My Opinion of the PDR HX35/14 & GSK

[Koa Man]

I just finished installing the PDR HX35/14 and his 3K gov spring kit. Also did his secret gov. lever adjustment. All I can say is WOW I must say the GSK is definitely a worthwhile mod and makes a huge difference in the way the power comes on and stays on. To all who haven't done the GSK yet, do it. You won't be disappointed.

 

[rubberneck]

GSK

Koaman, how long did it take to do the GSK, thinking about putting one in the 98 12 valve.

 

[Jim Fulmer]

Springs

It takes longer and is more of a pain to turn the motor over by hand than it does to change the springs, piece of cake!



Jim

 

[SlyBones]

And the PDR HX35/14 combo?

 

[Koa Man]

As Jim stated, it isn't very difficult. The instructions that Piers sends is very clear and tells you exactly what tools you will need. The instructions say about 1. 5 hours for a first timer. It took me a little longer since I did the gov lever adjustment and decided to push my plate forward. The turbo installation that was done a couple days earlier lowered the EGTs by about 150 degrees so decided to move the plate to see if I could get into trouble again. The GSK consists of 2 bottom seats and 4 springs... 1 & 2 for each side. The stock springs will have 2 bottom seats and 3 springs and 1 shim on each side. (At least in my case and instructions don't tell you how many to look for. ) Make sure you pull them all out. Only thing you will save is the top seat and retainer nut. Like I said earlier... don't wait... go ahead and do it, even for stock trucks. Someone stated that the GSK, after gauges, is the #1 bomb and now I can understand why.



Slybones,

I posted results of the PDR turbo on an earlier thread in the Products section, but installation of the turbo was easy, no stuck bolts or nuts. EGTs dropped dropped 150 degrees just as Piers stated, and my max boost is now 40, up from 34 on the stock turbo. Low end was about the same as stock... better now with the GSK, and mid range much stronger and top end quite a bit stronger. The PDR HX35 is a great turbo for us medium hp guys who tow a lot.

 

[Snow man]

So your happy with the PDR turbo,did it seem to help power any,or just lower EGTs'?I really need the B1,but the price is to much for me,although i feel it isnt out of line for what it is,I just cannot swing it now. Im at 400hp approximately,and i can hit 1620 EGT's on level 5x5. Id like to knock at least 150 off that.

 

[Cooker]

Everyone talking about the GSK lately makes me think I need one sooner than later

 

[Koa Man]

Snowman... the PDR HX35 will give you much stronger mid range and your top end will be stronger too. Best thing is to call Piers for his recommendation for your application. He did not recommend the HX40 in my case, because that should be run with a 16 housing at the least, and he said I would not like the lag with the 16 housing. I have a heavy truck (8200 lbs, bed empty), tight converter, hills and always towing. I know all the high hp (and rich) guys are starting to go with the B1, but this is a good towing and med. hp (350-400hp) turbo.