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Dec 20, 2010 | 08:46 AM

Sullid01

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From: Florida

Turbo Advice

Hi Guys,

So it looks like my turbo seal is blown again after just 14mo. I'm looking for advice on what to do...

Rebuilt the turbo with a kit for $125
Get a new powermax turbo and sell the old turbo (rebuild first?)
Get a non-vgt turbo

Goals with truck - hey more power is always cool, I don't tow. Injectors are not in the near future though. I hate turbo lag and lack of boost/power at low rpms (even if it sacrifices top end power - I'm just not going to drive a truck at 3-4K rpms regularly).

Also any ideas what's up with my turbo seals?

Thanks!!

Dec 20, 2010 | 12:47 PM

smokersteve

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From: CA Sacramento

powermax will work well from stock inj, up to 190cc inj. great turbo.

if you can find someone to buy your old turbo then the re-build would be a good idea.

Dec 20, 2010 | 01:00 PM

adambomb

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i have read good things about the powermax but the one negative thing is turbo lag. i have just read that it is laggier than the stocker by a little but i think if you are running really hot tunning like the SRL++ you have posted in you signature then it may not be as noticeable as a stock truck or a mild tune.

Dec 20, 2010 | 08:46 PM