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there is a great write-up in the tech folder on how to clean and refurbish your turbo for about $125 in parts. I am planning on trying it soon.
I have been interested in the answer to your question as well, and so far I'm not sure there is a good answer. It seems that most of the other turbos available are really meant for performance. A non-VGT turbo might solve the vane sticking problem (they have no vanes)- they are expensive and for the most part all about performance.
I have been interested in the answer to your question as well, and so far I'm not sure there is a good answer. It seems that most of the other turbos available are really meant for performance. A non-VGT turbo might solve the vane sticking problem (they have no vanes)- they are expensive and for the most part all about performance.
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Technically that is correct. Turbos are best at constant speed. They do not accelerate well resulting in "turbo lag". They are great for generators, highway trucks, etc.
A belt driven blower does rob some power from the engine but gives an instant response. If you are constantly changing speed, such as when snow plowing, it might be a better solution.
Can you get a belt driven blower for the PSD? Probably not enough room without cutting the hood!
A belt driven blower does rob some power from the engine but gives an instant response. If you are constantly changing speed, such as when snow plowing, it might be a better solution.
Can you get a belt driven blower for the PSD? Probably not enough room without cutting the hood!
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For stop and go, I wouldn't suggest a 64mm turbo unless he is really going to go lower in gearing(min. 4.30 gears).
Now for towing, you can't beat the 64mm turbo. It's great. Hauls consistently well for ~16k worth of horse flesh. "Holds" egts very well around the 1050-1100°F range. Bad thing is that it isn't for the faint of heart when it comes to modding the vehicle.
I would suggest non-vgt, but at the very least that's going to require a tuner to let the computer know not to look for a VGT input.
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Technically that is correct. Turbos are best at constant speed. They do not accelerate well resulting in "turbo lag". They are great for generators, highway trucks, etc.
A belt driven blower does rob some power from the engine but gives an instant response. If you are constantly changing speed, such as when snow plowing, it might be a better solution.
Can you get a belt driven blower for the PSD? Probably not enough room without cutting the hood!
A belt driven blower does rob some power from the engine but gives an instant response. If you are constantly changing speed, such as when snow plowing, it might be a better solution.
Can you get a belt driven blower for the PSD? Probably not enough room without cutting the hood!
If you want to really geek out, you can have a small roots doing boosts instantly, feeding it into the turbo for second stage...
A better solution than twin sequential turbos that are still not as fast.
Geeze.. what did I just talk myself into???
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Please post pictures!!!!
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How much do you actually drive this truck and does it sit for long periods of time?