VMacKenzie
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I'm looking down the road for my next VP truck turbo setup as I've run a Garrett GT3788R for 8 years now. Time for something else on my '98 24-valve. My goal is low-mid 400hp with good drivability and manners while keeping it clean.
The engine has ported head, Colt or Hamilton cam upgrade next (Stage 2). It has an equal length exhaust header. Intake side has Spool-aid setup as well as CR raised intake plate for greater intake plenum volume (that took some effort to install). Fueling wise it has Weson's worked over ~75hp injectors. Will be adding an Adrenalin soon.
Truck is Club Cab short box 2wd Auto, planning to change it to a 6-speed manual eventually.
I'm hoping to find a single turbo that will work great from the get-go...do it once and do it right. Reasonably good breathing with quick spoolup. I'm alright with spending a little more for something good.
Two of the more expensive ones I have in mind are the Turbonator that DPS offers, thinking around Stage 3 with T3 housing: Diesel Power Source. Turbonator VGT VNT S300 turbo
Another one that caught my eye is the Borg Warner EFR 8374. Dual ball bearing, integrated BOV and wastegates look like good features. It might be a bit large for a VP truck. I could drop down to the 7670.
I haven't seen much discussion about either turbo, maybe they are not all they're cracked up to be?
I am also thinking about cheaper options, like a S300 SX-E such as 63/68 with either 12 or 14 exhaust housing.
I'm thinking it's best to stick with a T3 housing (vs T4) on a VP truck, and besides I want to keep my cool exhaust header
The engine has ported head, Colt or Hamilton cam upgrade next (Stage 2). It has an equal length exhaust header. Intake side has Spool-aid setup as well as CR raised intake plate for greater intake plenum volume (that took some effort to install). Fueling wise it has Weson's worked over ~75hp injectors. Will be adding an Adrenalin soon.
Truck is Club Cab short box 2wd Auto, planning to change it to a 6-speed manual eventually.
I'm hoping to find a single turbo that will work great from the get-go...do it once and do it right. Reasonably good breathing with quick spoolup. I'm alright with spending a little more for something good.
Two of the more expensive ones I have in mind are the Turbonator that DPS offers, thinking around Stage 3 with T3 housing: Diesel Power Source. Turbonator VGT VNT S300 turbo
Another one that caught my eye is the Borg Warner EFR 8374. Dual ball bearing, integrated BOV and wastegates look like good features. It might be a bit large for a VP truck. I could drop down to the 7670.
I haven't seen much discussion about either turbo, maybe they are not all they're cracked up to be?
I am also thinking about cheaper options, like a S300 SX-E such as 63/68 with either 12 or 14 exhaust housing.
I'm thinking it's best to stick with a T3 housing (vs T4) on a VP truck, and besides I want to keep my cool exhaust header