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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 08:40 PM
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Which Turbo To Get
I wrecked my stock turbo back in November. I replaced it with an HTPS from High Tech Turbo. I'm almost positive that in the last week or so I can hear the blades rubbing against the housing, especially when accelerating from idle and coming to a stop.

If I get to replace it I would like to consider a different turbo as I haven't been very happy with this one. I'm really more interested in pulling a trailer in the 2000-2500 RPM range. I was considering a Van Turbo, just wanted to see if anyone had experience pulling with this turbo. Would the Van Turbo be good, or something else? Is the stock turbo designed for more mid-range power (say 2k-2500rpm) or would the van turbo be ok. I'm thinking that 300-325 hp would be all that I am interested in, if that is even feasable between 2000-2500rpm.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 08:55 PM
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van turbo works great or the garrett gt38r ball bearing

mech2161 runs a van turbo on his truck and likes it.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by barebackjake
van turbo works great or the garrett gt38r ball bearing

mech2161 runs a van turbo on his truck and likes it.
Does mech2161 tow much with his truck?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:30 PM
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Does mech2161 tow much with his truck?
TOW yes . I just put B tags on my truck today 19k gvw . The DOT is getting real tough around here.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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you could consider it "towing"


how about a 35000+ pound sled hooked to a pintle, running 40 pounds of boost, launching off the line at 3800RPM.

look what a van turbo can do with hybrid 530's.

 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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I resemble that somewhat . Check here for a bolt on van turbo http://www.beansdieselperformance.com/
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
launching off the line at 3800RPM
3800 RPM!! In a PSD?? That's got to be a typo.
 
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Yeh it's a typo it's 4000 rpm when I start to let out the clutch.
 
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nah i dont think so.... i vaguely remember him saying once he launched at 4000? i was safely guessing 3800.
 
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Originally Posted by mech2161
I resemble that somewhat . Check here for a bolt on van turbo http://www.beansdieselperformance.com/
When you say bolt on, Do you mean that there is no replacement of the up-pipes or intercooler plumbing? Does anyone know what he is charging for this turbo?
 
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Not sure on the price. His turbo is a bolt on no plumbing. Give him a call.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 09:56 PM
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Yeh it's a typo it's 4000 rpm when I start to let out the clutch.
How are you getting that many RPMs out of a PSD?? PM me if you like. I'm very curious...
 
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Old Jan 25, 2006 | 10:03 PM
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Plenty of fuel and DP programing governed to 4200 rpm and a turbo with less back pressure.
 
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Looking for a sponsor, wonder if Ken is interested.
 
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No changes to the cam or valvetrain, or any of the internals?
 
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