I was looking around at turbos on ebay for fun tonight and got to thinking. Has anyone ever considered using a turbo off of something else like a Cat tractor or other diesel? I see many turbos going for 1-300$ Seems like a real steal especially for anyone just building a budget turbo kit.
ECSB 2kSierra 2wd 4.8L-K&N-HPtuners-Calspeed LT's-Magnaflow-Tahoe20's-HankookRH06
waiting to go in... 3.90s, 214/220cam
http://www.ebay.com/itm/99-06-Chevy-...sories&vxp=mtr
Something about this just looks ugly and wrong. I guess NP, KB, and trick just do the best work and I am biased.
ECSB 2kSierra 2wd 4.8L-K&N-HPtuners-Calspeed LT's-Magnaflow-Tahoe20's-HankookRH06
waiting to go in... 3.90s, 214/220cam
Just chevy trucks is a sponsor on PT. They have some YouTube vids too. If I ever go turbo, I'm sticking with a good name.
Just get an on 3 performance 76mm. That's what me and 02camaross are running with no issues.
lol, that looks like trash. i like how its a complete hot side... but has no down pipe... I guess the exhaust can just blow out in the engine compartment....lol...Originally Posted by kerrige
single digit street truck
for build info
http://www.ls1truck.com/forums/my-ga...cs-garage.html
The best advice I have ever heard:... Only take B( . Y . )ST advice from someone that is CURRENTLY running a turbo setup close to, or bigger than what you want......
yea looks like an 8 year old welded it together. Not only does it not have a downpipe, it also doesnt have a flange for a wastegate. And look at those bends!! I dont know how someone can sell that and put their name on it. Maybe I just have more pride, idk. I honestly dont have anything bad to say about my on3 turbo other than I wish the exhaust wheel was bigger. Itll get me into the 10s but its begging for a bigger exhaust wheel. Just wait a couple months when I upgrade to a S475 and Ill sell you this on3 76mm for a good price
Last edited by o2camaross; 08-28-2012 at 08:26 AM.
04 RCSB 5.3, Homemade 80mm FM, TU1, TH400
I followed the link on that listing to their dyno vid with that turbo kit. Idk what turbo they used but they made 350/430 to the wheels. That is an absolute joke.
04 RCSB 5.3, Homemade 80mm FM, TU1, TH400
Well I must say I've made more HP with an uglier kit lol
have you dynoed yours Jansen?
04 RCSB 5.3, Homemade 80mm FM, TU1, TH400
Not yet, just located one within 100 miles so maybe I can get it done pretty soon. But from the way it looses all traction even with 31 inch tires and 20 inch rims I know its over 350 . I'm guessing the upper 400 range or more.
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