBay )
Cone Air Filter
Custom Downpipe ( Or maybe a hater pipe, we'll see )
Innovate or AEM Wideband o2 sensor.
Oil filter ''sandwich'' plate for turbo lubrication
Braided hose and adapters (Not too sure what size, could need a little help with that, don't want oil to cook in it)
Lots of teflon sealer
Now, what's left to decide is fuel and timing management... I have the EEC-V ECU in my truck and while some people say that it's not necessary to get a standalone ECU and that getting a FMU and advancing timing will do the trick, I'd like to get some opinions about what I need as far as MY plans are. I don't plan to run over 8 lbs of boost. The truck will be a week-end warrior that will be driven less that 5000 miles per year. It's also my fathers truck so I'd like it to be reliable. And lastly, the budget is somewhat strict (not too bad but no units over 1k please).
I know there are some turbo gurus among you all so please enlighten me a bit
Turbo manifold ( Will most likely be the stock EFI one going to a single turbo flange, top mount style. )
Turbo ( HX35, not too sure if I can find anything better. )
Turbo gaskets
''2 to 1'' Throttle Body Inlet.
Lots of piping
Couplers
Hose clamps
Intercooler ( No clue what brand, probably what's on sale on eBay )
Cone Air Filter
Custom Downpipe ( Or maybe a hater pipe, we'll see )
Innovate or AEM Wideband o2 sensor.
Oil filter ''sandwich'' plate for turbo lubrication
Braided hose and adapters (Not too sure what size, could need a little help with that, don't want oil to cook in it)
Lots of teflon sealer
Now, what's left to decide is fuel and timing management... I have the EEC-V ECU in my truck and while some people say that it's not necessary to get a standalone ECU and that getting a FMU and advancing timing will do the trick, I'd like to get some opinions about what I need as far as MY plans are. I don't plan to run over 8 lbs of boost. The truck will be a week-end warrior that will be driven less that 5000 miles per year. It's also my fathers truck so I'd like it to be reliable. And lastly, the budget is somewhat strict (not too bad but no units over 1k please).
I know there are some turbo gurus among you all so please enlighten me a bit