new member 92 typhoon # 60
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VermontTy
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Re: new member 92 typhoon # 60
Welcome to the crowd....where are you located?
Some stuff that is always a good idea to have on a stock truck are generally "safety" modifications. This includes a Walbro 255liter/hr fuel pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, aftermarket boost gauge (stock gauge is notoriously inaccurate), replace the stock metal intercooler lines with 3/4" heater hose, upgrade the stock intercooler pump with a high flow Johnson or Jabsco pump, hotwire the intercooler pump to run when the key is on, and install a 160 degree thermostat.
This stuff doesn't get you more power per say, or really do much for performance, but it allows you to set the correct fuel pressure, allows you run have enough fueling at WOT (wide open throttle), run the truck cooler, and helps keep IAT's (intake air temps) down by running the intercooler constantly; just good stuff to have.
Take a look at www.sytyarchives.com and click on the "how to" button on the left; there is a lot of good information there as well. Again, welcome.
-adam
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Forgot to talk to the turbo question. There really isn't a set period for turbo replacement / rebuild. It all depends on how its been taken care of. If you look at your turbo, you'll see an orange rubber 90 degree elbow attaching to the front of the compressor housing. Remove that (along with the large intake tube across the top of the radiator). This will expose the compressor wheel, shaft and nut on the turbo. You'll notice that the orange elbow will most definitely have a coat of oil on it; don't worry about that, its normal. With your fingers, reach in and grab the nut and give it a wiggle up and down, then in and out. Play should be minimal. If you have noticeable slop (I've read 1/8" or so, but don't quote me) in either direction, it might be a good idea to start looking for a replacement at some point in the future.
Welcome to the crowd....where are you located?
Some stuff that is always a good idea to have on a stock truck are generally "safety" modifications. This includes a Walbro 255liter/hr fuel pump, adjustable fuel pressure regulator, aftermarket boost gauge (stock gauge is notoriously inaccurate), replace the stock metal intercooler lines with 3/4" heater hose, upgrade the stock intercooler pump with a high flow Johnson or Jabsco pump, hotwire the intercooler pump to run when the key is on, and install a 160 degree thermostat.
This stuff doesn't get you more power per say, or really do much for performance, but it allows you to set the correct fuel pressure, allows you run have enough fueling at WOT (wide open throttle), run the truck cooler, and helps keep IAT's (intake air temps) down by running the intercooler constantly; just good stuff to have.
Take a look at www.sytyarchives.com and click on the "how to" button on the left; there is a lot of good information there as well. Again, welcome.
-adam
EDIT
Forgot to talk to the turbo question. There really isn't a set period for turbo replacement / rebuild. It all depends on how its been taken care of. If you look at your turbo, you'll see an orange rubber 90 degree elbow attaching to the front of the compressor housing. Remove that (along with the large intake tube across the top of the radiator). This will expose the compressor wheel, shaft and nut on the turbo. You'll notice that the orange elbow will most definitely have a coat of oil on it; don't worry about that, its normal. With your fingers, reach in and grab the nut and give it a wiggle up and down, then in and out. Play should be minimal. If you have noticeable slop (I've read 1/8" or so, but don't quote me) in either direction, it might be a good idea to start looking for a replacement at some point in the future.
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Re: new member 92 typhoon # 60
how many miles mine has 34,xxx miles and i had to replace the o2 sensor and the idlerarm and it needs balljoints i just havent gotten them in yet
how many miles mine has 34,xxx miles and i had to replace the o2 sensor and the idlerarm and it needs balljoints i just havent gotten them in yet
Re: new member 92 typhoon # 60
I'm located in Olney, Maryland. The mileage on the Ty is 108,850. I went to take the tires off today to check the suspension, and I don't have the tool to remove the wheel covers, is there a way to remove the cover without this tool? With an adjustable fuel pressure regulator how do you kno what to adjust it to?
I'm located in Olney, Maryland. The mileage on the Ty is 108,850. I went to take the tires off today to check the suspension, and I don't have the tool to remove the wheel covers, is there a way to remove the cover without this tool? With an adjustable fuel pressure regulator how do you kno what to adjust it to?
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Re: new member 92 typhoon # 60
With a fuel pressure regulator, you can get into the correct ballpark on fuel pressure just by knowing the truck is stock with this and that added. To really dial it in, you should look at the O2 mV reading on some kind of scantool, which is a nice lead in to that. Investing in diagnostic software like Diacom, Datamaster or TunerPro RT is a great idea as well. It lets you plug into the ALDL plug under your steering column and see real-time what your computer is seeing and doing.
To get the covers off, you can use a large flathead screwdriver. The company that made the locks orignialy is McGard Innovative Security Products. They might be able to give you a center cap lock wrench if you cannot get them off. After removing mine, I just replaced them with stainless allen head bolts; if someone wants them bad enough....more power to them.Xyanafalk said:
With a fuel pressure regulator, you can get into the correct ballpark on fuel pressure just by knowing the truck is stock with this and that added. To really dial it in, you should look at the O2 mV reading on some kind of scantool, which is a nice lead in to that. Investing in diagnostic software like Diacom, Datamaster or TunerPro RT is a great idea as well. It lets you plug into the ALDL plug under your steering column and see real-time what your computer is seeing and doing.