6.9L & 7.3L 093 Turbo Upgrade Kit
You have just purchased the finest turbo system available for the 6.9 and 7.3 liter diesel engine. The following information will assist you in the installation of your ATS turbo system.
IMPORTANT: It is very important to read all the instructions carefully prior to any installation of your turbo system. Normal mechanical and safety procedures should be followed.
1. Disconnect both batteries at the negative terminals.
2. Remove the air cleaner and the air cleaner canister from the engine.
3. Remove the 1/2″ nut holding the wire loom clamp to the rear engine lifting bracket.
4. Remove the rear engine lifting bracket.
5. On the 1983-1992 year models, the vacuum block located above the right bank valve cover (passenger side) needs to be unbolted from fire wall. Then, if the vehicle has sound insulating blanket covering the fire wall, you must remove one half or approximately 14″ off the passenger side using a utility knife. If there is any insulation that is left hanging loose, it should be retained to the fire wall using the screws removed from the passenger side. Next, reinstall the vacuum block, using an 1/8″ drill bit, three inches more to the passenger side and three inches higher than the original location.
NOTE: On the 1992 1/2 and new trucks, the vacuum block has been relocated to the drivers side inner fender
6. On vehicles with an automatic transmission, you need to remove the 1/2″ cap screw holding the dipstick tube and vacuum line to the bell housing. Remove the dipstick tube. Next on 1983-1988 year models, move the vacuum line to the drivers side of the transmission and then secure the vacuum line to the transmission with a 1/2″ cap screw. Reinstall the 1/2″ cap screw on the passenger side of the transmission. On some 1991 and all 1992-1993 trucks, there is a ground strap on the back of the right cylinder head (passenger side). Remove the ground strap from the back of the cylinder head and bolt it to the top of the head, using one of the valve cover bolts on the passenger side.
NOTE: There are different dipstick tubes for the C6 and the E4OD Transmissions.
7. Using a pry bar or a piece of 2″ pipe, Bend the lip on the fire wall rearward directly behind the right bank head (passenger side), where the head shield is riveted to the body.
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