Building a 12V for the Ford

asauer

asauer

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Hey all- I've been a member for awhile, but mostly just been a ghost and sitting back reading. I'll be short about it- I am building a 12V for my '94 Ford. The 'ol IDI diesel just wasn't enough power, the body was getting rough, and I needed an excuse to redo both. I've always wanted a Cummins in it.
I have an '89 12V out of a Chevy C60, which is at the machine shop now. I also have a '97 cab&chassis 180HP Cummins, with #6 rod hanging out. I am using the p-pump for my '89.
What would you all reccommend for machine shop work, etc? I am most likely going to do a small (towing) twin set, shooting for not more than 500HP, if that.
Basically, I am trying to figure out what pistons/injectors/turbos I should run. I want the truck to keep the EGTs down for towing, start well in cold weather, but still have a good amount of power. I will probably hook it to a sled a few times as well.
As far as budget goes, I'm like most people- I want to get power for the cheapest feasible.

Thanks alot.
 
a fresh stock rebuild should do fine for a 500HP DD unless you really want to spend more. I would do a Helix 2 Cam for low end air flow and a HX35/40 Hybrid over a smaller S400 for a quick spooling, towing twin set.

Lavon
 
a pretty much stock Cummins will make that kind of power all day long, without getting to pricey.

I would go with a cam like Lavon suggested
 
Would it even be neccessary to go with marine pistons or the like? I made a potential mistake in having the '89 (VE) piston tops ceramic coated, and the skirts teflon coated. Now that I know a little more, I should opt for something like marine pistons while I'm at it, correct? I still have 4 good '97 pistons as well...
 
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