EZ and Boost Press

[Texasdeere]

I am getting close to adding a Edge EZ and a set of gauges to my truck. I figure I am getting around 19 to 20 psi of boost now, stock ( based on what I have read ). Am I going to see an increase in boost with the EZ? and if so about how much?

 

[WyoJim]

As I remember my EZ gave me 28psi. But alas the other day I tried it and only got 25psi. I suspected an intercooler hose leak so I tightened all of the clamps, and they were loose.



There was a leak because the truck cab was a lot quieter, but the boost still only reached 25 pounds. Maybe it went to 28 with the camper on or maybe old age has affected my memory.

 

[M Evan]

My boost gauge show 28 psi with PE EZ and stop on wastegate. I have same truck like you do, only my is 4x4, which I think don't make different.

M

 

[Bigsaint]

Same here. I saw a increase to a max of 28 psi's with the EZ and the boost elbow installed. Had to push it pretty hard in 6th gear to see 28 psi's, in 5th or below the max I could hit was about 25 psi's.



Scott W.

 

[Bigstick]

OK please don't yell at me, but I just installed gauges and it is nothing for me to hit 30 psi and I set a max boost pressure of 33 or 34psi the other day. Then I added the 275 injectors last night and today I hit 36 psi. I am using the enterprise engine DiPricol gauges with the boost pressure coming from the side of the intake from the bushing that I replaced for the boost gauge. My gauge is fine it has a taddle tail. I talked to Rod at WIldcat diesel when ordering the injectors and he said it is very possible that I got an EZ that runs really really good. I have installed the boost module and you can see my mods in my signature. I am running around 1100 F pre turbo.

Randy

 

[jimnance]

Peak boost

I see a max boost of 30 PSI as measured on my Guage. Some varience in readings from guage to guage may account for this.



FYI, most of the increased boost is due to the elbow supplied with the box. I removed the box for the last couple of days as I wanted to have the dealer look at the pump. Even with the EZ box removed I saw 26 PSI of boost when I was leaning hard on the engine. Stock boost is limited to 22 PSI by the wastegate.

 

[M Evan]

Hey, Mr. Bigsaint did you left something original on truck ?

Look to me like very nice set up. Good luck.

M

 

[John Berger]

When I'm towing and hit a really good grade, the boost will usually ride steady on 27 or 28. I've seen both. When I mash the pedal I can spike at around 26, unloaded. I'm taking boost readings from atop the intake plenum.

 

[TORQUE THIS]

Just installed an EZ on Sunday. I have a hardlined wastegate, so we tried the . 22 shell. 1st test run still only 21. Then we drilled a small hole in the wastegate tube according to the directions that came with the EZ and now I see 28 through all shifts





I can't wait till transmission mods funds become available.





Did someone say DDIII's????

 

[Bigsaint]

M Evan... Yep, still has the original glove box and ash tray .



Scott W.

 

[Texasdeere]

Thanks for all the input!



If I want to add 275's in the future, is the EZ still a good way to go? Or should I consider a Comp or Pulse? I am only looking for more power to help me tow.



I think the EZ will help my towing in the hills and the 275's could give me a little more power if it is necessary.

 

[M Evan]

I want to do same thing, add 275 or DD II. But my Q. is, can I do this without need for bigger exhaust system or will EGT rise to much with original 3" ? But first I will upgrade trans.

M

 

[John Berger]

Moto Head:



I highly recommend the EZ and 275's if all you are looking to do is tow. Fully loaded, my trailer weighs in at 9500 lbs. It pulls grades very well. It's not to hard on your clutch(although my stock clutch may differ... may it rest in pieces, er peace) as long as you don't try doing burnouts with a heavy load in tow. If you have ever driven between Nashville and Knoxville on I-40, there are some significant long grades, probably 2-4 percent'ers. I could run them all at 65 or 70, if I wanted to and did not have to get into the throttle. I didn't like some of the vibration I felt, but as it turned out that was my clutch getting ready to give up the ghost. I think my stock clutch started having problems the very first time I towed on a long trip which was 25K miles before I ever did mods. The mods just brought it to it's untimely demise a bit sooner. I did get 72K out of it, however. The combo you want is sweet and will serve you well. Anything more and you are getting into areas you may not want to be in while towing. Whichever way you go, you will have fun.

 

[Bigsaint]

Ditto on the above. I had mine in as the first BOMB, everything else was stock, except I already had the gauges in. I actually saw a drop in egt's with the EZ compared to when stock. I wasn't towing anything, but took many WOT runs up a 17% and 25% grade, about 200F lower pre turbo. Before the EZ, I could hit 1250f quite easily with the ETH. I'm not sure if you will see the same loss of egt's as the ETH tends to run hotter, from what I've seen here, but I doubt the EZ alone will be a problem temp. wise with a stock truck while towing.



Scott W.

 

[RMH]

torque

Torquethis... . What did the EZ instructions say about drilling a sm all hole. how big, where and do you have an auto or stick. thx ... ... ... ... ... ... Bob

 

[RMH]

Torque this

Torque... ... ... With the EZ what were the instructions... what size hole . . where... and do you have an auto or stick. . thx Bob

 

[Chipstien]

With the TTPM and before the DD3's I would max at 34 psi. (wastegate disabled)

RMH, he probably has a Auto because the HY is the only turbo that has a hardlined wastegate. I can't seem to remember what size hole I had to drill though. Never-the-less it wasn't very big. (3/64 range if I remember correctly but don't quote me on that)

 

[Texasdeere]

RMH,



Look on www.edgeproductsinc.com, Look up EZ, then at the bottom they have pdf filed instructions. They have special instructions for the hardline... . MH