Update on Van Turbo install
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Update on Van Turbo install
hey guys...
after installing the van turbo and felpro gaskets last wed nite, i put about 200+/- on the truck and as muekster suggested check the up pipe bolts. i was able to get about 3/4 turn on all 4 top bolts. i checked for boost leaks with a homemade tester and fixed the couple leaks. before tonite i thought the truck ran great...after the tightening and fixing leaks...the truck runs AWESOME
the turbo does take a little while to get up to psi, but once its there, it pulls like crazy. but even at the low rpms with 1 or 2 psi of boost cruising, the truck still has gobs of power. so glad i did this mod...only regret(of sorts) is that i couldnt afford the bellowed up pipes. im just going to keep checking the bolts every so often and make sure they are tight. anyone know how tight to take the bolts? dont want them to break or strip out
thanks a lot..
after installing the van turbo and felpro gaskets last wed nite, i put about 200+/- on the truck and as muekster suggested check the up pipe bolts. i was able to get about 3/4 turn on all 4 top bolts. i checked for boost leaks with a homemade tester and fixed the couple leaks. before tonite i thought the truck ran great...after the tightening and fixing leaks...the truck runs AWESOME
the turbo does take a little while to get up to psi, but once its there, it pulls like crazy. but even at the low rpms with 1 or 2 psi of boost cruising, the truck still has gobs of power. so glad i did this mod...only regret(of sorts) is that i couldnt afford the bellowed up pipes. im just going to keep checking the bolts every so often and make sure they are tight. anyone know how tight to take the bolts? dont want them to break or strip out
thanks a lot..
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I have paraphrased Guzzle's write up into a list for ya.
Write-Up: Welcome to Pocket's International UP-Pipe Replacement Web Page
Diesel Power Mag has a good article too: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/f...des/index.html
Originally Posted by Guzzle
Up-Pipe to Y-Collector: 21 ft/lbs
Turbo pedestal bolts: 18 ft/lbs*
Turbo mounting bolts: 35 ft/lbs*
Up-Pipe to Exhaust Manifold: 19ft/lbs
Y-Collector to Pedestal: 50 in/lbs
*According to Garrett
Turbo pedestal bolts: 18 ft/lbs*
Turbo mounting bolts: 35 ft/lbs*
Up-Pipe to Exhaust Manifold: 19ft/lbs
Y-Collector to Pedestal: 50 in/lbs
*According to Garrett
Diesel Power Mag has a good article too: http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/f...des/index.html
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another quick update...redid the collector because wasnt to my liking...im not sure you understood about the lag. i wouldnt call it lag, but i would say when you want boost, its there. cruising at 55-60 boost is 1-2psi, but when i want power, its still there. i dont like the word "lag" to describe this. anyone thinking of a van turbo...DO IT..and thank me later
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another quick update...redid the collector because wasnt to my liking...im not sure you understood about the lag. i wouldnt call it lag, but i would say when you want boost, its there. cruising at 55-60 boost is 1-2psi, but when i want power, its still there. i dont like the word "lag" to describe this. anyone thinking of a van turbo...DO IT..and thank me later
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