2020 Ford F150 Whipple Tuning and Dyno for Charlie at KC Turbo
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Nov 24th
Charlie Fish from KC Turbo has been a good friend of ID for many years. After he purchased his 2020 Ford F150, he came to ID for some upgrades. He decided to immediately go big with Whipple Stage 2 kit. It was no surprise, if you know Charlie, you know he likes to go big with his builds. Charlie informed us, they only have 91 octane in AZ (no
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What is vane sweep and why is it used?
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Oct 24th
Vane sweep in the Ford 6.0L was developed to help with the turbo stiction. Some signs of your vanes sticking is lack of power, delayed/erratic shifts, excessive popping through intake, black/white smoke. It acts like a turbo failure, which it kind of is, but in this case the only thing that fails is the vanes stick due to corrosion. Ford updated turbo design and as
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Ford 6.0L Powerstroke VGT Turbo Operation and diagnostics
Posted by ID Speed Shop on 2023 Aug 25th
The 6.0L Powerstroke is a diesel engine commonly found in Ford trucks, and it utilizes a Variable Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) to enhance its performance and efficiency. The VGT turbocharger is designed to provide better throttle response and increased power across a wide range of engine speeds.Here's how a VGT turbo operates in a Ford 6.0 Powerstroke:Variable Geometry Design: U
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