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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 02:55 AM
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So what are all the mods you guys are doing to the turbos on our truck? What are the best ones to do.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 06:31 AM
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It really depends on your intended use for the truck.
You want to tow a big trailer with it? Then IMO it's best to leave it stock or at the most a slightly larger exhaust housing. You want to build boost early and keep it there so that a lot of air goes through the engine and keeps the EGT down.
Want to put huge injectors in and run it at 3000+ rpm? Then you need a larger turbo.
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Bottom line, tell us your intentions with the truck, then you will get a better answer.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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A lot of us just replace them like Dan said. I went to a TN BB turbo, but you can't get them anymore, so the 38R is popular now.
 
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Go with a 38R and be done with it
 
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