I have been reading alot on turbos, and was wondering why some like the van turbo over the stock truck turbo. I had also found one for sale on ebay FORD VAN 7.3 POWERSTROKE STAGE 2 HIGH PERFORMANCE TURBO : eBay Motors (item 220504849431 end time Mar-02-10 21:37:48 PST) Is this a good deal or would I be better to get a Garrett gtp38r?

Thanks,
John

 

Not a good deal.

That is a stocker with a 1.0 exhaust housing.

Stock unit - .84 A/R
Ebay unit - 1.0 A/R
Van Turbo - 1.15 A/R

You could call clay at Riffraff and get a rebuild kit, wicked wheel turbo wheel and a 1.0 exhaust housing and for $400 have the same thing.

Most people will run the van turbo for the larger exhaust housing (Lower EGT's, Slower turbo spool). I run it b/c I tow ubber heavy.. Great work turbo. I have $400 total in my van turbo w/ a ceramic coating exhaust housing.

I would say shop around and you can find a van turbo for $200. Then rebuild it and add a WW..

The 38R is a much better turbo performance wise. If my truck was play I woulda got that. I am very happy with my van turbo for work and a little play.. The van turbo was also $1100 cheaper..

Any more questions just throw them out!

 

Here's a van turbo, 1 day left 98-99 E-350 E-450 7.3 Powerstroke Van Turbocharger : eBay Motors (item 110497687344 end time Feb-27-10 16:12:17 PST)

 

Thanks Andrew, I think I will shop around for a van turbo b/c I do quite a bit of towing and my truck is always loaded with tools and materials.

 

No prob.. That link that was just posted is a good deal.. send them your turbo for $120 and pay $230.. pretty good deal..

I almost forgot you will need an exhaust adapter.. you can buy them from Beans..

 

Funny you sent that!! I was just looking at it. Thanks

 

Would this work on a late '99?

 

Yeah.. you just need an exhaust adapter. They are like $100