Peak Performance
Waddell has always had a love for rolling coal, but his desire for diesel isn't just limited to the later models on the road.
"I've always wanted to do a classic conversion," says Waddell with a smile. "I saw the Suburban and immediately knew I wanted it, and the deal was way too good to pass up."
Once he made it back to his home in Burleson, Texas, Waddell started to make his dream of a classic conversion come to life. Wasting no time, he went after horsepower with an Industrial Injection 64mm turbo and an Industrial Injection Dragonfly P7100 pump to keep up with the extra power of the new turbo.
With the pump, a set of modified Bosch 370hp injectors were set in. Waddell followed up by installing a custom delivery valve to introduce more fuel for a little extra burn. There was already a significant difference in the Suburban's response, but Waddell knew where he wanted it to be and there was still much to be done before he could call it a day.
Next on Waddell's list of performance installs were a fresh set of ARP head studs and Hamilton valve springs, followed by a trip under the truck for an Industrial Injection three-piece exhaust manifold and a 4-inch turbo back exhaust. The icing on this cake didn't come until Waddell made his way back to the transmission.