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PapeCAT 03-01-2010 08:33 PM

I just tightened up the turnbuckle on the WG so it won't open at all. I have defuled the engine to where I make around 30 PSI and called it good to go. The turbo spools fast and is very good at keeping the EGTs lower than my H1C with I/C 54 and 14 hot side housing.

dkimmel 03-01-2010 08:41 PM

I'm not sure how I'm going to run the waste gate. lots of good info though thanks to all. What about that 20$ boost controller.

jmkord8703 03-01-2010 10:11 PM

Can anyone tell me the difference between an HE351CW, HE351VE and an HE351VGT? I know i guy selling a HE351VGT off of his '08. Can i mod it to work on my '93?

JustRamIt91 03-02-2010 04:43 AM

The cw is the he351cw is pre vgt
http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/2692/1003026w.jpg
HE351VE (VGT)
http://vgturbos.50megs.com/images/picture_010.jpg
HE351VGT
http://vgturbos.50megs.com/images/picture_014.jpg

Pictures are worth 1000 words?
The VE and VGT look to be the same

dkimmel 03-02-2010 08:31 AM

The he351cw is the way to go IMO. The vgt & ve take way more fabrication to work. You have to control the variable section of turbo. Check other posting on this and other forums- even utube

dkimmel 03-02-2010 11:23 AM

When swapping to a he351cw should I get an exhaust elbow for that turbo also?

PapeCAT 03-02-2010 11:34 AM


Originally Posted by dkimmel (Post 2715002)
When swapping to a he351cw should I get an exhaust elbow for that turbo also?

nope, better to just put the downpipe right onto the turbo without the 45 degree elbow.

jesussaves 03-02-2010 01:25 PM

just plug the solenoid and use a hose clamp on the WG hose to regulate boost.Done[guitar]

JustRamIt91 03-02-2010 03:13 PM

i like the hose clamp idea, I'm in the middle of this swap my self. Trying to find a flange for the turbo. I have a 4" 6"90* elbow and 4" 12"90* Going to weld a flange onto the short 90(if i can find it), then add as needed... Maybe just turn it up...where the hood would be...I need to find my local laws on exhaust and engine compartment. If a hood is "required"... because i've seen a few corvettes and hot rods driving around without them.

dzl_damon 03-02-2010 04:56 PM

Here is a $20 boost controller. Just search on Ebay. I found one for $7 that looked slightly different for my old Mercedes 300D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ADD-M...item3c9b4f0af6

All it is, is a spring pushing against a ball bearing that is sealing a small hole that the boost is pushing against. There is an adjustable screw behind the spring to add more or less force. When the boost pushing against the ball bearing overcomes the force of the spring, it starts to let some of the air through and push on the wastegate. However, there is a small orifice (hole) that bleeds a very small about out. I mean REAL small. This releases air pressure on the wastegate when you let off the throttle and the ball bearing reseats, so it's not trapped in there. Works great, and REAL easy to adjust and fine tune.

dkimmel 03-02-2010 06:05 PM


Originally Posted by dzl_damon (Post 2715259)
Here is a $20 boost controller. Just search on Ebay. I found one for $7 that looked slightly different for my old Mercedes 300D

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ADD-M...item3c9b4f0af6

All it is, is a spring pushing against a ball bearing that is sealing a small hole that the boost is pushing against. There is an adjustable screw behind the spring to add more or less force. When the boost pushing against the ball bearing overcomes the force of the spring, it starts to let some of the air through and push on the wastegate. However, there is a small orifice (hole) that bleeds a very small about out. I mean REAL small. This releases air pressure on the wastegate when you let off the throttle and the ball bearing reseats, so it's not trapped in there. Works great, and REAL easy to adjust and fine tune.

this looks simple enough. maybe i'll try it. anybody else running one?

dkimmel 03-02-2010 06:08 PM


Originally Posted by PapeCAT (Post 2715016)
nope, better to just put the downpipe right onto the turbo without the 45 degree elbow.

Does this turbo have a 4" flange so I can use a pipe and v-clamp

PapeCAT 03-02-2010 07:42 PM

nope you'll need to weld the adapter on there or use two Vband clamps like I did:

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/...14&postcount=9

dkimmel 03-03-2010 07:31 PM

:cool:I got my turbo today in the mail. Now it's time to start the install.

dkimmel 03-03-2010 07:32 PM

Can I use my oil lines or need to get new ones?


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