Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) What turbo should I get?

[JBlackwell]

Was just thinking about what turbo would be best for me. I figure a lot of you guys would help me out here and tell me what you think.



First off, a twins setup is probably out of the question with the time and money I would have to put in it.



Second of all, I would have to have something that wouldn't blow my headgasket. I just had my head redone and it was shaved . 010 and I put a . 020+ marine gasket back on.

I have new 370's, 4K GSK, #10 plate, ScottyII on order. Truck has a 175 pump with a 5spd. and 4. 10's. Will bump up the timing too.



Off the top of my head, I am thinking a PDR HX40. Boost would be under 40psi. , can make a lot of usable towing power and could probably make 450rwhp with it.



Another I was looking at was a PDR HX50. Extreme amount of power, could probably do alright towing with 8K since I have a 5spd. , and 4. 10's. But I don't know if the boost pressures would eat on my headgasket or not. Don't know if I could push enough fuel to get the going or not either. May have to get some lazer cut DV's or something like that to help.



I have looked at a few other turbos but it looks like I keep coming back to the PDR40.



What do you guys think? Oh... . will also put in a 13" SB Clutch at the same time, so I will have that covered too.



JD

 

[TravisG]

Give Merrick Cummings a call at Laredo Performance Diesel. Or check out his website. I think it is www.laredoperformancediesel.com



He can hook you up with a sweet turbo from J. R. Adkins. J. R. will build you anything you want.



Good Luck.