Difference between turbo question.

[zpd307]

i thought and thought and thought about this when turbo shopping. in my mind, i would rather have a wastegate. but i would run whater i had or could find cheap. i luckily found a cheap used factory turbo off of a 94.....

 

[safd1919]

well i understand that.... cost is king... but what im doing is looking for the way to go since my project is from the ground up.... its not a cost thing since i want a new truck but dont want a the new truck price i have 3500 in the chassie and body so that leaves me 6500 to build my motor.....

 

[97idi]

well i understand that.... cost is king... but what im doing is looking for the way to go since my project is from the ground up.... its not a cost thing since i want a new truck but dont want a the new truck price i have 3500 in the chassie and body so that leaves me 6500 to build my motor.....

i would suggest if u have the money to seriously consider getting lower comp pistons and just get a used powerstoke turbo that would be the best way to go and throw some turbo motor rods in it because u can only put so much boost into a high comp motor with out breaking stuff and it would save you money and time/headakes down the road

 

[zpd307]

the powerstroke turbo will be in its efficiency range when lowering the comp to get more boost.

 

[97idi]

the powerstroke turbo will be in its efficiency range when lowering the comp to get more boost.

u got that right

 

[EricW]

but the ats and banks kits are.... stick with one of those kits

IIRC, I read that ATS and Banks are phasing their kits out...

 

[Fozz]

If you do lower the compression (so you can run higher boost), starting the engine cold might be a biotch!

 

[Manwiththevan]

Read the FAQ section, cashnzuk put the icing on the info cake. Seems like the one I have will be what I want because in my mind, I need it on the freeway towing, and pulling Cali grades, more then out of the hole quick power.

What kind of mileage are you getting? Are you running 33's? BTW I am installing an intercooler on my van soon, I'll make a thread about it when i am done.

 

[DragRag]

The van gets about 16mpg plus or minus depending on how you drive. Post after your done with the intercooler, I am curious how it works, and where it will go.