Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) quick Q

[cowboy up]

ok my truck was dynoed @546hp ill be damned if it dont feel like it i mean yah i kick the S*** outa all the fords but it doesnt feel like its that fast any idas???

 

[Forrest Nearing]

what kind of turbo?

 

[cowboy up]

stock hx35 with bigger compressor wheel from banks the boost guage only goes to 35 it pegs about 2 secounds after i hit the throtle

 

[cowboy up]

i dont know if its from the gears or what

 

[Forrest Nearing]

that's why... put a real turbo on there, and you'll probably have to wear a diaper the first time you take it from 2500-3500rpm in 3rd



also, the 4. 56's probably aren't helping you much... I realize that w/ the gears, 35's, and stock turbo, it's probably a monster off road, but those are really hurting you when you're racing that PSD or Duramax on the highway... some 3. 54's and a B1, and that thing would be killer!



Forrest

 

[Forrest Nearing]

you beat me to it! yeah, the gears ain't helping...



Forrest

 

[cowboy up]

lol but its a monster outa the hole ... how does a bigger turbo help

 

[CNichols]

I bet it would feel faster if you got some new tires to..... I know everyone bashes those thornbirds for many reasons but man are those things heavy (i had some on a 95 F*rd with a worked big block) , one bird is probly equal to two of say a Goodyear MTR of the size.

 

[cowboy up]

yah i got some regular 35 s i might stick on just for kicks

 

[Forrest Nearing]

lol but its a monster outa the hole ... how does a bigger turbo help

try running around the block while breathing through a soda straw... that's your stock turbo... now take the straw out of your mouth so that you can breathe freely. that's a bigger turbo.



Forrest

 

[cowboy up]

oooo ok i get it now