1984 International Air Force Bus

[Booyah45828]

Nope, no turbo here. At 2000 bucks I don't find the dollars/enjoyment ratio to be there where I'd want it to be. I run the thing less then 150 miles a year, and there are no hills to worry about.

I thought about flipping the manifolds around and running a custom pipe above the engine between the two banks and running an hx35 that I have on it. But once again, the cost and effort still wouldn't be worth it as far as I'm concerned.

I did a lot of research though on it so I can answer some questions if you have any specific ones.

I'd try to use the exhaust manifolds off your truck engine for your setup to work easier. Otherwise you'll have to custom fabricate the up pipes to the turbo. You'll have to see how they will work with the bus firewall though.

I'd save the money on the electric fans. I doubt you'll see a benefit. I'd run what you have as far as radiators. Mine seems sized fairly large from the factory. Get the gauges setup and watch how hot you run and upgrade if necessary.

[Famousinternetjesus]

FYI
@booyah
Ended up cancelling my order with banks engineering. While I know them to have a great reputation and would prefer a product with their name on it, I'm opting for this kit:

http://www.gohypermax.com/ProductDis...e-81f189b5d8e9


It is made to install without any issues in an s1700.
I hear you you, if I didn't have no less than three cross country journeys planned this year maybe it wouldn't be a priority for me either haha. As it is I'd like he extra go power. If you ever do feel like biting the bullet it does seem
Like hypermax is the most simple to
Install.

[Booyah45828]

Originally Posted by Famousinternetjesus

If you ever do feel like biting the bullet it does seem like hypermax is the most simple to install.

Hell they didn't have that kit for the s-series internationals the last time I was looking. That should be exactly what you need.

A turbo on yours will make the engine a night and day difference. Add in your new manual trans and you should have a real hot rod. Hopefully your zf5 and the brownie will work well for you.

I agree with you on the hypermax you got. At the time I was looking(2+years ago) I thought that all the kits available would have required too much modification/fabrication for what I was paying. Now I'm not saying the banks or any other stuff is junk, most of it is pretty good. But if I have to fab/hack most of the kit to make it work, I might as well just fab it all, because I'm sure I could have saved money on it.

Let us know how it all works out!

[Famousinternetjesus]

Turbo installed flawlessly here is an update on the journey of the machine for those interested.

Underlying moisture from a leaky window over the winter has led me to rip up my hardwood floors. Geez what a but load of useless weight. Innever really liked the floor anyway so I'm taking it as an opportunity. I will be adding a rubber layer for sound dampening and then insulation and plywood.
I've had a local shop totally overhaul my engine, they can do a better job than I ever could, they have better tools and knowledge etc.
I'm installing a spicer 5756-b transmission instead of the Allison auto. It's a five speed direct With granny first. I will have 15 forward speeds.
It's taken a lot of reading and crawling under the bus, but I have determined it doable.
I've always wanted to drive a twin stick rig, so I'm building one. Any questions? Hahah

[opus]

No questions but I'll sell you a B model Mack with a 5&4 with a 4 spd brownie. That will give you.....ummm......80 forward, if I did the math right. A gear for any season!

[Famousinternetjesus]

Wait, a 5, a 4, and another 4??? 3 sticks???

[opus]

5 spd main trans, 4 spd aux...[known as a Quadraplex] with another 4 spd brownie. 3 sticks, yep.

[Famousinternetjesus]

I'm so jealous of whatever life you live to casually have a truck like that. What year is it?

[Famousinternetjesus]

I watch videos of guys shifting old 50s, 60s and 70s rigs all the time, I call it truck porn hahaha.

[opus]

Not mine, a friend's. We're both B model Mack people, he's just thinning out his herd.
These are what I learned to drive on and drive for a lot of years.

1958 Mack B72

[Famousinternetjesus]

God what an amazing base that would be for a truck house. I have ideas about a huge flat bed with a very short trailer one it sideways at the front, (trailer chassis removed and Tralee bolted down) and stake
Body sides with canvas roof. Ultimate hauler for anything and everything plus worlds most hillbilly sleeper cab.

