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Replacement turbo

I read through the posts and I have one burning question.

With that non-wastegated turbo, what kind of boost pressures is a guy with stock compression ratio going to see when pulling heavy?

I'd hate to fork out the coin to find out I need to install an external wastegate....

What say you Tim?
 
chrisk1500 said:
I read through the posts and I have one burning question.

With that non-wastegated turbo, what kind of boost pressures is a guy with stock compression ratio going to see when pulling heavy?

I'd hate to fork out the coin to find out I need to install an external wastegate....

What say you Tim?
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I must have missed page 6 when I read through the thread.....

Slim claims turbo is capable of 18 psi.....is it safe to run 18 psi through a stock CR 6.5 up a hill with a load?

All I know is that I blew my head gaskets running at 17 psi unloaded....would I have to drop CR in this truck to run such an animal safely?
 
chrisk1500 said:
I must have missed page 6 when I read through the thread.....

Slim claims turbo is capable of 18 psi.....is it safe to run 18 psi through a stock CR 6.5 up a hill with a load?

All I know is that I blew my head gaskets running at 17 psi unloaded....would I have to drop CR in this truck to run such an animal safely?
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TD would be the man to give you the facts on the import turbo, most I ever had with the import turbo was 15 psi with a manual trans and full optic bump and a number nine resistor. Fuel has more to do with boost than compression ratio.

That being said I saw 18 psi boost from the Mitsubishi hauling 12000 # on flat surface at 2500 and accelerating to 3000 rpm at WOT. Only for a short peak period.

The Turbo will be fine for the 22:1 or lower compression ratio engines. With or without intercooler, the no intercooled engines will have a very minor offset of the turbo compressor outlet less than 1/4 inch to the front of the motor. This should be able to be handled by the connector without a problem.
 
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chrisk1500 said:
I must have missed page 6 when I read through the thread.....

Slim claims turbo is capable of 18 psi.....is it safe to run 18 psi through a stock CR 6.5 up a hill with a load?

All I know is that I blew my head gaskets running at 17 psi unloaded....would I have to drop CR in this truck to run such an animal safely?
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http://www.dieseltowingresource.com/showthread.php?t=2753&page=8

Read through this post it answers your question. This would be Turbine Docs post.
 
Guys lots of testing done to make sure it is safe for our motor, either 18 or 22 to one. Intercooled or non intercooled.

I have more than 10,000 miles on my turbo and Turbine Doc has over 2200 on his. No issues except more fuel mileage unloaded.
 
Acesneights1 said:
OK, Now I gotta post a pic when I get home of my "Mr.T" airfreshener. Too bad you did'nt get this together sooner. It might have saved my camper.
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I feel guilty, no man should have to separate from his toys. My condolences to you for the camper sale, :confused5:

I do want to see the Mr T air freshener though, such a good time in television.
 
Sounds good Slim.....keep us in the loop....you might just beat 'mr. ronniejoe' in getting a 'new' turbo to market....and you're doing it without the attitude....good on you :thumbsup:
 
U guys truly are pioneers.

Is this a one time deal with the turbos? Or you just starting with the 20 batch probably.... Ouch... Lot of money out... This will pay off in the long run for you.

Any response from the boys at Heath yet about the turbos>?

Once again, thank you. Its people like you guys that do these awesome things that most of us wound't even know where to begin.
 
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Heath just got it, but alas I goofed in packaging, I surrounded the turbo I plastic & Great Stuff expansion foam, well seems either I forgot to cover the drain port, or the tape I put over the port came off, and foam got into the oil drain cavity locking the rotor, minor setback, turbo going to shop this week for disassembly/cleaning this week. Hopefully guys at heath will get some slack time from Bonniville truck to have time to play with turbo.

Chinese turbo spools faster than Mitsubishi, towing boost is there, max 10-12 psi at WOT 100% engine load, 82mm fuel, 0 psi lift pressure (heath h/o lift-time to install my Walbro) max EGT 1100F could maybe get more boost if I had more fuel to put to it, on grade 3000 rpm in 3rd I was sucking all fuel lift could supply to the IP, max water temp 212F, 7x7x16 tandem axle trailer loaded to estimated 5000# combined load/trailer 80 mph if I kept in it on grade, running 73 mph to conserve some fuel mpg wasn't greatest 9-10 depending how hard I pushed it, and how much uphill driving. From Ms coast (sea level) to Iowa via I 55 mostly just about uphill all the way.

