6.0 turbo and head
06-12-2016, 07:28 PM
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6.0 turbo and head
I want to do some tinkering on my truck. What's the stock 55mm turbo capable of safely without putting head studs into it. I don't want to be doing head gaskets any time soon. I've got a torn CAC boot and I'm losing serious boost. I'm maxing out at 21 lbs. Any recommendations for this? I've seen metal CAC boots but I have not messed with an intercooled engine.....ever. I've done non intercooled engines do any advice would be great.
06-12-2016, 07:42 PM
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You should be making 28psi or so. Replace the torn CAC boot.
06-12-2016, 07:43 PM
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I got REALLY oily cac boots.....like really oily. What else is wrong?
06-12-2016, 07:45 PM
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Also. I'm getting a LOT of turbo lag. Takes about 5 seconds to really spool up.
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06-12-2016, 08:14 PM
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So besides the torn cac boot. Is anything else gonna cause me to lose 7psi? The tear is a small one. Maybe 1/2 inch long.
06-12-2016, 08:23 PM
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Thats enough to lose 7 psi,trust me.Sounds like you need to call RiffRaff.
06-12-2016, 08:25 PM
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You could have a sticky turbo, leaks in the up pipes or a combo of the two as well.
06-12-2016, 08:29 PM
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Besides ripping apart the engine. What else can I do to clean up a sticky turbo?
06-12-2016, 09:25 PM
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Besides ripping apart the engine. What else can I do to clean up a sticky turbo?
Pull the turbo and take it apart. Clean up the unison ring, vanes, center section and put it back together.
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Is the EGR deleted? Haven't got much over 20 PSI since I did the delete.
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How long does it take to pull it? I don't want to end up spending money where I don't need to. Ate there seams and such I have to replace?
06-12-2016, 09:32 PM
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Is the EGR deleted? Haven't got much over 20 PSI since I did the delete.
My EGR is deleted but I was getting the same numbers before.
06-12-2016, 09:50 PM
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How long does it take to pull it? I don't want to end up spending money where I don't need to. Ate there seams and such I have to replace?
It doesn't take long. It's quick if the v band clamps have been turned the right way.
Pulling the alternator makes it easier to get the turbo out but it isn't necessary.
06-12-2016, 09:54 PM
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What's the turn around time. I can not afford for it to be down for more than a few hours. It's my SD and I drive bout 3k miles/month.
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