Single Turbo 6.4 - Project 6.4ANNA

It has begun!  ATS has started on turning a Plain Jane Ford 6.4 powerstroke, into a single turbo, twin K16, tire burning powerhouse!  The truck will recieve the following treatment:

• SINGLE AURORA 5500 TURBO SYSTEM-ATS DESIGNED
• TWIN K16 FUEL SYSTEM-ATS DESIGNED
• ATS BUILT 5R-110W
• HEAD STUDS
• 200 HP INJECTORS
• AIR DOG FUEL PUMP

The truck is slated for an all out performance build to test the 6.4 platform and see what it can handle.  The Aurora 5500 is a 74mm turbocharger that is capable of over 900RWHP as a single turbocharger and designed for streetable spool up and massive power.  The single K-16 fuel system is good, but no where near enough fuel to keep up with the added airflow, and thus we opted to develop a twin K-16 fuel system.  With the addition of another High Pressure Fuel Pump, the system is capable of 4 digit horsepower, and the ability to feed the massive 200HP injectors.  Both pumps will be fed by an Air Dog Fuel pump to supply positive pressure from the tank, to the inlets of the K-16's.

The first order of business is to make sure the head is not going to lift under high horsepower, so we are lifting the cab to install ATS head studs.  These will ensure that the head gaskets do not blowout when the turbo is supplying full boost to the cylinders.  Head studs are generally required anytime over 45 psi of boost is made to maintain reliable horsepower.  The 200HP injectors are also being installed at the same time.

Next, we turned to the factory turbos.  They were removed to make way for the new Aurora 5500. For mock up purposes we used a similar sized T-3 housing.  A mount was made where the factory turbos used to be, and the single turbo was installed.  It fit like it was from the factory!  Also, the turbo will be waste gated, and excess exhaust will be routed into the down-pipe.  With the waste gate, boost and drive pressure should be able to achieve 1:1, which is ideal for peak performance, low EGTs, and maximum efficiency.