starting a build, any recomendations or tips appreciated
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starting a build, any recomendations or tips appreciated
Ive got a 1993 w250 and im planning on building it up when i get back from afghanistan. im looking for more reliability as it is going to be my primary vehicle and daily driver. but i still also want some power. I was thinking aftermarket injectors, turbo, and either a transmission rebuild or new transmission all together. Any recomendations on these parts or any other upgrade options would be greatly appreciated.
#2
Find a good used HX35 turbo, they can be found for a reasonable price. I would go no larger than a 5X.012 or a 7X.010 injector and that would make a good combination for this turbo. I opted for a heavy duty rebuild on my A518 with a low stall converter over a 47RH with lock up. Just personal preference as I heard the lock up on the 47RH isn't as good as I want it to be.
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a buddy of mine is recommending an hx35-40 hybrid and a set of 5x.010 injectors. Any thoughts on that? and what are the differences between an hx35, and the hybrid. and what kind of differences would i be looking at between the two power wise? and the truck is an automatic as of now and im not sure if i want to convert to manual or stay automatic. any recomendations on a replacement automatic tranny or rebuild kit?
Last edited by dpd1stgen; 07-25-2013 at 02:47 AM.
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A solid performance rebuild will cost you $1500-3500+ and then a TC to back it all up is an easy 500-1000+.
I've basically got a $5000 drivetrain (although not what i paid) and a $2,500 NV4500 swap is not only half the price, i'd be willing to bet its got better performance and will probably last longer. But since i got it for the steal i did, im going to give the ATS drivetrain a shot for awhile and see if they really hold up to their name.
I've basically got a $5000 drivetrain (although not what i paid) and a $2,500 NV4500 swap is not only half the price, i'd be willing to bet its got better performance and will probably last longer. But since i got it for the steal i did, im going to give the ATS drivetrain a shot for awhile and see if they really hold up to their name.
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a buddy of mine is recommending an hx35-40 hybrid and a set of 5x.010 injectors. Any thoughts on that? and what are the differences between an hx35, and the hybrid. and what kind of differences would i be looking at between the two power wise? and the truck is an automatic as of now and im not sure if i want to convert to manual or stay automatic. any recomendations on a replacement automatic tranny or rebuild kit?
Nothing wrong with the A518 with a proper rebuild. That is what I have in my 92. After working a few bugs out of it, I like it. What you put into it depends on how you intend to use it. I built mine for towing. Steel pinion gears, shift kit, and low stall TC is all I upgraded. The rest is stock.
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