Recent content by soaringpotato

I drilled and tap into the stock turbo. Figured it'd be a more accurate temp reading by encompassing all 4 cylinders than just one. Also great news on the manifold! I've been in contact with them as well; planning on making the purchase in the new year.

So I bought a 2000 FG639 with only 73k miles on it..from Maryland. I ended up replacing the entire frame and pretty much all the little bits from waist level to below. Anything bigger was grinded and repainted properly. At a glance, this truck doesn't look no where near as bad, even with the...

Just sent them an email

Outstanding sir! What's the email you used to contact them with? I'll let them know I'm interested as well.

I'm like 90% sure his manifold came from Kinugawa or similar. They produce, or used to, a manifold that looks to have a T3 mount. https://store.kinugawaturbosystems.com/products/kinugawa-turbo-kit-td05h-18g-for-mitsubishi-fuso-canter-4d31t-4d34t-3-2l-3-9l-diesel

LOL, I hadn't noticed that, the 90 degree rotation. Great eye! Order cancelled

I picked up this T3 to TD05 adapter off eBay to test with-> https://www.ebay.com/itm/201781969454 Just waiting on delivery.

I hope someone corrects me if I'm wrong...it's my understanding that the turbo flange used on our Mitsubishi trucks with 4D34 (at least on my 2000 FG639) is a DSM T25 flange, which apparently is slightly different than the standard T25 flange. Furthermore the Holset HX30 series use a T3 flange...

^^ That's going to be your best option if you want a truck with a modern chassis and engine that's turn key.

Wanted to give a plug to these folks -> https://importtruckparts.com/ They've been a great source of used parts for my Fuso that I otherwise can't find on facebook marketplace or afford through the dealer. Make sure to call rather than email

Never would have thought it'd be the rear diff. That's great to know. Another poster here awhile back suggested adding a friction modifier along with the usual rear diff fluid to help things move along.

Mine tops out at 10psi as well

I just installed a boost gauge in mine. Will give the truck a spin this weekend and report back.

My first thought is perhaps 4x4 is still engaged somehow. Perhaps the drivetrain is fighting against dry asphalt?

Great photos! Good to know about the pyrometer placement. I'll be fitting one of those here soon.