I also have about 300# in bumper on the front, and had 60 gal of fuel in the bed, (2) "robust" sized passengers, & luggage, all in all a good ride to Wapello Iowa, and back http://www.dieseltowingresource.com/showthread.php?t=2922 truck performed better than new,

I just towed the 96 K2500 Burb to my buddies house on flatbed trailer about 22 miles away, newver missed a lick there either, getting ready to swap the 98 Burb engine/trans into it, coming back home sans trailer, I "goosed it some" 100+ mph according to speedo at 1 point and still accelerating when I got off of it 10 psi boost was what it was showing, remember basic physics class, pressure/volume are inverse of each other, so while my China turbo isn't making big boost pressure it's more efficient compressor is moving more volume than the GM-8 at same pressure, plus less backpressure, 10 psi boost GM-8 nets about 20-22 psi backprressure , China & Mitsubishi turbos are 15 psi avg Bp at 10 psi boost, and volune of air supply is what it is all about.

Again this turbo is best suited for towing and better economy over GM-8, guys needing to convince the wives, hit them on the economy angle worked for me :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup: I don't know what China turbo best mpg is as I installed it a couple of weeks prior to the Iowa trip, but the Mitsubishi when driven 73 mph with my 3:73 ratio set I was seeing 20-22 mpg, with GM-8, similar EGT and backpressure to the Mitsubishi turbo, so I'll extrapolate and make SWAG and say China turbo should be about the same mpg. Are these THE best turbos for the 6.5 who knows, but are they sufficient for vast majority of the 6.5ers out there; you bet-cha.
 
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great news tim. Now I need to get my taxes done and use my stimulous check for it. I knew extending to the last minute is always good. I have until 10/15 to file. Do you think we will be able to get some by then?
 
Rodd said:
great news tim. Now I need to get my taxes done and use my stimulous check for it. I knew extending to the last minute is always good. I have until 10/15 to file. Do you think we will be able to get some by then?
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I don't think that should be a problem. We have the ball rolling.
 
As a oil drain solution check out this product from Function 7. It fits T3 or T4 drains and converts it to -10AN fitting. From there just hose it over the factory drain on the block.

http://stores.ebay.com/Function7-Engineering

It fits the GM-8 I have on the workbench as well as a Garrett T3 I have for another project.

Anyway just trying to help on the drain issue if it has not already been solved.

TTT
 
Slim Shady said:
I promise that there will be a little boost left in it when I get done :smilielol5:.

ALLLRIGHT : I will take it off and ship it to you. Do I need to send it as parts so the better half won't get upset, "you bought SOMETHING ELSE FOR YOUR TRUCK>" Heard that before? :errr:

Tell her you got it "ON SALE" , "SAVED MONEY" :sick: ROFLMAO :biggrinjester:

And it is called previously cared for, not USED, LOL
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I would like to have on, But money is pretty tight right now. Sounds like the price is going to be right. :thumbsup:

Might be able to talk the other half into buying it for Xmas gift. It will still cost me double though what ever I spend on my toys, :drool5: she spends on the house, clothes, shoes, etc. that’s the deal. :svengo:

So I can’t commit 100% right now. Maybe if I can sell it on the economy end on the mpg's . :arf:
 
Sounds great! Hope it works' out even better. I'll put the new and "improved" (25% more boost) turbo I've been eyeing until this one shakes out...
Good luck!
 
Guys everything is in place all parts purchased and turbos purchased. Waiting to get the shipment in. I have everything in place to get them fabbed up.

I have also started A Team Turbo Company to sell the Turbos, putting finishing paper work on the Company Name issue and the proprietary fabrication work pat pend things. Way to much paper work and yep the other half has seen the initial outlay for turbos and parts. Imagine explaining the purchase of 20 turbos :wtf: :sick: :eek:11:

BUT we are on the home stretch now. i am excited to get the turbos out there and get more input from everyone. I hope the end purchaser will be as happy as I have been with mine.

Last thing I need to do is become a limited vendor here then I can state the price and give more details and solicit your business. Thanks Turbine Doc:: without whom this project would have died an early death, I am in debt to you for your support. There are very few people you come across in life that are as sincere and honest as he is.:thumbsup:
 
Like I said, I just love it when a plan comes together! Well done, Hannibal.

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