Turbo Drive Pressure Data

[GWoody]

So it has adjustable, variable vanes... does it also have the "exhaust brake" capabilities of the 6. 7L turbo??

Sorry, there's currently not an exhaust brake function with this unit. In your post above you mention, "vanes", which is plural. This unit does not have multiple small vanes that tend to be problematic due to, too many small moving parts in a harsh enviroment.

 

[seafish]

So can the AIT also make it function as an exhaust brake, or does that happen on the exhaust side of things??

 

[GWoody]

So can the AIT also make it function as an exhaust brake, or does that happen on the exhaust side of things??

The exhaust brake function is designed into the turbine section on the vgt 6. 7 turbo. The AIT is also in the turbine section on this unit. The programming is just not there to use it this way. There has been some discussions with the engineers regarding this but I'm not sure where it's currently at.

 

[seafish]

Still. . sounds like a NICE turbo, and even better if eventually it could be turned into an axhaust brake with ONLY a software update. I am not budgeted for a new turbo for at least another couple years... I am eager to see how this one pan out.

Howzabout a clue (or even a pic!!!) as to what the control unit looks like and how it will integrate with the oem ecm??

PS-- THANKS for taking the time to keep this updated.

 

[AH64ID]

Is that an rpm sensor?

It sure is a lot smaller than the VNT used on the 6. 7. Where is the actuator?

 

[GWoody]

The actual control unit is about a 6 inch square black box that is a stand alone unit. It does not tie in with the factory ecm. The actuator can be seen in the pic above. It sits behind the turbine housing out toward the frame rail. It is silver and has an arm that connects to the turbine housing to control the size of the scroll area. There is a turbine speed sensor installed in the center section that reads shaft speed. You can see the sensor with the 2 wires coming off of it. By changing the settings on this unit you are in a sense changing the AR ratio of this turbo. It makes a truck very diversified in the way you choose to use it. When you adjust the settings on this it really feels like you've changed the complete turbo. This would take several hours but with this and your laptop it only takes a coupple of miniutes.

 

[AH64ID]

Is there an expected sale date on these?

 

[GWoody]

Is there an expected sale date on these?

There is a possibility a limited number of kits will be available for shipment in 2 to 3 weeks.

 

[AH64ID]

Maybe I missed it, but what size is this turbo?

 

[GWoody]

Maybe I missed it, but what size is this turbo?

This is a 63mm compressor inducer.

 

[GWoody]

Here is a pic comparing the turbine housing to a 3rd gen factory housing. The 3rd gen is on the left.

 

[GWoody]

Here are a couple of pics of the complete unit. These were taken for the brochure that is in the works.

 

[rscurtis]

I see one thing I like- it looks like the stock exhaust elbow will fit directly to the turbo without the adapter that the BD requires.

 

[GWoody]

I see one thing I like- it looks like the stock exhaust elbow will fit directly to the turbo without the adapter that the BD requires.

Yup, that's the way it's designed for the 3rd gen.

 

[GWoody]

A couple more pics, one you can see how the 3rd gen elbow fits the exhaust housing, the other you can compare the opening sizes of the factory housing vs this one.

 

[AH64ID]

So it looks like you need a different manifold.

 

[GWoody]

So it looks like you need a different manifold.

Yup, it is made to work with a T4.

 

[RWood]

I was wondering if there was any news on this turbo?
thanks

 

[GWoody]

I was wondering if there was any news on this turbo?

thanks

Yes, we are getting very close to having this system ready to go to market. Currently finalizing the wiring harness and waiting on the trademark approval.

 

[Kday]

Price range?