Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) new K45 turbo

[Agades]

anyone running one ?

how do you like it?

what other mods with it?

how would it work with my set up plus DD2's?

 

[TomGolden]

I just saw a post in this same forum or maybe the 2nd Gen NO engine/transmission forum by member kbond saying he has one sitting in his garage and is asking what HP increase he can expect over a stock HY35. He is the only person so far I have seen mention actually having one, although his is not yet installed.



Tom

 

[RSnaith]

Originally posted by Agades

anyone running one ?

how do you like it?

what other mods with it?

how would it work with my set up plus DD2's?

Hey Alan!



The K. 45 is a new turbo that Kurt just released. Other than a couple R&D units he's had in testing for a few months, he's got one installed on a 12 valve RV right now, and its working very, very well. Very fast spool-up and still capable of moving a decent amount of air up top.



On the Dodge front, Ken has got one that he's in the process of getting all the pieces collected for for his install (I'm unsure of Ken's setup), and Wildcat Diesel of Central California should be installing one on a fairly aggressive truck with a PM3 and Mach 3 injectors within the next couple of weeks. We should be seeing some firm numbers shortly thereafter.



For those who aren't aware of the K. 45, its using a compressor wheel that is similar in size to the B1 'charger, but its got a slightly smaller impellor shaft to reduce rotating mass and help spool-up. Kurt's also mated the compressors to some smaller turbine wheels, also to aid in spool-up. This turbo is targetted to the stock to 500 HP crowd who aren't going to be running any drugs and don't need the ultra-toughness of the B1. Its more of an HX40 class turbo (although the K. 45 has a larger compressor) and the price tag is reduced to reflect this. It's available with several configurations including a housing with a HX35 style outlet, so there is no need to replace any exhaust brakes or buy a new downpipe to use the turbo.

 

[kbond]

Originally posted by Agades

anyone running one ?

how do you like it?

what other mods with it?

how would it work with my set up plus DD2's?

Should have mine installed this weekend providing the Brown Truck shows up with my Intercooler elbow and clamps need to finish the install.



My mods are in my sig.



Couple other note regaurding the K45. The one I ordered is no wasted gated but an external is availible. I will be headed this way once I get an idea of my egt's and boost readings etc. .



I'll post back once I get it installed.



-Ken

 

[kbond]

Re: Re: new K45 turbo

Originally posted by kbond

Should have mine installed this weekend providing the Brown Truck shows up with my Intercooler elbow and clamps need to finish the install.



My mods are in my sig.



Couple other note regaurding the K45. The one I ordered is no wasted gated but an external is availible. I will be headed this way once I get an idea of my egt's and boost readings etc. .



I'll post back once I get it installed.



-Ken

Just realized I should not post before I have my coffee. Meant to say



Non-waste-gated but an external waste-gate is available.

 

[Agades]

coffe got ya wasted gated?

I get tttthe sssssttudders from mountain dew



good info

keep us posted as to the works of it all



got ddIIs comming and

im going to need a turbo and want reliability and towability

sounds like the k45 will do that



will I be able to keep the scotty II?

 

[kbond]

Originally posted by Agades

coffe got ya wasted gated?

I get tttthe sssssttudders from mountain dew



good info

keep us posted as to the works of it all



got ddIIs comming and

im going to need a turbo and want reliability and towability

sounds like the k45 will do that



will I be able to keep the scotty II?

You should be able to keep the scotty II. I was able to keep the AFE mega cannon.

 

[KWIKKURT]

Originally posted by Agades

coffe got ya wasted gated?

I get tttthe sssssttudders from mountain dew



good info

keep us posted as to the works of it all



got ddIIs comming and

im going to need a turbo and want reliability and towability

sounds like the k45 will do that



will I be able to keep the scotty II?

Yes the K-45's are roughly the same outside demensions as the Holsets. So your stock air boxes or the SuperDuper Scotty I, II or The "RAM AIR III will all work perfectly.



They do require a 3" 90 Deg Boost outlet elbow that is hose to hose. Unlike the stock holset elbow that is Vband Clamp to hose.



We have some Boost Hose elbows ordered. This will negate the need for the new elbow.

 

[Agades]

Kwikkurt,

what do ya think?

is this the way for me

with my set up and the ddII's?



Rod and I were talking after I got my new edge comp and I think I got a drag comp accidentaly of course



theres no defueling on 5x5

 

[markdixon]

How can I get some information on this turbo want to upgrade this year and this turbo sounds good. Just need more info and price.

 

[Agades]

I believe KWIKKURT makes them

 

[markdixon]

I tried google with that and nothing comes up

 

[TomGolden]

TDR member KwikKurt who responded above to this thread makes them, they are a hybrid, which is why you won't find anything doing an internet search. Kurt posts hiw phone number in his sig usually, as he is a Vendor.

 

[markdixon]

Thankyou

 

[Ramafid]

Bringing this to the top . For the people that are running this turbo, how is it doing? I'm trying to decide between the K-45 and the PDR HX-40. Any comments are welcome. Thanks.

 

[turbo lcc]

I am fighting the same issue K45 or PDR40???

 

[Forrest]

It would be interesting to know what the differences are.

 

[Agades]

there has been much heated debate in the past about hx 40's vs other turbos



thats probably why no one really wants to get into a comparison war



from what I understand , with my limited knowledge of the subject, the PDRHX 40 is the best of the HX 40's

as far as reliabilty and spool up and... ... .



and the K45 is a whole different turbo meant to take the place of the HX 40 for those of us who are afraid of huffing one



kwikkurt, please correct me if I am wrong



inquiring minds just need to know

we are dying here

 

[Agades]

Kbond,

is it in yet???????

 

[RSnaith]

Originally posted by Agades

and the K45 is a whole different turbo meant to take the place of the HX 40 for those of us who are afraid of huffing one

I'll try and address this, from our own independent tests.



The K. 45 is intended to be used in the same applications that an HX40 has historical been used in. ie: 500 HP and down with no drugs. Shaft size is approximately the same, however quality is higher than a typical 40 shaft, and bearing outer surface is bigger. Kurt is supposed to get me some pictures today that I will post here.



To expand on my previous message, the K. 45 is available in a standard version and a KwikSpool version with a tighter housing. As far as I know, there are no KwikSpool K. 45's out in the market right now, just a few standards that are undergoing testing. The target for the standard K. 45 is faster spoolup than an HX40 of any breed, which means that it will still likely be slower than an HY35/9. You will be able to save some pennies on a 400 HP or so class truck (approx. We don't have any firm numbers yet), and skip the waste.



The KSK. 45 (KwikSpool) is the turbo that I'm most excited about. Its using a smaller turbine wheel and turbine housing, similar in size to the KSB1B (KwikSpool B1B). Our testing at Wildcat (only one truck thus far) with the KSB1B has been nothing short of phenomenal, with spool-up equal to or better than an HY35/9, and EGT reductions comparable to a KSB1. With a similar sized compressor wheel, lighter rotating mass, and similar exhaust side, there is no reason why KSK. 45 won't perform every bit as well.



Rod