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: time for a bigger turbo?


countryredneck
04-17-2009, 11:35 PM
im thinking next step in my upgrading is a bigger turbo, or is it a waste till i upgrade pistons and rods? any help would be great

KEVINL
04-18-2009, 02:46 AM
I don't think it is a waste but I don't have a LBZ

vortecfcar
04-18-2009, 03:06 AM
Moving to a more efficient turbocharger will allow you to make more power with less fuel and timing. This is nicer to the motor if taken in moderation. The trouble comes when you push the upgraded turbo out of its efficiency range and get aggressive with the tune-up. This is why a motor build usually comes a year or two after the turbo upgrade.

Give me a call if you'd like to discuss the balance further.

Nick

bml2200
04-18-2009, 05:38 AM
I vote for the turbo FTW. You will be on borrowed time but you can still have lots of fun.

countryredneck
04-18-2009, 08:34 AM
Moving to a more efficient turbocharger will allow you to make more power with less fuel and timing. This is nicer to the motor if taken in moderation. The trouble comes when you push the upgraded turbo out of its efficiency range and get aggressive with the tune-up. This is why a motor build usually comes a year or two after the turbo upgrade.

Give me a call if you'd like to discuss the balance further.

Nick

k that makes sense, u will be hearing from me in the near furture, thanks

countryredneck
04-18-2009, 09:49 AM
I vote for the turbo FTW. You will be on borrowed time but you can still have lots of fun.

i see u have similar mods as me, but bigger. hows the motor holding up? hp many HP you figure? u like the water/meth kit?

countryredneck
04-18-2009, 10:16 AM
http://www.industrialinjection.com/id104.html

llybyppe
04-18-2009, 11:27 AM
i dont know if i would go that route as far as those twins. Seems to be they are a copy of nathans twins and are very poor quality. if you do want twins then go with nathans. I hear they are the S**T.

bml2200
04-18-2009, 11:59 AM
So far so good. Truck runs like a top. The water meth is awesome, really helps out the mileage. If I had to guess, I'd say the truck is putting down between 550-600rwhp.

countryredneck
04-18-2009, 12:03 PM
So far so good. Truck runs like a top. The water meth is awesome, really helps out the mileage. If I had to guess, I'd say the truck is putting down between 550-600rwhp.

motor has never been touched? drive'r hard?

trentnell
04-18-2009, 02:11 PM
http://www.industrialinjection.com/id104.html

if twins are in your future go the MPI route , and have idaho rob tune it you wont be disapointed :D. as far as the motor goes .... mine is 100% stock and has taken alot of abuse , but your lift and tires will be harder on it . i have ran alot off 12.0-12.3 112-114 mph passes @ 52-55 psi without problems but would never recomend it . but shows they can take some abuse with good tunning, mine will be getting built this winter .

countryredneck
04-18-2009, 04:36 PM
yes ive seen them in a diesel mag, looks like they work! lol do u guys have any idea how much money you've cost me since ive joined DP...