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83 diesel needs more HP!


babydee

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Anyone have any hints or tips for squeezing just a few more HP from the 2.2l Perkins that is getting me passed by Semi's in 2nd gear going 34mph uphill? PLEASE?!?

I'd like to add a turbo, but I cant find any info on these guys...

thanks:icon_pepsi:
 


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If you can't go through it or around it, then go over it.
cummins 4Bt swap
6.5 Turbo Diesel swap (don't worry, it is a Detroit Diesel, not a chevy motor)
mercedes turbo diesel swap

sorry, there is just no way to get more power from that perkins.
 
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Cut holes through the floorboards and Flintstone it. Those are Rollscanardly's.
They roll down one hill and can hardly get up the next. :icon_rofl:

I like the jet engine idea.
 

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Propane :headbang:
 

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I'd try to crank the pump up some. Most diesel injection pumps can be tweaked. If you go too far it will wash the rings and will use oil like a whore, so don't get carried away with it... if it is smoking really badly you went too far.
 
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run a qt of non detergent 30 wt oil (1.98 @ dollar general) with every full tank. it wont get you more power but it will keep you from destroying your fuel pump on the ULSD
 
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