Turbo help

[EAMan]

I am looking for a turbo for my 2003 SO CA Model truck. I want something that will bolt right up and be able to handle 400-450 hp. I don't know if one oeven exists. Thanks

 

[Duck]

Buy the Diesel Dynamics Ball Bearing turbo and let us all know how it worked out for you



I'm just waiting for someone to write up a positive review on the thing so I can justify plunking down the dough. I think there's a lot of us waiting... .

 

[Goodys1ton]

Take a look at the BD super "b" turbo. Its good for about 425 ponies, and it bolts in with really no modification, just a little turbo clocking. Which with a 13mm ratchet wrench is farely easy. I have been happy about the results I have seen with it. Give Kyle a call at extreme diesel performance, a great guy to work with.

 

[daytripper63]

Take a look at the BD super "b" turbo. Its good for about 425 ponies, and it bolts in with really no modification, just a little turbo clocking. Which with a 13mm ratchet wrench is farely easy. I have been happy about the results I have seen with it. Give Kyle a call at extreme diesel performance, a great guy to work with.

I thought the Super B is smaller than the stock turbo on the new 05s?

 

[smokejunkie]

go for the HT B2. Straight up bolt on, great spool up, good to 500 hp

 

[lil red cummins]

bd super b is on my 04. 0. it really wakes up the TST.



minor mod is necessary. you have to grind off a little of the motor mount and i had to take about 1-1/2" out of my exhaust system, which was relatively easy. i just cut out a piece in front of the muffler and put a coupler back on.



i am happy so far.



jim

 

[BIG BOB]

B1-2-04 would be a good turbo for you. It is a "Direct" bolt on, much easier than a HTB2! It may cost a little more, but is a very good turbo. Some are running 500+ with it. I have been running one with just an EZ, and it spools just as fast as the stock turbo.



From what I have read, the Super B is not much of an improvement over the stock turbo.

 

[Tomeygun]

go for the HT B2. Straight up bolt on, great spool up, good to 500 hp

One thing I noticed is this turbo is ungradable all the way to the Sledpuller 66 - I like that I can kinda "Grow" with the HTT line of turbos



(though I have yet to bite the bullet and get one )

 

[jwilliams3]

B1's are also upgradeable according to HT's website.

 

[bpenrod]

I'm picking my truck up today with a new TAD B1-04 installed. It is a direct bolt on and everyone I tlaked to prior to purchase said they are great. I'll find out today. Also put the ATS manifold on as well as a 4" downpipe from an 05 truck. Should be fun driving it home with just the downpipe, ala Tomeygun if I'm not mistaken!!

 

[Goodys1ton]

Daytripper63

I think you are right on the 05 but EAMan has an 03 CA motor.

 

[daytripper63]

Daytripper63

I think you are right on the 05 but EAMan has an 03 CA motor.

What my thought was : Why would I get a turbo for an 03 that is smaller than what the 05s have stock if the 05 turbo is only handling 325 h. p.

 

[jwilliams3]

The OEM is smaller on the turbine wheel and turbine housing.

The Super B's compressor wheel is smaller by about 4mm than the stock 05 turbo.

 

[driverno8]

I have the HTB2 on my CA SO. I love it. Super easy to put in. Did it by my self in about 3 hours. If you do it get the down tube. Helped a ton. Plus they have great customer service. Downside, I finally towed with it the other day (9,000lbs RV) and didn't care for my temps running down the freeway on level ground. EZ on 1 and TST 2/1 temps where 900º+. Thought that was a tick high for level ground at 70mph. Upside. EZ on 1 and TST on 7/7 taking off down the street would spin the tires into white smoke (and they're 35"s). Black smoke poured. Kinda fun, but once I got up on the freeway everything was turned down for the long haul. Overall... 2 thumb up!

 

[EAMan]

Thanks for the info. I will look into a couple of these turbo and see what happens.