Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Just ordered a Van Aaken do I need a boost elbow?

[HookMeUp]

Just ordered a Van Aaken module for my truck and I'm wondering if I need an adjustable boost elbow for it. Mark Craig @ Diesel Performance Parts says no, the box does it electronically.



Thanks

 

[16919]

It might do the boost fooling electronically but we have a manual wastegate on our turbos (hx 35). So yes if you want to maximize boost at 34-35 psi you will need an adjustable boost elbow. It (the chip) may or may not come with one... . if not I think someone sells them in TDR basement enterprises... . I got mine off ebay for like 20 bucks.

 

[Cummins724]

I would get one so you can crank it up some to cool egts.

 

[HookMeUp]

I knew that's the way they worked. That just erks me that he told me I didn't need one. Now I have to find one and order it when he could have just thrown one in for me.

 

[NoSeeUm]

An E-bay seller just about always has them for sale.



Search Cummins.



Jim

 

[CToney]

My brother's '01 6sp with edge EZ doesn't have a boost elbow. It will make 32-33psi of boost. He has no egt problems <1200 with BHAF, FASS, and 4" exhaust. The factory wastegate on HO 6sp opens at 26psi but you can build over that with increased fueling and boost fooling. I'd try it without and see what happens.

 

[Lordsman]

Mine came with an elbow, they called it a turbo orifice. Make sure you tell them you have a stick shift. It's a VA box under the BD plug n' power name. www.bd-power.com

 

[ironbutt]

PMcBride: They said that because the sensor line on the 2002 is short and is steel and difficult to get a replacement elbow in there. (just a thought)