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03-16-2004, 05:54 PM
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I am looking at a 1997 with 80k with the 12v CTD. It has the complete banks powerpack. When gettin on it it is pulling right at 30psi on the boost gauge, I am concered is that to much, I have herd that mid 20's is all you want to go. Any info would be great thanks.
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03-17-2004, 11:42 AM
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Your fine. An HX35 is good to the mid-upper 30's (i.e. 36-38) before it starts to generate a lot of heat. The head gasket is probably good to lower-mid 40's before its in jeopardy of blowing due to excessive pressures. I'd just try not to bark the turbo too much at high pressures (let off the pedal quickly from full boost). It's not much of an issue on the HX35's but I feel it's better to be safe than sorry.
03-18-2004, 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by Mcmopar
What will "as you say "barking"" the turbo do?
What will "as you say "barking"" the turbo do?
Bark is easy to avoid, you just have to get into the habit of letting up on the throttle somewhat slowly rather than all at once.
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03-18-2004, 08:55 PM
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Not knowing a thing about turbo's, just what I've read here.
It seems that the "safe" boost level for a particular turbo somewhat matches it's designation.
I.E.
An HX or HY35 can safely produce 35psi.
An HX40 can do 40lbs.
Once you get out of the "H's" this theory goes out the window though.
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It seems that the "safe" boost level for a particular turbo somewhat matches it's designation.
I.E.
An HX or HY35 can safely produce 35psi.
An HX40 can do 40lbs.
Once you get out of the "H's" this theory goes out the window though.
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03-19-2004, 08:30 AM
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Originally posted by infidel
In severe cases it can snap the turbo impeller off the shaft or break off fins.
Bark is easy to avoid, you just have to get into the habit of letting up on the throttle somewhat slowly rather than all at once.
In severe cases it can snap the turbo impeller off the shaft or break off fins.
Bark is easy to avoid, you just have to get into the habit of letting up on the throttle somewhat slowly rather than all at once.
03-19-2004, 10:33 AM
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Another effect of turbo barking I've seen but didn't mention is that it can blow the factory airbox open or blow an aftermarket hose clamped filter off the tube.
You could be driving around sucking up unfiltered air till the next time you open the hood.
One advantage to barking, if it doesn't blow the filter off, is that it back flushes the filter.
You could be driving around sucking up unfiltered air till the next time you open the hood.
One advantage to barking, if it doesn't blow the filter off, is that it back flushes the filter.
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The HY-35 on the other hand is a little lower. Dont wanna go past 30 lbs, 35 lbs is Its point of very possible failure.
In short, best max operation range for efficency AND safety..
HY-35 24-29lbs
HX-35 34-39lbs
HX-40 40ish. Dont know as much about that one but it'll handle 40 lbs no prob.
My .02
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