Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) new K45 turbo

[KWIKKURT]

We have a B-1 that is especially for the crowd that tows alot. Kurt

 

[kbond]

Originally posted by KWIKKURT

We have a B-1 that is especially for the crowd that tows alot. Kurt

Kurt,



Is it a different housing? or? Huge difference between the two?



Thanks,

Ken

 

[TIngram]

will this bolt right in to place of an hx 35 i would like to have one of these they sound like the real mccoy. are you going to be testing them on any standards it sounded like you were testing them on all autos.

 

[KWIKKURT]

KBond, A little difference in the Compressor map and Housing. Don't want to say more due to the copycats out there.



TIngram, Yes I have a direct bolt in replacement B-1's for the Hx35's and Hx40's ... Email me for more info L8tr Kurt

 

[Agades]

kwikkurt,

what yah got fer the 03 crowd ?



I understand it has to be fairly fast spooling to make it work



do you have a B-1 set up for the 03 yet?

 

[KWIKKURT]

Yep, We have a KSB-1B(-2) '03 It is a direct bolt in for the 03's

 

[2broke2smoke]

any new information ... . test or comparison results?

 

[Big P]

TTT



I'm looking for a turbo that will support DD3's and a comp on 5x5 with egt's under control, and boost pressure that won't pop a head gasket. Also I don't tow and want something that will spool reasonably well with the comp off. Is the K45 the answer?

 

[kbond]

Originally posted by Big P

TTT



I'm looking for a turbo that will support DD3's and a comp on 5x5 with egt's under control, and boost pressure that won't pop a head gasket. Also I don't tow and want something that will spool reasonably well with the comp off. Is the K45 the answer?

don't waste your money. If you're going non-holset, I suggest the KSB-B1.

 

[KWIKKURT]

KenB, I guess you like the KS Housing on your truck???



With the added optional Turbine wheel sizes and housings for the B-1 Bomber turbo line _ We have found fewer reasons to recommend the K-45's... ... Also the pricing has dropped some now that most of the Original R&D costs have been recovered.



I am doing some Exstensive testing soon (1-2 weeks)with the latest housings, Wheels, and a few prototype parts on a Chassis Dyno. The tests will include Don M's Mach 3' and 5's with the top two or three Fueling Boxes and the prototype parts mentioned above along with a B-1, B-1B, KSB-1 Etc. Then we are going to back these test results with a Engine Dyno and the same parts. Should be some interesting info.



Kurt

 

[jtisdale]

Originally posted by Big P

TTT



I'm looking for a turbo that will support DD3's and a comp on 5x5 with egt's under control, and boost pressure that won't pop a head gasket. Also I don't tow and want something that will spool reasonably well with the comp off. Is the K45 the answer?

When you find it, let me know. I am seriously looking at this turbo also, except I tow once in awhile and sled pull 5-6 hooks a year.

Jim

 

[snowracer69]

Originally posted by Big P

TTT



I'm looking for a turbo that will support DD3's and a comp on 5x5 with egt's under control, and boost pressure that won't pop a head gasket. Also I don't tow and want something that will spool reasonably well with the comp off. Is the K45 the answer?

NO, and neither is the KSB-1-2! Nor is the B-1-2... at least if you're at any altitude! Am at 5000' elevation, have M3's, Drag Comp and was running the KSB-1-2 and am now running the B-1-2 and still can't keep EGT's under 1600*F w/ box on 5x5. I think part of my problem is the Drag Comp as it creates some extreme temps at the upper end, but I think that what we give up for spool-up w/ the KS and the -2 wheel we lose in top end flow.



On the plus side, after switching to the standard housing, I have a heck of a lot more pull on the top end compared to what I used to have w/ the KS version.



Next step as recommended by Ken is a KSB-1 w/ the standard wheel... am seriously considering investing in a permanant back-pressure gauge for my exhaust manifold so I know what's going on and what gains I'm actually getting.



To restate what I said: DO NOT BUY A KSB-1 IF YOU WANT TO KEEP EGT'S IN CHECK W/ DD3'S AND COMP ON 5X5!!! Yes, I know I'm yelling, it's that important!!!



To add something to this though: I do believe the B1 line of turbos are the strongest on the market! I bark mine daily and have the dreaded huffing/surging and after 13,000 can't seem to hurt it. I wouldn't hesitate to buy mine again, but would look at more of the options first, and consider a little better what I need rather than just the spool-up factor, which I have found is just about the least important. Also, there are more B1's out there than just the one mentioned in this thread. Check w/ Bell turbo too, as Lucas has a USB on his '97 12 valve and is very happy with it.

 

[Big P]

Actually I'm only at about 500' above sea level, and when I say controlled egt's I mean that it will climb past 1300 s-l-o-w-l-y. I know turbos are a balance, but like you snowracer69 I'd like to do the least amount of changing housings and wheels too.

 

[KIseminger]

You guys have talked about several different turbos that I have not heard of (except the HX40). Can someone fill me in?

 

[snowracer69]

500' above sea-level I would go w/ the standard B-1-2. Denis (in the signature) is running the exact combo you are asking about (DD3's and regular Comp, w/ 89% DTT) and he sees 1250*F max. Plus, even down at 1500' elevation, the spool of my B-1-2 w/ M3's is very good... plenty enough for everyday driving w/ the box turned down, but she still blacked out the street when on 5x5 until she got to full tilt of nearly 50 PSI.



I would definitely recommend making sure you know how much fuel you are GOING to run, not that you want to run. I used to think 450 RWHP was plenty... turns out it isn't and I want to go bigger. DD3's and Comp should put you near 430-450 and at lower altitude, w/o towing heavy or over the mountains, you should be fine w/ the B-1-2.



Good luck, Josh

 

[Big P]

Thanks Josh, very helpful info.

 

[Forrest]

e-mail that R. ebel bomber ... he's towing @ altitude w/ hp in the 500 range with a B-1.

 

[jtisdale]

I would go with a B1 in a heart beat if I needed one. I hardly ever run the comp, unless I am sled pulling. Besides, I want to keep my turbo mount pac brake. Thats why I am looking at this turbo. Right now with my set-up and the comp off, my egts are always in check.