So I finall have a weekend to install my new/used turbo I've got a early banks non wastegate.. so what kind of boost do these typically put out? My pump is fresh with injectors, new head gaskets (6.9). I was hoping to stay under 10 pounds because the engine does not have studs. The turbo has banks stamped on it.












What do you guys think?

 

My understanding is that Banks designed the kit to stay at or below 10psi, for the non-wastegated at least. I have a non-WG Sidewinder and the most I've seen is 11psi, and even that was just for a flash.

Mike

 

Does yours make decent power when pulling? That's the main reason why I'm doing a turbo. I only pull around 5-6k so really nothing heavy

 

Do you have any pictures of yours?

 

with a muffler you will only see maybe 8-10 lbs boost. with open pipes and the 5 speed i would regularly see 15+ lbs pulling hills at 30,000+ lbs
flat road with no load was good for 12-13 lbs full throttle.

 

I've got 4" now with a mbrp muffler. At best the heaviest I'll ever pull would be 10k

 

My truck lives a pampered life now. The most I have ever towed with it are 4 sportbikes and a bunch of gear, so it's not exactly what I would call 'being worked'. Also, I purchased the truck with the turbo installed, so I wouldn't have a baseline to compare it to NA vs turbo. But, so long as the revs are up, it doesn't seem to care. EGTs can get up there a little on long grades, but power is there.

I have pics of mine I can load later. The computer I'm on right now isn't photobucket-friendly. Were you looking for pics of the turbo specifically, or the whole truck?

Mike

 

Both please I'm trying to figure out how its going to look with the CDR and filter set up as well as pipes

 

Ok and the fun begins, first issue of the day... I cannot get the pipe plug out of the side of the block for the oil feed line! Can I tap into anywhere else? I have tried using heat to get the plug out and still nothing I and up with a rounded head

 

Any ideas where else I can tap in for oil pressure? The head is completely rounded off now, I have been using heat and a really good set of knipex channel lock.... Still no luck whatsoever

 

Ok well after searching the web for a few hrs, I figured I'd use the original port where is the sending unit was. Much like were ATS has you use for there install... pics soon

 

i am pretty sure that is where i took the turbo oil for mine when i put it on back in 89.

 

I figured it would be the easiest, simply because the other oil ports or not easy to get to

 

subscribing to see how it goes. I would like to see pictures also. If you can I'd appreciate it.

 

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