Thanks lukecline, my mistake on that post.

 

My drive pressure gauge is plumbed in at the front of the engine were the back pressure sensor would be. I've got a Exhaust Backpressure Sensor Code Eliminator from Black Cloud Diesel. The port is 1/8 in pipe. Perfect size to plumb to. I used a 12 in piece of copper then ran plastic inside.

 

Is this turbo just a simple swap?? What else besides the tranny would I need to upgrade?

 

It's a direct bolt on. Nothing else is needed. Come over to Morgantown and I'll take you for a spin.

 

Take a look at the pics in my gallery. Click on mods. You'll see what this Turbo can do.
These are the results from Haisley's pull in Summitville In. I drove my truck home. The tow truck blew a turbo boot.
STOCK TURBO DIESEL CLASS

1 EVAN DAVIS LEESBURG OH 2003 CHEVY 289.76
2 DAN MUSSELMAN LOGANSPORT IN 1996 DODGE 275.08
3 MATT McINTOSH URBANA OH 2005 CHEVY 274.93
4 RAYMOND GOWER GREENVILLE OH 2001 CHEVY 272.41
5 KEVIN BARR MORGANTOWN WV 2000 FORD 266.81
6 BILL MARSTELLAR MORGANTOWN WV 2004 CHEVY 264.95
7 CHAD VAUGHT BOGGSTOWN IN 1999 DODGE 262.11
8 JOHN SHRIVER PLAIN CITY OH 2001 DODGE 261.03
9 CHRIS HENDERSHOT BARGERSVILLE IN 1999 FORD 254.60
10 LOGAN HARRINGTON URBANA OH 2003 CHEVY 247.31
11 BRAD ROBINSON ELWOOD IN 2001 DODGE 241.98
12 JUSTIN MONTGOMERY GAS CITY IN 1998 DODGE 235.32
13 ANDY LANDEN PORTLAND IN 2005 FORD 232.50
14 JOSH CRAW NOBLESVILLE IN 2001 DODGE 230.69
15 CHRIS WILSON OHIO CITY OH 2001 DODGE 225.83
16 KENNY THOMPSON FRANKLIN IN 2003 CHEVY 222.36
17 MITCH PIERCE ELWOOD IN 1997 FORD 215.40



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STREET DIESEL CLASS
1 TERRY COPPESS ELWOOD IN 1998 DODGE 309.08
2 LUKE THOMAS BRAZIL IN 1994 DODGE 302.39
3 RICK SMITH ANGOLA IN 2004 CHEVY 291.04
4 MIKE SCHINLAUB ELWOOD IN 1997 DODGE 280.35
5 CARL SUGG MARION IN 1997 DODGE 279.66
6 SCOTT AMOS SUMMITVILLE IN 1995 DODGE 278.89
7 DARREN SMITH DALEVILLE IN 2000 D0DGE 276.49
8 CHRIS HARNESS CLAYTON IN 2001 DODGE 275.97
9 DANNY MANSFIELD GUYSVILLE OH 1991 DODGE 262.85
10 KEVIN BARR MORGANTOWN WV 2000 FORD 254.93
11 BILL MARSTELLAR MORGANTOWN WV 2004 CHEVY 254.35
12 DAN BARMES CICERO IN 1997 DODGE 253.80
13 CHAD VAUGHT BOGGSTOWN IN 1999 DODGE 253.77
14 GREG ARN CONVOY OH 2001 DODGE 249.70
15 JOHN SHRIVER PLAIN CITY OH 2001 DODGE 245.27
16 KEVIN REUM FARMLAND IN 2000 DODGE 244.68
17 JOE KUPFERSCHMID KOKOMO IN 2000 FORD 243.97
18 TERRY BIGGS NOBLESVILLE IN 2001 DODGE 239.48
19 DAN MUSSELMAN LOGANSPORT IN 1996 DODGE 234.80
20 PHOEBE ALEXANDER ELWOOD IN 2005 FORD 234.15
21 BRAD ROBINSON ELWOOD IN 2001 DODGE 220.35
22 COLE STEPHENS GASTON IN 2004 DODGE 217.90
23 TRACY MOORE VERSAILLES IN 1997 DODGE 74.10

 

nice info in this thread... sounds to me that if i wanted to upgrade all i should do is upgrade to the ATS housing... i'm not running any injector mods.. just upgraded intake and exhaust and a tuner... if i'm seeing 25-28 max boost what is my pressure on the exhaust side..? how long will my turbo last running with this setup..?

edit: what would i gain if i installed a van turbo with my setup..?

 

Johnny what I'm getting from reading Mech's post is there is really no way of knowing the drive pressure without a guage.
This is making me want to get a bigger exhaust housing myself. With 4.88 rear end a little loss on the low end would be insignificant.

 

Wouldn't that put you out of the class that you wanted to run in?

 

I'm trying to hold out and see what the new rules are. The inducer size of the turbo may change under the new rules. I couldn't run stock turbo class but may still be legal for street class. The I could still step up a class and run super street.
johnny8 The van turbo will give you a wider power band. You will lose a little on bottom but the mid will be stronger and will pull harder at higher rpm's. This turbo will make more power with less boost because it flows better. Remember, boost pressure is a measure of restriction. DI sells a complete van turbo kit. It's not cheep, remember it is rebuildable. It can be built cheaper.

 

If your running an automatic you may not see any loss on bottom at all.

 

where i like to have the "grunt" is pulling 10k lbs uphill in overdrive... rpms are usually around 2k and i like to be able to hold 72 - 72 mph... sounds like this van turbo might be for me...! and it is a bolt-on replacement for my stock turbo on my 02 F350..?

btw.. i do run an auto tranny... sonnax kit and additional cooler to help it live longer..!

 

You should be good to go.

 

where's the best place to get one...? $$$...? or should i get one and rebuild it..?

 

johnny8 I sent you a pm.

 

i got it... thanks man... i am interested... but there's nothing but dust in my wallet..!