stock turbo up

[JMK777]

dose anyone out there modify stock turbos (lb7) to preform better or even sell a modified one ? I would like to gain more power but still run in a stock truck class.

 

[LarryJewell]

I think Fleece Performance is working on one

 

[McRat]

Boy, that has been an old dream of mine that never got off the ground. Yes, Brayden at Fleece has some VNT ones, but no production LB7 pieces yet.

You could perhaps figure a way to control the Fleece VNT, and that way you would be Work Stock Legal and have the advantages of the VNT.

I really wish I knew more about electronics; I'm trying, but still don't know enough yet.

 

[Brayden]

I have a BW K31 2.8 charger stuffed into an LLY housing... It's pretty interesting

 

[JMK777]

what is a BW k31

 

[McRat]

Borg Warner K31, an A5000 style, IIRC.

 

[Brayden]

Yes.. K31 cartridge.. billet wheel 2.8" inducer. I think the Airwerx chargers and GT42's are going to work better though. I don't like the K31 turbine.. It's too restrictive IMO.

 

[JMK777]

what vehicle would that come off of

 

[McRat]

IIRC, the K31 is a Borg Warner aftermarket replacement part for OTR trucks that normally gets the GT42 (94) so they can capture some of the replacement part market. Engines like Detroit Diesel Series 60 get these.

 

[Brayden]

Exactly.. One turbo to replace like 6 part numbers for the 12.7 series 60's.

 

[McRat]

I think the only thing trick about an A5000 is that it's a T3 mount. K31's are normally T4/T6 mount. Seems 172743 is the BW P/N? Dunno.

 

[Brayden]

Yeah and the A/R of that housing is very tight.. Wastegating an A5K is about the best thing you could do to one.

Part number is correct!

Brayden

 

[McRat]

http://www.turbos.bwauto.com/products/turbochargerCommercialVehicles.aspx

I wonder where you get a K365?

 

[JMK777]

I'm getting some ideas know.

 

[Brayden]

Or S595.. that's a BIG turbo!

 

[Brayden]

Boy, that has been an old dream of mine that never got off the ground. Yes, Brayden at Fleece has some VNT ones, but no production LB7 pieces yet.

You could perhaps figure a way to control the Fleece VNT, and that way you would be Work Stock Legal and have the advantages of the VNT.

I really wish I knew more about electronics; I'm trying, but still don't know enough yet.

Perhaps I can give that dream some wings... :drool::driving:

 

[Steve O]

Brayden, Ok I'm listening. what's the skinny on the LB7?

 

[Brayden]

Just another turbo from FPE

Bolts on with no pedestal, adjustable wastegate, and will be available in 60mm-71mm ranges.

 

[LB7Diesel]

:cool2: When will this be available?

 

[Steve O]

Compared to stock,, what kind of #s are we talking about? 30-40 psi?

The Series 60 Turbo your talking (for LLY, LBZ) about I'm assuming is an EPA04 version?