to turbo or not to turbo that is the ?

samiam · 01-05-2009, 01:32 AM

I am toying with the idea of installing a factory optional turbo on my truck. I'm not concerned with the wrenching but the ? is what affects will this have on my injector pump. do I just dial it in or does it need to go bye bye. The truck is a J block naturally asparated. I can pull any grade with a trailer every one passes me at the start and I usually catch them at the top. will the exhaust temps cause me to lose out on climbs. I see alot of turbo diesels limping up the top half of a grade(I limp up the bottom half)
Any thoughts

leolkfrm · 01-05-2009, 05:27 AM

I think you will need to upgrade some parts, like head gaskets. Ask the people where you intend to buy the turbo from about recommended upgrades
I'm sure over the next few days you will also see a few more comments from the forum

merlin5577 · 01-05-2009, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by samiam

I am toying with the idea of installing a factory optional turbo on my truck. I'm not concerned with the wrenching but the ? is what affects will this have on my injector pump. do I just dial it in or does it need to go bye bye. The truck is a J block naturally asparated. I can pull any grade with a trailer every one passes me at the start and I usually catch them at the top. will the exhaust temps cause me to lose out on climbs. I see alot of turbo diesels limping up the top half of a grade(I limp up the bottom half)
Any thoughts

GO FOR IT! A few companies make complete kits for these kind of upgrades. As far as I know, the injection pump is left pretty much alone but a new lift pump is included in the kit. Check out companies like banks for all the details.

mrjohnwayne · 01-05-2009, 11:54 AM

Should be a simple install. most "kits" should compensate for the older motor, and not build too much boost. with a good intercooler, EGT's should not even be an issue...

98k1500 · 01-17-2009, 06:55 PM

I love diesels. GO for the turbo!!!

samiam · 05-26-2009, 11:14 PM

just picked up the turbo today. odd looking little thing, it's a garrett ar60 system design is pretty neat and clean, turbo actually sits right next to the valve cover supposed to be very responsive on the bottom end.

leolkfrm · 05-27-2009, 04:00 AM

What other parts were recommended with the install?

smilexelectric · 05-27-2009, 06:07 AM

Do you have an intercooler?

01-05-2009, 01:32 AM	#1
samiam Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yuba city California Posts: 21	to turbo or not to turbo that is the ? I am toying with the idea of installing a factory optional turbo on my truck. I'm not concerned with the wrenching but the ? is what affects will this have on my injector pump. do I just dial it in or does it need to go bye bye. The truck is a J block naturally asparated. I can pull any grade with a trailer every one passes me at the start and I usually catch them at the top. will the exhaust temps cause me to lose out on climbs. I see alot of turbo diesels limping up the top half of a grade(I limp up the bottom half) Any thoughts

01-05-2009, 05:27 AM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,903	I think you will need to upgrade some parts, like head gaskets. Ask the people where you intend to buy the turbo from about recommended upgrades I'm sure over the next few days you will also see a few more comments from the forum __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

01-05-2009, 11:54 AM	#4
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	Should be a simple install. most "kits" should compensate for the older motor, and not build too much boost. with a good intercooler, EGT's should not even be an issue... __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

05-27-2009, 04:00 AM	#7
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,903	What other parts were recommended with the install? __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

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01-17-2009, 06:55 PM	#5
98k1500 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Manhattan,Kansas Posts: 322	I love diesels. GO for the turbo!!!

05-26-2009, 11:14 PM	#6
samiam Full Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: yuba city California Posts: 21	just picked up the turbo today. odd looking little thing, it's a garrett ar60 system design is pretty neat and clean, turbo actually sits right next to the valve cover supposed to be very responsive on the bottom end.

05-27-2009, 06:07 AM	#8
smilexelectric Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Greensburg, PA Posts: 571	Do you have an intercooler?

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