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Old 08-11-2017, 08:28 PM
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Turbo upgrade for towing

I've been thinking of doing a turbo upgrade to help with towing and help clean up smoke, I've heard that the kctp38r is a good turbo for pulling on smaller injectors.. just curious what all is out there

1995 7.3l powerstroke
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TS 6 pos chip
Wicked Wheel II
S&B cold air intake
Full Force Stage 1.5 Injectors
Diamond Eye 3 inch down pipe - 5 inch straight
 
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With a T4 turbo mount you can have lots of choices. Read signatures to get a better idea.
 
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^^ what Glenn said. If I had the capital that would be my next upgrade. I'm running a D66 design for the super dutys and it's laggy, but I'm sure I need new tunes as mine were written for a stock TP38 and and my sig mods. Soon tho I'm going the T/4 route and go with bigger sticks, and an upgraded tranny.
 
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Whose tunes are on that TS chip?
To get the most out of those injectors you may want to consider an upgraded HPOP and e fuel as well.
I agree with the T4 style turbos. Many great options
 
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Originally Posted by 97-psd
Whose tunes are on that TS chip?
To get the most out of those injectors you may want to consider an upgraded HPOP and e fuel as well.
I agree with the T4 style turbos. Many great options
I've thought of going to e fuel for a while now.. I've heard that the set up from strictly diesel is a good one or the air dog set up is decent
 
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DIY kits are pretty easy and will save you some $$. What tunes are on that chip?
 
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Is that a set of canned tunes?
 
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Is that a set of canned tunes?
I believe so but I'm not sure I've been planning on changing it out for a hydra or something more customizable
 
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With those injectors you really need someone to write some tunes specifically for your truck. It won't get the most out of it until you do. Finish any other mods you want to do, then get that thing tuned!
 
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Originally Posted by RhinoRidener7
I've thought of going to e fuel for a while now.. I've heard that the set up from strictly diesel is a good one or the air dog set up is decent
Lol,"air dog" get off the dodge dodge forums. That junk isn't anything for our trucks. Get strictly,Marty's,d.I.y.etc with filters and pump on the frame . just search on here there 100s of write-ups.
 
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I went with the strictly diesel e-fuel kit, but instead of a SD pump or one they offer I went with the Walbro pump in prep for larger injectors. Was very easy to install (just don't mess up the turbo o-rings when reinstalling the turbo), and you're good to go.
Filters mounted on the frame with the pump, pre and post pump.
 
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I picked up a mark Fugazzotto kit. He has stuff on youtube to show what he sells. it's a nice kit. his e mail is marksf9@aol was a good price too.
 
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