Goodbye 38R!






New mount installed



Turbo and Intake Spider in



PAssenger side IC Tube



Completed Install!!! I was able to use my complete Intake system from my TYMAR, except need to use a 22* bent 4" pipe. fought with that for an hour trying to figure it out.








Also, got it running, and it ran like dog *****. I was stumped. should have known right away, but didnt unfortunately. Anyway, tried a few different things, thought it was a massive exhaust leak, but didnt think it could be because we made sure everything was tight, took our time with the install. Anyway, was about to give up for the night, and Dale at TYMAR was going to give me a ride home when Jacob called me back. I had text him the symptoms, and he said, "What did you do?" I replied with, All i did was swap turbos!!" He said, is there a Valve cover harness disconnected?" I said, " I dont think so, but will check" "Holy *****, drivers side VC Harness was completely out!" Its amazing how easy those things can get knocked loose. Truck runs great. Built about 34psi immediately on an easy run getting onto the highway. So was driving home and truck was cruising at 0 PSI of boost, and was really weird. Once i got home, check the boost line and it melted in half. Must have broke the zip tie holding it during the install and didnt realize it, and it rested on the turbo and melted. easy fix for tomorrow.

Overall my impressions with this turbo are very good, i definitely love it, less whistle and seems to have much more top end. Will drive it some more tomorrow.

Anyway, Jacob, i cant thank you enough, this was a fun day.

And another huge Thanks to Greg for coming out and giving me a hand, it was good to have you there for some of the bigger part of the job, and thanks for lunch also!

Fuel system will be coming, i am waiting on an AIrdog 2, and oil is in my future, just dont know when. Being a homeowner, the funds arent quite there for everything

I do have a few things left over from the swap that are for sale. Anyone looking for a Super Duty 4" Downpipe? the KCM SS Crossover from Strictly is for sale. and a couple other odds and ends.

 

they are sweet arent they? much better than the 38r. i was hitting 34-35 lbs of boost on my stock injectors with my h2e. cant wait to see what it does with the new stage 1's......

 

What are you going to do with the old 38R

 

Looking good Ken

 

PM sent to you sir

 

Oh yes, much better than a 38R, tho the 38R was fun, it just isnt enough turbo for Hybrids, thats for sure. I will not recommend a 38R anymore for anythign above Stage2s.

38R has already been sold, sorry fellas.

 

Ken you really need to update your sig.I know that dyno number and track time has changed.

Very nice upgrade by the way.

 

Dyno and Track times have not changed yet! But i do need to update the sig!

 

You did break the zip-tie on install, look at the pictures.

Looks good Ken! I do think it woulD look better on my truck though

I would also like to see the dyno numbers now, it has to get you where you want.

 

PM sent about the exhaust

 

That looks awesome!

 

Good job Ken, look forward to seeing the difference.

 

Thanks MArk, im really liking it.

 

This turbo pushes your powerband up in the rev range, yes? I know my 38R does that, and since I don't rev out the engine ever, it's turned out to be not the best upgrade. But then, I think every replacement turbo will do that. I need to find a setup that spools up earlier for more instant boost... which may mean living with the stocker.. blech.

 

Kinda wish I had went this way but the 38r is SO much more affordable.