Exhaust housing on turbo cracked (04.5)

[TX Gooseneck]

I was driving to the office this morning and noticed a little bit of an airy sound like an exhaust leak. Pull the truck into my shop and I've got a nice crack right on the top of the exhaust housing.



I like to build up instead of pay to stay. Soooooo, what kind of complete turbo should I go with? Or will I have to buy another exhaust housing of similar spec?

 

[TX Gooseneck]

New complete turbo from dodge is over $3800!!!!

 

[SRadke]

If you want a sweet little fast spooling towing turbo that will outperform the stocker check out the HTB2 from High Tech Turbo.



-Scott

 

[NDanecker]

I was driving to the office this morning and noticed a little bit of an airy sound like an exhaust leak. Pull the truck into my shop and I've got a nice crack right on the top of the exhaust housing.

Any idea why it cracked?

 

[TX Gooseneck]

Any idea why it cracked?

I'm guessing heat.



Scott,

any idea on the cost?

 

[SRadke]

Prices are listed on their website. Check it out: High Tech Turbo



-Scott

 

[NDanecker]

I'm guessing heat.

Hope its an isolated case then.

I have the cool duals by MBRP and I'm a little worried that the dual setup doesn't allow the motor to twist as much as a single exhaust putting unnecessary stress on the turbo housing. Usually a flex pipe or donut/spring arrangement is used to allow for this. I don't think the compression style clamp they use is sufficient in this application. Maybe that is why DC decided to go with exhaust clamps vs. a fully welded exhaust system. On second thought... probably driven by a cost savings decision.

 

[nickleinonen]

exhaust housings between the 04. 5 and 05 should be the same??? maybe just swap the housings and "warrenty" it... ?

 

[TX Gooseneck]

That's a thought... but for $1400 I'd rather just get something that is a better performer.

 

[WCounts]

Get the htb2 . It can be used for the top turbo when you go to twins

 

[hasselbach]

If you want a sweet little fast spooling towing turbo that will outperform the stocker check out the HTB2 from High Tech Turbo.



-Scott

Aaron at Edge recommends the above as well, He said its a great turbo. That's what I am going to get soon.

 

[TX Gooseneck]

I talked to Paul at HTT and he's got a new one coming out. I may try that one, haven't decided yet. Supposed to be very similar to the HTB2.