turbokinetic
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- Jan 29, 2008
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Hey folks I'm David, 32y/o, work for a Caterpillar dealer in Alabama and have many and varied interests. Most of my hobbies center around cars, electronics, and helping other people learn on both the above! My job now is a dual roll as a trouleshooter and field service techncian; and trainer on AgChem equipment.
I've worked at a local car shop on BMW and Benzes, worked at a dairy, and spent the past 9 years on the road working on heavy equipment all over the southeast.
I have been a GM man for ever, but I do have a Ford company vehicle, a 2002 F450 Super Duty. It's a service truck and has been an incredible vehicle for over 300,000 miles. 7.3 all the way!!!!
This is a picture of me (after my first haircut in more than 10 years)...
My vehicles are...
A 1983 Century, ex-diesel T-Type (wrecked and junked):
A 1986 Century T-Type (clone) turbo intercooled (my primary car):
And recently got a 1984 Century Olympia that is getting a turbo and EFI fuel injection conversion.
I found her in a junk yard in north AL and bought for about scrap value. Mostly original from 1984, 34,000 original miles, and an Olympic edition with all trim and good interior.
The turbo and EFI are installed and partially tuned but the engine is deteriorating and needs to be rebuilt. That's going to be my first "real" post. This car is the main reason I'm here, to learn about how I can reinforce this engine.
Here is a picture of how she was when I found her:
Here's a couple pictures of the engine as it sits now:
Also here's my 1972 Nova with EFI 305V8:
Here's my company vehicle, White Bessy the Service Truck. I've seen many a mile and made lots of happy customers working in this truck!
Lots of gadgets inside - I have been a custom car guy for years and this truck has been fully gadgetized and customized. Everything needed to work day or night and be self-sufficient.
She's powered by a mighty (and slightly boosted) 7.3 PowerStroke. In 300,000 miles she has needed a set of injectors, an oil pump, 2 water pumps, and a couple sets of alternator and belt tensioner bearings. You can see the 70 CFM VMAC VR70 rotary compressor and 200A alternator which not only powers the truck but doubles as a welder and 24V jump-starting system.
There is more about all my cars and other pictures in my web page. It's linked at my signature below.
Other online lists and forums I read are are A-Body.net, 60degreeV6.com, GM-ECM and DIY-EFI.org mailing lists, JYturbo mailing list, rarefwdgmabody list.
Thanks,
David
I've worked at a local car shop on BMW and Benzes, worked at a dairy, and spent the past 9 years on the road working on heavy equipment all over the southeast.
I have been a GM man for ever, but I do have a Ford company vehicle, a 2002 F450 Super Duty. It's a service truck and has been an incredible vehicle for over 300,000 miles. 7.3 all the way!!!!
This is a picture of me (after my first haircut in more than 10 years)...
My vehicles are...
A 1983 Century, ex-diesel T-Type (wrecked and junked):
A 1986 Century T-Type (clone) turbo intercooled (my primary car):
And recently got a 1984 Century Olympia that is getting a turbo and EFI fuel injection conversion.
I found her in a junk yard in north AL and bought for about scrap value. Mostly original from 1984, 34,000 original miles, and an Olympic edition with all trim and good interior.
The turbo and EFI are installed and partially tuned but the engine is deteriorating and needs to be rebuilt. That's going to be my first "real" post. This car is the main reason I'm here, to learn about how I can reinforce this engine.
Here is a picture of how she was when I found her:
Here's a couple pictures of the engine as it sits now:
Also here's my 1972 Nova with EFI 305V8:
Here's my company vehicle, White Bessy the Service Truck. I've seen many a mile and made lots of happy customers working in this truck!
Lots of gadgets inside - I have been a custom car guy for years and this truck has been fully gadgetized and customized. Everything needed to work day or night and be self-sufficient.
She's powered by a mighty (and slightly boosted) 7.3 PowerStroke. In 300,000 miles she has needed a set of injectors, an oil pump, 2 water pumps, and a couple sets of alternator and belt tensioner bearings. You can see the 70 CFM VMAC VR70 rotary compressor and 200A alternator which not only powers the truck but doubles as a welder and 24V jump-starting system.
There is more about all my cars and other pictures in my web page. It's linked at my signature below.
Other online lists and forums I read are are A-Body.net, 60degreeV6.com, GM-ECM and DIY-EFI.org mailing lists, JYturbo mailing list, rarefwdgmabody list.
Thanks,
David
