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Old 09-08-2009, 07:09 PM
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New Thread Same Old Question Turbo For Towing

I have speant countless hours reading on the issue and know it has been debated over and over through out the years. I know Twins always come up but these places are way to proud of their work. So here is my version of the question. I want a single turbo that spool well enough to tow up to about 15k and keep EGT's managable with my TST. It might get 50 hp tips while having the injectors rebuilt . And while asking for my cake and getting to eat it to I don't want to spend over $1k on it. Got any ideas?
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UHHH.... Look in the classifieds, most under a grand will probably need sent in to get checked and probably rebuilt. Size wise you will probably want to look for a super b, 62-65-14with stock stix, or 62-71-13or 14 if you get 50hp stix. Good Luck
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Leave it stock. Not gonna happen for under 1K and be a good turbo.
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HE351 off of a 600/610. Little better than the 341 and can find used fairly cheap.

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What about an HX35 off a 2nd gen or a HX40? I also found off the self S300 and S400 for about 1k or less in few places? Doe the S variants need performance tweeking?
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a hx 35 or 40 is a step backwards from what you have now. the he351 off of an 04.5+ is your only cheap solution. It
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^^^ I agree. Forget the HX's. That he351 is probably your best low cost bet. Off the shelf s300 is not guaranteed to just bolt in but is a good turbo. With the correct wheel sizes matched to your application, it shouldn't need "performance tweaking".
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I was only thinking the HX due to the larger housing from this Tinny 9 on the truck now. I get some crazy drive pressure with the TST on 5X5. Would changing the exhaust housing on my current help any? I thought the HE351 only differnce was the compressor wheel diameter. Not doubting the claims it is better just not sure how if the exhaust housing hasn't changed?
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Just changing the EH would not help you a lick. The he351 shares the same small EH, but puts out a condsiderable amount more air which is what you need to cool down all the fuel you want to throw at it. Yes, back pressure is a concern at high end WOT... but you wanted to spend less then $1k too. So you see, you cannot have cake and eat it too unless you buy a used turbo whether a HE351 or s300 variant. You cannot keep your existing turbo in any shape or form and expect anything from it from the power you are asking.
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Thanks for the info. Helps alot. Guess I will still looking for deals since i just oked 50 hp nozzles for my sticks while they are being rebuilt.
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There was a 62 phat shaft in the classifieds for 500 but I think it sold. Just keep looking.
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