Must Be Time...
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Must Be Time...
Hey Guys,
Well its been a great summer so far and I've been working the crap outta the truck. My buddy put his boat in the water last weekend and backed in a little too far and cause some damage to the fuel system, so he asked if I could come up and get it..it was an 05 F-150 x-cab 4x4, so I put it on the car trailer and towed it home.
Well the turbo hose popped off again, not fully but it was comming off, I could tell cause the sound from the turbo was different. Anyway I guess its time that I look into the Garrett Power Max or something similar. I have alredy rebuilt it twice, my fault for not driving it enough.
For those of you with this tubo, how do you like it. Matt at Gearhead is already aware of my potential purchase and has a tune for me ready to install so I am seriously looking for one now.
How is the throttle response compared to the OEM turbo, also for those off you who may not drive every day have you heard of any sticking issues or so they do something to help combat that.
Last but not least who has the cheapest price?
Thanks,
Sarge
Well its been a great summer so far and I've been working the crap outta the truck. My buddy put his boat in the water last weekend and backed in a little too far and cause some damage to the fuel system, so he asked if I could come up and get it..it was an 05 F-150 x-cab 4x4, so I put it on the car trailer and towed it home.
Well the turbo hose popped off again, not fully but it was comming off, I could tell cause the sound from the turbo was different. Anyway I guess its time that I look into the Garrett Power Max or something similar. I have alredy rebuilt it twice, my fault for not driving it enough.
For those of you with this tubo, how do you like it. Matt at Gearhead is already aware of my potential purchase and has a tune for me ready to install so I am seriously looking for one now.
How is the throttle response compared to the OEM turbo, also for those off you who may not drive every day have you heard of any sticking issues or so they do something to help combat that.
Last but not least who has the cheapest price?
Thanks,
Sarge
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Thanks Max,
Matt at gearhead told me I could bolt it right up and run it but the lag with stock tuning would be noticeable. Im going to nurse the oem one for a bit til I save some money. I had Matt limit my boost to 25 psi so hopefully the boot wont pop off anymore.
I think I may get a hold of RiffRaff and see if there boots are any better.
Thanks Again for the info.
Sarge
Matt at gearhead told me I could bolt it right up and run it but the lag with stock tuning would be noticeable. Im going to nurse the oem one for a bit til I save some money. I had Matt limit my boost to 25 psi so hopefully the boot wont pop off anymore.
I think I may get a hold of RiffRaff and see if there boots are any better.
Thanks Again for the info.
Sarge
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Thanks Max,
Matt at gearhead told me I could bolt it right up and run it but the lag with stock tuning would be noticeable. Im going to nurse the oem one for a bit til I save some money. I had Matt limit my boost to 25 psi so hopefully the boot wont pop off anymore.
I think I may get a hold of RiffRaff and see if there boots are any better.
Thanks Again for the info.
Sarge
Matt at gearhead told me I could bolt it right up and run it but the lag with stock tuning would be noticeable. Im going to nurse the oem one for a bit til I save some money. I had Matt limit my boost to 25 psi so hopefully the boot wont pop off anymore.
I think I may get a hold of RiffRaff and see if there boots are any better.
Thanks Again for the info.
Sarge
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Thanks Max,
Matt at gearhead told me I could bolt it right up and run it but the lag with stock tuning would be noticeable. Im going to nurse the oem one for a bit til I save some money. I had Matt limit my boost to 25 psi so hopefully the boot wont pop off anymore.
I think I may get a hold of RiffRaff and see if there boots are any better.
Thanks Again for the info.
Sarge
Matt at gearhead told me I could bolt it right up and run it but the lag with stock tuning would be noticeable. Im going to nurse the oem one for a bit til I save some money. I had Matt limit my boost to 25 psi so hopefully the boot wont pop off anymore.
I think I may get a hold of RiffRaff and see if there boots are any better.
Thanks Again for the info.
Sarge
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RiffRaff,
Will your hoses work with a Banks I/C and pipes, also thanks for the fast turn around on my AE...hope you guys had a good time at the meet.
Sarge
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Sarge,
What was your turbo over-boosting to?
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Powermax + stock sticks + tuning = Yippie!!!!
Powermax + 155's or 190's + tuning = holy #%)#)# )#$)# batman....
Powermax is a good turbo for someone that still tows, uses their truck as a truck, and appears completely stock on the outside....
Love it I wont be going back to a stock whistle anytime soon...
Powermax + 155's or 190's + tuning = holy #%)#)# )#$)# batman....
Powermax is a good turbo for someone that still tows, uses their truck as a truck, and appears completely stock on the outside....
Love it I wont be going back to a stock whistle anytime soon...
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Banks I/C fittings and pipes are larger diameter. I ordered a new set of hoses from Banks, it wasn't too bad, similar to the cost of other aftermarket hoses/boots.
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If you used another vendor could you pm me and I will order a couple new couplers and clamps. The OEM one works but the bend isnt right.
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I called Banks directly and told them which parts from the kit I needed. The do direct sales, so they can deal with you directly. The problem is, I think they work on commission, so nobody wants to help you for a small purchase.
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I would like to know about the sticking on the power max as well. But I guess the problem is created by me and my lack of use.
Sarge