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Old Apr 14, 2009 | 11:34 PM
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has any one owned a htt the big bad wolf turbo for a 99 powerstroke if so did you notice a difference is it worth it
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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I think most people for that kind of money go to a Garrett GTP38R.

It's a ball bearing turbo so it spools faster. I've known a few guys that run the 38R and none with the Big Bad Woof turbo. Sorry I couldn't be of much help.
 
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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 07:44 AM
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I drove a truck with a version of the Big Bad Woof. It's a super laggy turbo that takes forever to spool up. You'll be better off to skip it entirely.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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would anyone be able to tell me the difference between the big bad wolf and the garrett gtp38r turbo
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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would anyone be able to tell me the difference between the big bad wolf and the garrett gtp38r turbo
38R is a ball bearing turbo, Wolf is not.

Few other differences in the inducer size, map, spoolup, etc. 38R is a much better turbo. Has a quicker spool time down low, and will move more air on the top end too.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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im going to do alot of pulling of my car to the races about 80 mile drive one way will the garrett have any problems
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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I run the 38R in my truck, and I use my truck to tow, drag race, offroad, and everything else. So far mine has worked flawlessly.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2009 | 11:21 PM
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what is an averge price for the 38r and will i have to replace anything else
 
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