Alright guys, I want to replace my turbo (you can look at my tech photo to see why). I would like to know what you guys recommend. Here are some options that I have come up with so far from a previous recommendation:

stock
Hypermax H2E
ATS/Garret
Van Turbo
Big Woof or something like that

I am always looking to save a buck but I don't want to get a piece of junk. The truck has 40K miles and I don't do a lot of heavy towing but usually tow about 10K lbs behind me and up a lot of steep grades (I hate slowing down for hills). What would you guys get? Would I have to get the modified intake/exhaust with the aftermarket outfits? Also, I live in Boise, Idaho so if you know of anyone that does good work, let me know. Thanks in advance for any input.

 

BANKS also makes turbos.

 

Get the ATS Ball-bearing. Expensive, but gets rave reviews from everyone who does it. If you want to get me one while you're at it, feel free.

 

You wouldn't by chance have any contact info for them would ya?
BTW, how expensive?

 

Quite expensive (around 2 large).

The H2 is another excellent choice, but is even more expensive the the ball-bearing, and is way too much turbo for a stock truck.

The van turbo is a very good selection as a stock replacement, but requires a special adapter to fit an F-series. .

Bully Dog's Big Woof is little more than a reworked stocker, unless cost is a major issue I wouldn't bother.

KING: Banks does not make turbo's for PSD's, they make upgrade components for the stock turbo.

 

Isn't it still under warranty? It would be hard to beat a hundred bucks for cost-effectiveness.

 

I too like to save a buck...

When I had to replace my turbo, the dealer wanted 2K for the part, (this wasn't a Ford) and then labor to install.

What I did was to contact the manufacturer and ask for the service centers in the area. I lived in Washington State at the time and found a marine service center who not only stocked but sold me a factory reman unit for $400.00. When I called I asked if they had a replacement for Garett xxxxxx - I didn't mention the application. I installed it myself, and it worked wonderfully.

Just a thought...

 

The truck is still under warranty but Ford will not cover the damaged turbo because there was a busted tab on the air box lid. I didn't realize the after market turbos were so much. I think I will go for a stock replacement. A remanufactured one would be even better (as long as it is dependable).

 

Thanks for clearing that up.

 

Just for the record, my original post was edited by someone other than myself.

I orginally posted links to the two companies that sell ball-bearing turbos. Motorhaven is not one of them (that I am aware of), and that is not my link.

 

Really? So, because they have a crappy air box that breaks and doesn't seal very well even under ideal conditions, they're not gonna cover it? I think I'd yell and scream a bit more - have you tried to escalate to the Ford zone rep?

 

The van turbo is a very good selection as a stock replacement, but requires a special adapter to fit an F-series. .
Cookie88,

What is the difference between the van turbo and an F-series turbo?
I am trying to put an early 99 p-stroke in a 90 model F-350 4x4.

Craig

 

They gave me the 1-800 number for customer service and I went as high as they would let me. No deal. They even admitted that the air box was a bad design but Ford would not let them warranty it.

 

I am sure I replaced the turbo with a new one from Banks....it had impellors and looked like a blender blade (kind of) isn't this the turbo? it even came with a new turbo housing.


http://www.bankspower.com/Component....T03&sysid=SF01


like this thing shows..is that the turbo?

 

Man, that's ridiculous! Did you talk to the local zone rep (not just the crappy 800 no-service clones)? I just can't believe they wouldn't honor the warranty, or at least offer to cover a portion of the cost. If it was my truck, I wouldn't stop calling until I reached William Clay himself

I would really seriously consider filing suit in small claims court - bet that would get someone's attention!