90 F150 problems

[CHenry]

Man you weren't messing around. I gotta research 10 hours to do a one hour job. But I hate making mistakes. Also why I don't let other people work on my stuff. I know I'm more careful and get the details right. The work I have seen from shops lately, even the dealer is just atrocious.

That was my 1 ton ford dually. I knew diesels inside and out back then. We'll ford diesels at least. Getting more power of of one was my passion...that's how I melted pistons, excessive heat temps in the cylinders. I was an expensive hobby for sure. That new long block with some other accessories was $10k.
Thought I'd be divorced over that alone when I told the wife... lol I had an 08 f-250 weighing in at 9900 lbs and on 35s with a 4" lift that ran a high 10 second 1/4 mile. I had the cab off of it 2 times also lol. That truck was scary fast. I'd eat any corvette in an eighth mile.

 

[montesa]

That was my 1 ton ford dually. I knew diesels inside and out back then. We'll ford diesels at least. Getting more power of of one was my passion...that's how I melted pistons, excessive heat temps in the cylinders. I was an expensive hobby for sure. That new long block with some other accessories was $10k.
Thought I'd be divorced over that alone when I told the wife... lol I had an 08 f-250 weighing in at 9900 lbs and on 35s with a 4" lift that ran a high 10 second 1/4 mile. I had the cab off of it 2 times also lol. That truck was scary fast. I'd eat any corvette in an eighth mile.

That is insane. 10.99? How far into 10s? I've ridden motorcycles for many years and I couldn't get on one and make a 10 second pass without a year of practice. Safely at least. Why did you choose the hardest way to go fast?? That's no joke. 20 years ago it wasn't common for anyone to cover a 1/4 that fast without extremely deep pockets or savant technical skills.

@swampratt
Wonder what his best build could run assuming he's not building a car only for the 1/4.

I will say it used to be the difference between a 10.99 and a 10 flat was like 20k and a lot of skills.

 

[CHenry]

That is insane. 10.99? How far into 10s? I've ridden motorcycles for many years and I couldn't get on one and make a 10 second pass without a year of practice. Safely at least. Why did you choose the hardest way to go fast?? That's no joke. 20 years ago it wasn't common for anyone to cover a 1/4 that fast without extremely deep pockets or savant technical skills.

10.8s and this was in about 2010. Diesels were popular then for getting more power and speed out of for fun. I'd, tape a Benjamin to the dash in front of my passenger and tell em it was there's if they could reach it in an 1/8 mile or they owed me a Benjamin.
I made alot of beer money that way lol. Launch in 4 wheel drive and powerbrake to boost the turbo to 30...never lost that bet. 550 hp and 1180 lbs of thrust.
Good times.

 

[montesa]

10.8s and this was in about 2010. Diesels were popular then for getting more power and speed out of for fun. I'd, tape a Benjamin to the dash in front of my passenger and tell em it was there's if they could reach it in an 1/8 mile or they owed me a Benjamin.
I made alot of beer money that way lol. Launch in 4 wheel drive and powerbrake to boost the turbo to 30...never lost that bet. 550 hp and 1180 lbs of thrust.
Good times.

That is so cool. Bet it was a blast. That is freaky fast but I guess that diesel torque is something different. Hope to one day have those mechanical skills. But I gotta watch YouTube for four hours to understand timing and boost. I would be so happy with any vehicle I could fix completely that could run a 12 second 1/4.

 

[CHenry]

That is so cool. Bet it was a blast. That is freaky fast but I guess that diesel torque is something different. Hope to one day have those mechanical skills. But I gotta watch YouTube for four hours to understand timing and boost. I would be so happy with any vehicle I could fix completely that could run a 12 second 1/4.

Lol, I watched a 45 min youtube on how to rebuild a Garret turbo. They wanted like $1800 for a new one, said you can't buy a rebuilt. BS I rebuilt it for $55 and alot of extremely careful handling. Them wheels spin at 60,000 rpms with full boost and they shatter easy also.

 

[O4L]

It's white,96, regular cab, long bed, 4x4, 302 auto. 161k miles. 4r70w transmission that was rebuilt about 15k miles ago. New battery. Fresh oil. New back glass. 4r70w is Known for being a good transmission. Power windows work great. Fresh tag and clean title. Next I'm doing door handle and window sweeps and all fluids. With a little more tlc on little things wouldn't be surprised if it goes the distance. It's a lot cleaner now but this is when I got it. It's in decent shape all and all. If you're really interested send me a pm and we can talk about it. I'll make you a better deal than you'll get from anyone else. I would sell my 90 also if a buyer fell in my lap but I probably won't ever list it.View attachment 522258

Cool truck. I definitely would like a 4wd if I can get one. I just don't think my big self can fit behind the steering wheel on a regular cab.

 

[montesa]

Cool truck. I definitely would like a 4wd if I can get one. I just don't think my big self can fit behind the steering wheel on a regular cab.

I can put a weight loss program in the glove box for you.

 

[montesa]

Lol, I watched a 45 min youtube on how to rebuild a Garret turbo. They wanted like $1800 for a new one, said you can't buy a rebuilt. BS I rebuilt it for $55 and alot of extremely careful handling. Them wheels spin at 60,000 rpms with full boost and they shatter easy also.

Yeah you either have to have skills or deep pockets to go that fast with anything. No one is gonna argue with that statement.

 

[CHenry]

Yeah you either have to have skills or deep pockets to go that fast with anything. No one is gonna argue with that statement.

Absolutely and "we" had deep pockets but I didn't want to tell my wife I had to spend another $1800 after buying a new longblock diesel engine lol.
We were on a mission to get debt free and my hobby was interfering somewhat.

 

[montesa]

@O4L
Thanks for the pm but I should share what I was going to say. Why not.

So 3500 for the truck as it sits. Only for established forum members. I'm not trying to make money on these necessarily. It's a hobby. But would rather not lose more than my time.

It's not the truck for you if you're not willing to be handy about it. I'm not looking to sell to anyone other than the guy that knows and just pulls up and puts cash in my hand. I can't take any responsibility for the thing. It needs lots of things that are cheap if you do it yourself but will cost a million with a mechanic. When I bought it I didn't ask any questions for that reason. The price was fair so questions would just be annoying. So that's the know what you're doing and show up and see it runs and drives and put the money in hand price. I'll make less than 800 on the deal probably for taking a chance. That doesn't include my time either. And no, you can't have it for 3500 if you're not O4L.