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PowerMax 2 or the KC 1.5?

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Old 01-12-2017, 07:26 PM
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PowerMax 2 or the KC 1.5?

Everything installed to support increased power and the stock turbo is showing signs of wear... it's time to upgrade. I've heard the PM1 is an EGT maker, not looking for that, anything on the PM2 or KC 1.5?

I plan to revise the tune, want to tow so won't go higher than this and most likely will stay stock injectors for now. This should put me into the 500hp range as the next is a transmission upgrade. Reality, I'm probably close to this already.

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I've seen KC's in action,I like um
 
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I'm leaning that way Bill. Just wanted to hear what someone that has one says about each.
 
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I believe if you go p max you have to have tunes written,KC is plug and play
 
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Hold out a little longer on the KC. Charlie is coming out with a ball bearing Stage 2 this spring. Lower EGTs and quicker spool up.
I'm not sure about the tuning aspects of the KCs, but you should call him and ask away.
 
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I had the intake off the other day, radial play is starting to develop. I'm not sure if the 360° bearing will fix that or if I need a turbo. I'm thinking this is a good excuse to upgrade and take advantage of the mods I've installed and have a little more fun while at it.
 
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Originally Posted by WatsonR
I had the intake off the other day, radial play is starting to develop. I'm not sure if the 360° bearing will fix that or if I need a turbo. I'm thinking this is a good excuse to upgrade and take advantage of the mods I've installed and have a little more fun while at it.
I'm right there with you Randy. Once I get some things sorted out, I planned on doing the 1.5, but now I'm interested in the BB Stage 2.
 
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