12ValveDakota
Diesel Smoke
I just recently found this forum, wow a 2WD diesel pulling site! How can life get any better
A little info about what I am doing. I have been pulling V-8 minirods for several years and we recently decided to start a 2WD midweight small truck class. Diesel engines are allowed, so naturally I am going with a Cummins. I have a 95 model 12 valve and NV 4500 trans and I'm building the truck from a 94 Dakota.
I have read and reread forums and posts till I am crosseyed. :bang I am on a budget (who ain't) so for now the injectors and dv's, head bolts, and head gasket will stay stock. I already have the timing set at 16.5 degrees, 2 mm added to the rack travel, and I am planning on running it without a plate or afc foot. For starters I am going with a 3K GSK also.
Enough ramblin already.... I know the stock WH1C turbo is going to limit me a lot, and I am having a hard time understanding all the turbo numbers and sizes. I found a HX50W with a 17 CM int. wastegated ex housing, (I think that's a good one??), he says the compressor has a 63mm inducer and 97mm Exducer, and the turbine is 72mm and 88mm. The guys wants $300 for it and he says it is in good shape. Can I get this one spooled with stock inj and dv's? Are these numbers good for what I'm doing or bad? I know that some of the early pulling turbos were built on HX50s. Can somebody give me some help.....please.
A little info about what I am doing. I have been pulling V-8 minirods for several years and we recently decided to start a 2WD midweight small truck class. Diesel engines are allowed, so naturally I am going with a Cummins. I have a 95 model 12 valve and NV 4500 trans and I'm building the truck from a 94 Dakota.
I have read and reread forums and posts till I am crosseyed. :bang I am on a budget (who ain't) so for now the injectors and dv's, head bolts, and head gasket will stay stock. I already have the timing set at 16.5 degrees, 2 mm added to the rack travel, and I am planning on running it without a plate or afc foot. For starters I am going with a 3K GSK also.
Enough ramblin already.... I know the stock WH1C turbo is going to limit me a lot, and I am having a hard time understanding all the turbo numbers and sizes. I found a HX50W with a 17 CM int. wastegated ex housing, (I think that's a good one??), he says the compressor has a 63mm inducer and 97mm Exducer, and the turbine is 72mm and 88mm. The guys wants $300 for it and he says it is in good shape. Can I get this one spooled with stock inj and dv's? Are these numbers good for what I'm doing or bad? I know that some of the early pulling turbos were built on HX50s. Can somebody give me some help.....please.