This is a 66/71 LB7 turbo should make around 45 to 50lbs of boost. Should have it on the truck as soon as it gets back from paint!!!

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That looks nice. Where did you get it?

dont mean to rain on your parade but good luck keeping that in one piece

dont mean to rain on your parade but good luck keeping that in one piece


Just curious. Why do you say that?

Its been tried...
ihi turbos are thin in vital areas

Will Keep you posted!!!!

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Its been tried...
ihi turbos are thin in vital areas

How bout a little more in depth explanation? Exhaust housing cracks? Compressor housing cracks? Is it something that can be overcome with a a little 4099 rod and a spool gun?

The shop i work at has been doing a ton of machining for a guy here in NY that claims he is doing alot of business with empire diesel, we are machining a ton of exhaust housings out scary thin and the builder has been confident all the while.

There is not enuff material on the inducer side for that big of a compressor wheel and I hope they are upgrading the shaft they are also weak Trust me I am cheap also but there simply isnt a cheap alternative for the lb7 turbo and if your going for an edge in the work stock class and your rules state a stock appearing turbo...well i have mixed op... about that also

Why do you guys think fleece stopped making there lb7 cheeta turbos. There was also another maker of them on duramaxforum(freddy) and I beleive all the turbos he made didnt last long either.

The Whole inside of the turbo is built!!! This is not a Cheap turbo. It was done very well. Not saying to much untill we test it.

built or not... I am just saying its been done... housings flex and temps go through the roof not being a a$$ just hate to see peices go through your hood... keep us posted!

Will Do!!! Think We are going to hold off till nexted month for the install. Like to dyno my truck now and then after. Get some data

looks pretty sweet andrew! hope it works out for you guys. are you going to randalls dyno day this weekend?

Why do you guys think fleece stopped making there lb7 cheeta turbos. There was also another maker of them on duramaxforum(freddy) and I beleive all the turbos he made didnt last long either.
When? I had a 68mm on my 03.

Chris yes Im going Sun. Pulls start @ 1pm $15 per hook

How bout a little more in depth explanation? Exhaust housing cracks? Compressor housing cracks? Is it something that can be overcome with a a little 4099 rod and a spool gun?

The shop i work at has been doing a ton of machining for a guy here in NY that claims he is doing alot of business with empire diesel, we are machining a ton of exhaust housings out scary thin and the builder has been confident all the while.

Is the guys name Ron?

Is the guys name Ron?

Ha, the one and only. Have any experience dealing with him?

Ha, the one and only. Have any experience dealing with him?

Yep, he's a joke...

Yep, he's a joke...

Hes a strange bird alright, some of the tractor guys still like him, they say his turbos either go or blow. He cant be totally incompetent, hes still selling turbos.

Hes a strange bird alright, some of the tractor guys still like him, they say his turbos either go or blow. He cant be totally incompetent, hes still selling turbos.

I hear ya, just had some bad experiences...

I hear ya, just had some bad experiences...
I'm definitely not gonna take a chance on one of his chargers
I can cobble junk together and hope for the best on my own for alot less money.

All Done!!!

Looks cool but it's gonna draw tons of attention

That's ok with me!!! Rules here are Stock Appearing!!! or in IN. 2.5 housing should be good on both

So that thing is a true 2.5 bore for Indiana rules?

Got two housings one that is 2.6 and other it 2.5. The one in the pic is 2.6. Ill just change the cover per pull!!! take about 20 mins.

Yeah but Indiana is true bore 2.5. So if that is a 2.6 wheel just putting a 2.5 cover on won't work for Indiana rules.

dont mean to rain on your parade but good luck keeping that in one piece X2 I had the same set up and had to put bearings in it 3 times in one year,not good,bent the shaft the last time,it did make 36 lbs of boost and ran good for 5 to 6 weeks after the new bearing

yeah but indiana is true bore 2.5. So if that is a 2.6 wheel just putting a 2.5 cover on won't work for indiana rules.

x2!

X2 I had the same set up and had to put bearings in it 3 times in one year,not good,bent the shaft the last time,it did make 36 lbs of boost and ran good for 5 to 6 weeks after the new bearing

The bearing housing is not stock!!! Dont even have the coolant hook ups any more. The shaft is 2 times bigger than the stocker SOOOOOOO The only things that are the same is the exhaust housing and intake housing. Everything else bigger

I hear ya, just had some bad experiences...


Well, ol Ronnie brought in a real familiar looking exhaust housing today, i didnt get a chance to look at it, but it needs to be bored out for the center section he brought with it...... Im gonna have closer look tomorrow, i was to busy today.

