Aftermarket Turbos

LarryJewell

LarryJewell

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Why are we seeing aftermarket turbos coming up for sale fairly often in the various forums. Are the aftermarekt turbos not living up to expectations? What are the reasons for the constant upgrades and why not just buy one and stick with it, after all we have the best tuning tools available to us :D What turbos are ya'll running that you would recommend to the rest of us who are on the fence and about ready to buy? Aurora?, Htt, etc.....
 
Kat

Kat

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I think everyone keeps wanting more :eek:

It an never ending circle. Bigger is always better right :cool2:

I am temped to throw a HTT and dual fueler on Wendy just for one race :eek:
 
Kat

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PS- I think Casper is going to get Turbo 16 or 17 this week. I have lost count :rofl:
 
LarryJewell

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So what do ya'll do with the rejects? Is there a rehab program for unwanted turbos, I dont mind providing a home for one...:D
 
sweetdiesel

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LarryJewell said:
is there a turbo out there that will clean up the smoke in my avatar, without additional tuning? :baby:
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ya the GT 1000:D


you put a turbo on and get the feel for power....WOW i like this,then you think HMM that was a good mod,but i still want a little more

you then discuss and beg the wife.....and she says do whateva the hell you want:eek: you then sell your turbo and go bigger,now you dont have enough fuel....back to wife,with gifts from the shiney gods and tell her this is the last thing....you add more fuel and blow the crap out of the motor,,,,you then sell your turbo and get a pedal bike:D


if your not towing go big! the first time
 
Kat

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sweetdiesel said:
you then discuss and beg the wife.....and she says do whateva the hell you want:eek: you then sell your turbo and go bigger,now you dont have enough fuel....back to wife,with gifts from the shiney gods and tell her this is the last thing....you add more fuel and blow the crap out of the motor,,,,you then sell your turbo and get a pedal bike:D
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:rofl::rofl::rofl:

Wait how come I don't fit that picture:confused: I'm using buying shit to blow up his truck:chicken:
 
McRat

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Turbos bring out my feminine side.

I have a turbo for formal occasions,
one that matches my eyes,
two to go to work in,
a special one when I'm feeling wild,
a couple I bought but haven't found the right shoes to go with them yet...

:D
 
02freighttrain

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Seriously, or somewhat. The most important thing I see, is getting away from the T3 ped and moving up to the T4. Drive pressure kills pistons. Some big (2") custom riser pipes couldn't hurt either. I spoke to a Dmax engine builder today who is running a smaller 2.8 charger on a T4 housing. He/She said it spools faster and makes more power than the 3.0 charger he/she was running (credible source). 1,400 max egt's. So, where should we go? Twins? I'm Not convenced yet. We are alway's so concerned about intake flow and frequently forget about the exhaust side of the charger. When heated air packs up against the charger it get's hotter. (egt's). Efficiency applies to both sides of boost maker.
 
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ripmf666

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Hmmm thought wendy wasnt going any faster Kat lol. I'm getting the feeling for twins, Think tax time is goingto built motor and dual cp3s and mybe twins after that.
 
sweetdiesel

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02freighttrain said:
Seriously, or somewhat. The most important thing I see, is getting away from the T3 ped and moving up to the T4. Drive pressure kills pistons. Some big (2") custom riser pipes couldn't hurt either. I spoke to a Dmax engine builder today who is running a smaller 2.8 charger on a T4 housing. He/She said it spools faster and makes more power than the 3.0 charger he/she was running (credible source). 1,400 max egt's. So, where should we go? Twins? I'm Not convenced yet. We are alway's so concerned about intake flow and frequently forget about the exhaust side of the charger. When heated air packs up against the charger it get's hotter. (egt's). Efficiency applies to both sides of boost maker.
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after installing the HTT and BD pedistal, my drive pressure dropped in 1/2 or more and it spools very very easy
the HTT would be a great choice over a stock turbo, I honestly think that its better for your truck than the stocker:eek:
2" up pipes would be nice a t4 and headers, also getting rid of the puny stock down pipe



larry, if and when you decide on a turbo....keep in mind your love for smoke;):D
 
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sweetdiesel said:
after installing the HTT and BD pedistal, my drive pressure dropped in 1/2 or more and it spools very very easy
the HTT would be a great choice over a stock turbo, I honestly think that its better for your truck than the stocker:eek:
2" up pipes would be nice a t4 and headers, also getting rid of the puny stock down pipe



larry, if and when you decide on a turbo....keep in mind your love for smoke;):D
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Heck he's got a 3 inch down pipe hidden in there. Larry you didn't tell Simon?
 
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McRat said:
Turbos bring out my feminine side.

I have a turbo for formal occasions,
one that matches my eyes,
two to go to work in,
a special one when I'm feeling wild,
a couple I bought but haven't found the right shoes to go with them yet...

:D
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I wish I had a bunch of extra turbo's, all mine have been tried and trashed or have been upgraded from. Your so lucky :D
 
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Mike

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02freighttrain said:
Seriously, or somewhat. The most important thing I see, is getting away from the T3 ped and moving up to the T4. Drive pressure kills pistons. Some big (2") custom riser pipes couldn't hurt either. I spoke to a Dmax engine builder today who is running a smaller 2.8 charger on a T4 housing. He/She said it spools faster and makes more power than the 3.0 charger he/she was running (credible source). 1,400 max egt's. So, where should we go? Twins? I'm Not convenced yet. We are alway's so concerned about intake flow and frequently forget about the exhaust side of the charger. When heated air packs up against the charger it get's hotter. (egt's). Efficiency applies to both sides of boost maker.
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I want your a5k when you get away from the t3 flange. :D
 
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