But seriously, guys like you should
Make modern day truck drivers ashamed. There are guys driving giant Volvo over the road tractors with auto 18 speeds that have no business driving a station wagon much less an 18 wheeler. Guys like you who drove real trucks make me envious. I wish I could afford your truck, it's beautiful. I could do some pretty profitable hot shot towing with that rig. 3 sticks, what's the shift pattern on a setup
Like that. I know most brownies go through atleast direct and over on each gear, I can't even imagine what the pattern would be on a triple stick rig.

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by Famousinternetjesus

Turbo installed flawlessly here is an update on the journey of the machine for those interested.

Underlying moisture from a leaky window over the winter has led me to rip up my hardwood floors. Geez what a but load of useless weight. Innever really liked the floor anyway so I'm taking it as an opportunity. I will be adding a rubber layer for sound dampening and then insulation and plywood.
I've had a local shop totally overhaul my engine, they can do a better job than I ever could, they have better tools and knowledge etc.
I'm installing a spicer 5756-b transmission instead of the Allison auto. It's a five speed direct With granny first. I will have 15 forward speeds.
It's taken a lot of reading and crawling under the bus, but I have determined it doable.
I've always wanted to drive a twin stick rig, so I'm building one. Any questions? Hahah

We love you, Jesus

[Famousinternetjesus]

Did I mention I now have two tiny Pygmy goats in addition to my dog? Haha. They will be coming across the country with me as well.

[Robin97396]

You're very brave to travel with goats anywhere.

[Tango]

Yikes!...ONE MORE goatmobile here? Where are the "Haulin Oats & Goats kids?

[Famousinternetjesus]

The goats can be little trouble makers, but they are actually pretty puppy dog like, You can see them and my dog if you look at my Instagram, (same name as on here). The goats will certainly not be loose. This trip is going to be extra cozy as I'm loading 2 5.9 cummins engines which I bought for a steal in and hauling them with me as well. Between the two engines and huge goat cage, I sure am glad I kept my interior open and minimal. With the wood stove in underbed storage and the couch dismantled, I can place each engine directly in fronted the drive axle , side by side with an aisle in the middle.

[Famousinternetjesus]

I also have a frame which fits a full length truck cap mounted on the roof securely at 4 structural points. This is generally intended as a removable, temporary storage addition for using when stayin somewhere long term, but readily abandonable as truck caps are a dime a dozen. However I don't see why I can't put a fairing in front of it, put a sheet of ply down as a flat surface, and house the goats up top for the drive. Obviously with plenty of hay and grass etc. they let me pick them up like they are dogs, so carrying them up and down would be easy. I just want to avoid adding a flat vertical sail to provide more wind load. Any ideas on a rapidly buildable and cheap roof fairing about 2 1/2 feet tall by all means share your thoughts.


My bus is only a 8 window and a 3x5 crate is a huge item to fit, hence why I want to put them up top, not to mention avoiding smell in the bus and making it easier to clean etc.

[crazycal]

Originally Posted by Famousinternetjesus

I also have a frame which fits a full length truck cap mounted on the roof securely at 4 structural points. This is generally intended as a removable, temporary storage addition for using when stayin somewhere long term, but readily abandonable as truck caps are a dime a dozen. However I don't see why I can't put a fairing in front of it, put a sheet of ply down as a flat surface, and house the goats up top for the drive. Obviously with plenty of hay and grass etc. they let me pick them up like they are dogs, so carrying them up and down would be easy. I just want to avoid adding a flat vertical sail to provide more wind load. Any ideas on a rapidly buildable and cheap roof fairing about 2 1/2 feet tall by all means share your thoughts.


My bus is only a 8 window and a 3x5 crate is a huge item to fit, hence why I want to put them up top, not to mention avoiding smell in the bus and making it easier to clean etc.

You know the rules.

[Famousinternetjesus]

Lol ok ok I'll document the whole trip on Instagram @crazycal

I take it you don't have a cool, inexpensive roof wing idea? I don't exactly want to put anymore holes in my roof. Preferably it would be removable. I want to make it out of plastic or fiberglass board rather than sheet metal. I'm thinking a rectangle 3x8 feet. Curved such that it can be rotated and angled down until it matched the roof curve, and mount it to the frame, and the truck cap, and simply run a bead of silicone at the mating surface between the fairing and the roof. The curve could cut from quality ply, or a rolled piece of tube whether it's metal or heavy guage PVC. The rectangular surface could be made from plexiglass.

[Robin97396]

You don't like those goats very much, do you?