All I got to say is see yea!!! This mother Fer runs. Dont give 2 cents what anyone of you say. This turbo has never been done before. RCD built the turbo. They have built a 64mm 66mm (mine) and a 71mm. I have a Phantom 2 Auto Meter gauge that reads 35 max boost. Im going to need a 60 psi gauge.

and a bucket for the pieces

Just hope the "pretty" of it lasts!

Well, ol Ronnie brought in a real familiar looking exhaust housing today, i didnt get a chance to look at it, but it needs to be bored out for the center section he brought with it...... Im gonna have closer look tomorrow, i was to busy today.

What housing is that?

Stock!! Picture Installed. I have it gated for 40lbs of boost. As soon as I get some more fuel it's going to 45lbs.

What housing is that?


I THOUGHT it was an IHI housing, when i actually looked at it, its a holset, but it is something he built for a duramax.

IHI "Stock" Housing!!!!!

IHI "Stock" Housing!!!!!


I was referring to the housing a guy brought into work for us yo machine out. 23250r knows the turbo builder i was referring to.

I THOUGHT it was an IHI housing, when i actually looked at it, its a holset, but it is something he built for a duramax.

I'm sure it will be a real gem...

Just keep your eye out for this!!!

Just keep your eye out for this!!!


How about you let me borrow it so i can take some measurements ;) But seriously, any indication what the price tag will be?

Call RCD and ask for Jared Rice 309-699-2488 Tell him Andrew sent you...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJ-pHQq0dVI&feature=share

1st pull with the new turbo. Had the turbo gated at 38lbs. Still running stock sticks, pump, and no studs!! let out at the end. Bent the ladder bars. Still ended up 3rd place with that run. Very happy with the RPM and MPH pick up down down the track!!

http://www.rivercitydiesel.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=181&Itemid=54

Thats a healthy chunk of change for what your getting, lots of comparable chargers that come with a pedestal and other parts that give you room to grow. Im not saying its not worth it, i was just hoping it would be more in the 2-2500 range.

Im sure you could talk them down!! Give them my name and tell them I sent you. My truck runs very well. Im super happy with my set-up. Ill be going to the drags this Sat. to see what she will do. Not going to push it to hard. Just running 38lbs of boost. No studs yet!!!

So I ran a 12.46 @ 109.6mph in Byron today @ the Diesel Black Out Days!! Stock injectors, Stock CP3, and my new junk LB7 turbo. 2nd fastest Dmax of the day. Nick (Duramaxtuner) had the fastest time. Very happy with my numbers. I was only pushing the turbo 38lbs as I dont have head studs till this winter.

Congrats again! That turbo turned your truck into a whole new animal!

So I ran a 12.46 @ 109.6mph in Byron today @ the Diesel Black Out Days!! Stock injectors, Stock CP3, and my new junk LB7 turbo. 2nd fastest Dmax of the day. Nick (Duramaxtuner) had the fastest time. Very happy with my numbers. I was only pushing the turbo 38lbs as I dont have head studs till this winter.

How much did your truck weigh for racing?

Not sure on the weight!! tailgate off, took the tool box off, and back seat out thats it. close to 6,900lbs. my guess

Pics!

So I ran a 12.46 @ 109.6mph in Byron today @ the Diesel Black Out Days!! Stock injectors, Stock CP3, and my new junk LB7 turbo. 2nd fastest Dmax of the day. Nick (Duramaxtuner) had the fastest time. Very happy with my numbers. I was only pushing the turbo 38lbs as I dont have head studs till this winter.


Not saying I recommend it, but I ran stock sticks, dual fuellers, and a S475 with the stocker running 58psi of boost on a LLY for a season and a half of pulling.... And I had well over 100 hooks on the same motor with the stock turbo and EFILive at 1800+ degrees before the twins and dual fuellers went on.... Finally cracked a piston and broke a rod and windowed the block, all 8 rods were bent to some extent and I had stock head bolts without any head gasket issues... I left them in hoping to be the weak link, but that didn't prove to be true.

Yea im not so lucky. Mine is starting to push some out of the coolant tank. This winter she is getting a make over.

New turbo has a two pager in the Dec. Diesel Power issue!!! check it out page 134

New turbo has a two pager in the Dec. Diesel Power issue!!! check it out page 134


134 in the december diesel power is rust busting........Ide love to read the article, but i cant find it.

the newest issue with Randall's cummins on the cover!!!

cover of issue

cover of issue


Must be january? That one hasn't hit my mailbox yet, damn.

Got mine Thursday!!! I would think u should have it today

Got mine Thursday!!! I would think u should have it today


Now that i think about it,my wife just renewed my subscription, if it doesn't come ill have to go hit a newstand or something i guess.

better get to Wally World then