hx-40 install

[LLeaton]

well i thought i might have better luck in here. i am installing an non pdr hx-40 on my 1995 dodge automatic. the hx-40w i have is a 6 blade with a 16cm w/g housing. i know i have to reclock it but it seems like the wastegate is in the way. if i go on the passenger side of the wastegate the elbow that goes into the intercooler boot hits the fender and if i go on the other side i think it hits a pipe going to the heat exchanger. what i would really like is pictures. i no it is hard to understand what i am trying to say but i will try and get pictures to. Thanks

 

[TORQUE THIS]

You need a wastegate for the Dodge truck. You can get one from www.htturbo.com

 

[Extreme1]

My advise: ship your turbo to Piers and have them do their work on it. I had them do mine a couple years ago, they balance it way better than stock, machine the compressor housing down to reduce impeller clearance (makes it more efficient and spool a little quicker), they cut the wastegate bracket and rotate it 90 degrees so it fits a Ram, weld it back on and then adjust the wastegate to about 40 psi.



They are a pain to adjust on the truck and it won't fit unless this is done. Unless you cut up the fender or something.

 

[bmoeller]

My advise: ship your turbo to Piers and have them do their work on it. I had th and then adjust the wastegate to about 40 psi.

IIRC, Mark said they don't set them to go over 32#, unless asked to. Helps the shaft out, I'm sure. Mine is set at 38#.

 

[Morse]

How much does an hx40 normally go for?? I had a shop offer me a used one with a downpipe for 500. . Is that a good deal? Will temps be ok pulling?

 

[bmoeller]

Stock, ~$700-900 probably isn't to far off. You will need a new downpipe and clamp also. It has 4" outlet.



Modded, over $1000



http://piersdiesel.com/Hx40.htm



http://piersdiesel.com/DodgeUSPrice.htm

 

[Extreme1]

The downpipe is $125, $500 (with the right exhaust housing) is a good deal. Make sure the compressor housing outlet is the same as the stocker you're replacing.