Recent content by SkiFreak

Normally planning is done prior to making purchases. ;)

As for your air requirements... Have you considered an engine driven compressor?

As much as there are numerous crossovers, structural engineers focus on static, stationary structures, while mechanical engineers design systems that involve motion. Just saying...

Welders get certified by proving that the welds that they do meet the specified standards required. This is usually done via x-ray or destructive testing as part of the certification process. With most welding it generally comes down to penetration, which cannot be seen by simply looking at the...

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Yes, it is something that has to be experienced in order to truly understand how bad it really is. Without a load on the back the ride is quite horrendous, and even with a load, it's not all that good. Larger, softer walled tyres and a change (or modification) of springs are pretty much...

I hear a lot of chatter about how hard and complicated it is to design and manufacture a kinematic subframe system. There are numerous variants, some of the main ones being: 3 point, 4 point and spring mounts. All work, but some are more suited to a specific type of vehicle. I would argue that...

There's a lot to be said for that. A retro fit would likely be easier and quicker than building a camper from the start. Don't ask me how I know... sigh!

The 4M50 engine has proven itself to be reliable, but having said that, there is no real way to know how any engine has been treated by previous owners. You can obviously ask questions, but that does not really guarantee anything. Here in Australia these tucks were often used in the rural fire...

It's good to have confirmation that my memory is somewhat reliable. :)

Another place you could touch base with is Turbo Glide here in Australia, as I know they have been installing turbos on these motors for a long time. They might be able to give you some insight on a suitable manifold. I have a feint memory that they may have made their own version for the...

You could always get a custom made set of headers, then you could use whatever flanges you want and you would also have more flexibility with the turbo location. Just a thought...

If that does not work, you could make an adapter from steel plate and some thick walled tubing, assuming that you have some fabricating skills. I've done that before...

That's what a die grinder is for... ;) Installing that manifold as it is now would significantly affect gas flow and increase turbulence, which would likely affect the power gains you are looking for. I have ported many heads/manifolds over the years; it's not that hard, but it can take a bit...

Sadly, these workshop manuals are not really a DIY resource; they assume a level of technical knowledge that someone like a mechanic would have. They are more akin to a technical specifications resource. So yes... they can be very confusing. If your truck has been sitting for some time, I would...