Sidewinder Turbo System - Base Kit without Exhaust System, Muffler or Gauges
Sidewinder Turbo, Wastegated for use with 1983-1993 Ford 7.3L Truck
*BUYER WILL NEED TO FABRICATE COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (Exh Manifold Cross-over Pipe is Included)
- The Power To Stop Traffic
- Engineered Performance
- Gain up to +82 hp and +143 lb-ft (rear wheel)
- Tow uphill 53% quicker
- 29% more MPG
- Ultimate upgrade for classic diesels
- Emissions compliant: CARB EO D-161-36
Fits F-250/350/450
1983-1987 CDR Relocation #42243 required
| Wastegated Sidewinder turbo system | Stock | Banks | Improvement | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower, best gain | 176 hp (3000 rpm) | 260 hp (3000 rpm) | +84 horsepower | 48% more (3000 rpm) |
| Torque, best gain | 360 lb-ft (1400 rpm) | 503 lb-ft (1500 rpm) | +143 lb-ft torque | 40% more (1500 rpm) |
| Solo: 0-60 mph acceleration, time* | 15.57 sec | 9.54 sec | -6.03 sec | 39% quicker |
| Solo: 40-60 mph acceleration, time* | 7.97 sec | 4.74 sec | -3.23 sec | 41% quicker |
| Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, time* | 27.3 sec | 17.24 sec | -10.06 sec | 37% quicker |
| Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, time* | 13.64 sec | 8.65 sec | -4.99 sec | 37% quicker |
| Towing: 0-60 mph acceleration, distance* | 1,507 ft | 951 ft | -556 ft | 37% less distance |
| Towing: 40-60 mph acceleration, distance* | 1,014 ft | 644 ft | +370 ft | 36% less distance |
| Maximum speed, hill-climb, towing (6% grade)* | 47 mph (2nd gear) | 72 mph (3rd gear) | +25 mph | 53% faster |
| Fuel economy, solo** | 22.2 mpg | 24.5 mpg | +2.3 mpg | 10% better mileage |
| Fuel economy, flat towing** | 10.0 mpg | 11.5 mpg | +1.5 mpg | 15% better mileage |
| Fuel economy, mountain towing** | 10.2 mpg | 13.2 mpg | +3.0 mpg | 29% better mileage |
| Exhaust temperature, mountain towing** | 1150F | 1050F | -100F | 9% lower EGT |
*As tested by Trailer Life magazine. Truck weight with driver and full fuel: 6,580 lbs. Towing weight with trailer: 12,940 lbs.
**As tested by Trailer Boats magazine. Towing weight with boat-trailer: 13,850 lbs.