Brian's '96

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Are you going to run a hood scoop for that new air intake? What's the air intake temp sensor going to tell you about the air temp now? Speaking of that, where are you going to put the AIT sensor?

That's a good question David and definitely a concern that's been running through my head. Right now I plan to locate the sensor in close proximity to the MAF and not make any adjustments until justified with real world testing. I thought about buying a temp gauge and mounting the sensor in various locations during varying conditions to see what the actual temperature difference is. That will take any guess work/trial and error out, should a move need to be made. Have you got any suggestions before I proceed?

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I can't wait to see this truck, you have done a lot of very nice work on it!

Thanks for the good words Tom. I was just checking out your thread and noticed the 2lb valves. How is that working out? Do you like it? Here's my set-up in progress. Still have to make a mounting plate for the prop valve.

[BajaF250]

Hey Brian,
That is just a very nice setup, period. I think you'll like the proportioning valve... it sure adds a nice abilty to adjust, especially in the dirt. My rear end used to slide around on me and I've taken care of that with the adjustablility.

I put the 2lb valves in to keep the pedal up and they work great, I'd absolutely do it again.

[David Kennedy]

Are you going to run a hood scoop for that new air intake? What's the air intake temp sensor going to tell you about the air temp now? Speaking of that, where are you going to put the AIT sensor?

That's a good question David and definitely a concern that's been running through my head. Right now I plan to locate the sensor in close proximity to the MAF and not make any adjustments until justified with real world testing. I thought about buying a temp gauge and mounting the sensor in various locations during varying conditions to see what the actual temperature difference is. That will take any guess work/trial and error out, should a move need to be made. Have you got any suggestions before I proceed?

I recommend getting a scan tool that lets you read the intake air temperature (IAT) sensor in real time. Then you'll want to put the IAT sensor as close to the air filter as possible. That should give you the most accurate representation of the temperature of the air that the engine in sucking in. Then all you have to do is compare the intake air temperature with whatever the ambient temperature is. Ideally, the two temperatures (IAT and ambient) will be the same--but most intake systems do an awful job at preventing hot underhood air from getting sucked into the engine. Even in the best case scenarios (typically with stock intake systems) you will still see a 10 to 20 degree increase in IAT over ambient. I've also noticed that the IAT temperature will rise noticeably when the vehicle is in Park--due to lack of airflow around the vehicle. And I've even seen the IAT numbers rise when in traffic--due to reduced airflow as well as the heat emanating from the vehicles in front of me.

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[Polarcub]

Brian I am so jealous you have made so much progress on the bronco. Wish you could have joined us today your Bronco would have looked good out there.

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Will this pitman arm work on my box? It's from a '06?? Excursion. I'm wanting to use it to quicken the steering a tad because it's .5" or so longer and it's beef compared to the stock unit.

[MOSS2]

I am guessing you would need the Super Duty Box with the large sector shaft to use that Excursion pitman. Then comes the question of what is the ratio of a super duty box compared to the standard ford box?

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I am guessing you would need the Super Duty Box with the large sector shaft to use that Excursion pitman. Then comes the question of what is the ratio of a super duty box compared to the standard ford box?

Yeah, after comparing the spline count...nope. One more per quarter.

[SteveG]

You could cut a stock arm and extend it. Of course that will put more load on a supposedly questionable sector shaft.

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You could cut a stock arm and extend it. Of course that will put more load on a supposedly questionable sector shaft.

Yeah, one that I've already broken. Haha! I guess if there were any "factory" options I would have known about it already, anyway.

[BajaBronco13]

What side will you be on Brian at the 1000? We'll be on the San Felo side. Hopefully we can see your Bronco then. Keep hammering man it is looking really good.

Chris

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Creepy Bronco.

[ChaseTruck754]

Halloween bronco! Awesome pic.

[ryan B]

I was at a local wrecking yard looking for a new pitman arm, and pulled one off an early 90's bronco, and next to it there was a realy 90's maybe late 80's f250. the f250 pitman arm just a bit longer like you want, and way more materal. So i pulled both of them, and they were interchangable.

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Thanks for the info Ryan. That looks like a good way to go.


Here's a couple shots of the ambulance drag link vs the '97 F250 that I've been running for a couple of years now. Notice how the eye is positioned different on the two of them. Also notice I lengthened the driver's side to compensate and honestly can't say I've noticed any adverse affects from the different position. The F250 is also a larger diameter all the way through. Both of them have a bend inboard of the eye, which makes that the weakest point. Mine is bent from a couple of hard it's. I think it will get replaced with another F250 link and I'll beef it up around the bend.








This one represents the difference in girth a bit better. Sorry for the blurry picture.

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Baby steps...

[SteveG]

I think this is the first time in a LOOOOONG time that those shocks have actually held a truck up!

[philofab]

What ever happened with the tender and slider?

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I think this is the first time in a LOOOOONG time that those shocks have actually held a truck up!

No doubt. Haha! Still a ways before they get to do what they're made for, too.