Getting rid of mt BD killer B turbo, looking for a another.

[HDR]

I posted on here about my BD killer B and the PO299 code it will throw. I guess this is a problem for the 06-07 series that have a exhaust housing 14MM or bigger. I now have gotten to the point that I don't want to have to pull over while I'm towing my 5th wheel to clear a code.



I'm looking for a turbo for a daily driver and can help lower my EGT's when I tow my 14k 5th wheel. Maybe a combo like a exhaust manifold and a turbo or a intercooler and a turbo.



thanks in advance for the responses.

 

[basilry]

I have the same problem with my HTT 64. It definitely gets annoying having to pull over and clear a code. I have also contemplated changing my set up in order to get rid of the problem.

 

[BDaugherty]

What do you want for the used Killer B? Is it the standard, off the shelf setup or customized?

 

[AH64ID]

I would look at the Garrett. Like I mentioned in the response to your PM, it has a larger housing but it's a ball bearing turbo so housing size and spool are different. The Garrett will spool as fast as the stock turbo, despite the . 89 housing. A better exhaust manifold is a great way to go as well.

I know a guy with a Garrett on his 06, and he hasn't had the P0299.

 

[HDR]

What do you want for the used Killer B? Is it the standard, off the shelf setup or customized?

It's a off the shelf setup. Maybe 800. 00 or so.

 

[HDR]

I would look at the Garrett. Like I mentioned in the response to your PM, it has a larger housing but it's a ball bearing turbo so housing size and spool are different. The Garrett will spool as fast as the stock turbo, despite the . 89 housing. A better exhaust manifold is a great way to go as well.

I know a guy with a Garrett on his 06, and he hasn't had the P0299.

What model is it?

 

[DogramTD]

I would take a look at the cheetah by fleece performance

 

[AH64ID]

What model is it?

Garrett Stage 2 GT3782R

 

[HDR]

I did a Google search and looks like Garrett Stage 2 GT3782R will also throw that code. If someone came up with a solution for this they would be millionaires.

 

[AH64ID]

You may have to go with a 62/65/12, exhaust manifold, and intake mods to prevent it. Or get EFI Live and turn that code off.

I did a quick search and found 1 guy with it on his GT3782R, the others I saw were the Stage 3 GT3788R. I bet the same exhaust manifold/intake mods would help that but it's hard to say. It seems to be a 06-07 issue, not 05.

 

[Bob4x4]

Gearing and tall tires will also make a difference. My 05 prefers a small turbo with 35''s or 37"s even with 4. 10's with a tight convertor. Although above 2krpm the bigger Turbos really wake it up.
With the stock turbo I can tow at lower(more fuel eficient) rpm

 

[TCDiesel]

You may have to go with a 62/65/12, exhaust manifold, and intake mods to prevent it. Or get EFI Live and turn that code off.

I did a quick search and found 1 guy with it on his GT3782R, the others I saw were the Stage 3 GT3788R. I bet the same exhaust manifold/intake mods would help that but it's hard to say. It seems to be a 06-07 issue, not 05.

Thats My vote and thats the Size I have on My 03-05, the Cheetah and Garret both works well.

 

[HDR]

I'm looking at Industrial Injections Phatshaft. They make a 62/65/12, 64/65/12, and a 66/65/12 if you special order it. Would the biggest of the three be the best for towing? Also has anyone done any business with them? thanks

 

[Bob4x4]

No,you need to keep it spooled at lower rpm. That will take the smaller version. You are only running an edge for fueling?

 

[AH64ID]

62/65/12 is what you want.

 

[HDR]

ya the edge is it for fueling. The BD Killer B is a 63/65/14 so would a 62/65/12 flow just as well just sooner? Also of all the 62/65/12 turbos in the world who makes the best one.

Thanks again for all the help.

 

[Bob4x4]

There is a ton of confusion about turbos and flow. Choose the turbo for your horsepower and intended use. I love a big turbo for tearing up Glamis when turned up to the 500 hp level but towing at 2500rpm doesn't do much for me so I have to comprimise with a smaller turbo for daily driving/towing

 

[AH64ID]

The 63mm wheel flows quite a bit more than the 62 wheel, but is a little slower to spool. Between the tighter housing and smaller wheel it will spool faster and make more boost at low/mid throttle. It will run hotter WOT at higher fueling/rpms than the Killer B.

If you like the EGT's of the killer B when it's being worked I would spend your money on a exhaust manifold, turbine/manifold blankets, and a couple intake mods.

 

[HDR]

Does a aftermarket exhaust manifold really make that much of a difference?

 

[AH64ID]

I think so. I swapped mine at the same time as the turbo, so I didn't have a great comparison but I have read good things. Visually it's a big difference in all the ports, routing, and passages.

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