Attention: TDR Forum Junkies 
Vaughn MacKenzie
TDR MEMBER
There may be a new 3Gen turbo option on the horizon, aimed to fill the void between stock and high-end turbos.
Most of the turbos available cater to the Big Bomber, such as the HX40, DD's new turbo, Kwik's B1 or twins which cost well over a grand and are a big step above the stock turbo. I do understand Kurt offers smaller turbos for significantly less and can be set up for a direct boltup without downpipe changes.
But what about the guys happy with their EZ box or DD injectors who may be pushing the EGT safety envelope yet don't really want to spend the bucks for the Big Huffer? With "bombers on a budget" in mind, Piers mocked up a mostly-stock unit which he sent to me for testing. I tried it for a couple days then passed it on to another Northwest Bomber member, Byron Haner, to try as well (being I don't have gauges and he does). Running my Bully Box in Level 1 this turbo spools very close to the stock unit, but you can feel a power improvement starting around low 2000s RPM and from there my truck pulled considerably stronger through redline. There is quite a bit less power falloff past 3000 RPM and therefore the power is not quite as peaky. When I switch the box off there is still noticeable improvement in midrange and upper-end power and excellent spoolup still.
Byron put the turbo on yesterday and noticed his 4x4 quadcab longbed with EZ box at Level 6 maxed out around 1250F preturbo whereas he could push the stocker past 1500F. So off the top there is a 250F improvement in max EGTs. I am going to be in touch with Byron and find out how cruising EGTs compare. He noticed improved midrange & upper end power as well.
This turbo looks totally stock since Piers used the original housings. This one sported a new compressor pinwheel, some machining where it counts, and beefed-up bearing. I think this will be a great affordable option for those running only a box or only injectors, those who want a fast-spooling turbo, improved midrange/upper end, or a turbo for towing. The stock appearance should help with warranty concerns, makes it an easy as 1-2-3 swapout, and hopefully will put it in the ballpark of the PDR35 in terms of pricing. We'll see.
Stay tuned . . .
Vaughn
ps Byron I want my turbo back!!! :{
Most of the turbos available cater to the Big Bomber, such as the HX40, DD's new turbo, Kwik's B1 or twins which cost well over a grand and are a big step above the stock turbo. I do understand Kurt offers smaller turbos for significantly less and can be set up for a direct boltup without downpipe changes.
But what about the guys happy with their EZ box or DD injectors who may be pushing the EGT safety envelope yet don't really want to spend the bucks for the Big Huffer? With "bombers on a budget" in mind, Piers mocked up a mostly-stock unit which he sent to me for testing. I tried it for a couple days then passed it on to another Northwest Bomber member, Byron Haner, to try as well (being I don't have gauges and he does). Running my Bully Box in Level 1 this turbo spools very close to the stock unit, but you can feel a power improvement starting around low 2000s RPM and from there my truck pulled considerably stronger through redline. There is quite a bit less power falloff past 3000 RPM and therefore the power is not quite as peaky. When I switch the box off there is still noticeable improvement in midrange and upper-end power and excellent spoolup still.
Byron put the turbo on yesterday and noticed his 4x4 quadcab longbed with EZ box at Level 6 maxed out around 1250F preturbo whereas he could push the stocker past 1500F. So off the top there is a 250F improvement in max EGTs. I am going to be in touch with Byron and find out how cruising EGTs compare. He noticed improved midrange & upper end power as well.
This turbo looks totally stock since Piers used the original housings. This one sported a new compressor pinwheel, some machining where it counts, and beefed-up bearing. I think this will be a great affordable option for those running only a box or only injectors, those who want a fast-spooling turbo, improved midrange/upper end, or a turbo for towing. The stock appearance should help with warranty concerns, makes it an easy as 1-2-3 swapout, and hopefully will put it in the ballpark of the PDR35 in terms of pricing. We'll see.
Stay tuned . . .
Vaughn
ps Byron I want my turbo back!!! :{
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It spools much faster above about 1750 than the stock turbo did. It will put ya right back in the seat. . all the way to red line. It is very hard for me to drive the speed limit when it's so much fun to spool it up... 
