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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
I think that if the technology was really so much better, then they wouldn't be the only company making turbos like this. I'm pretty sure that the bigger turbo manufacturers would adapt the technology if it was any good.
I just don't think the market is big enough. My twincharger design was up the same alley...works great, but not practical for 99.9% of people. Performance:cost ratio isn't as good. That retarded graph still gets me though lol.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 08:36 AM
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If you but a couple and send them to us. We can build you a kit.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by AKlowriderZ71
I think that if the technology was really so much better, then they wouldn't be the only company making turbos like this. I'm pretty sure that the bigger turbo manufacturers would adapt the technology if it was any good.
Garrett does, the VNT turbo on the newer VW/Audi 1/8/2.0T vehicles. Aerocharger was first IIRC.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 09:46 AM
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The 6.0L Ford Diesels use this exact same setup with Variable Vane Turbos!
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1DIME
The 6.0L Ford Diesels use this exact same setup with Variable Vane Turbos!
Yep, and they fail all the time. They use oil pressure to control the Variable vane.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 10:08 AM
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I think the aerocharger was designed for small CI 4cyl
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
Yep, and they fail all the time. They use oil pressure to control the Variable vane.
The 6.0 Fords have a problem because the EGR gets plugged. I don't believe it has anything to do with the turbo.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by smokeshow
The 6.0 Fords have a problem because the EGR gets plugged. I don't believe it has anything to do with the turbo.
Ok well I believe it does have to due with the turbo, I have removed them and seen them fail allot. We have 30-40 of them we use as tugs at work, constant problems with the turbo's.

I am aware of the EGR problem, yes thats a issue too.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 12:37 PM
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Oh I wasnt defending the 6.0's, if they didnt mess up we would be slow at my work too! Alot of the 6.0s problem is the tight tolerance of the Unison Ring which moves the vanes and the turbo body, they get very stuck due to heat cycles and soot build up!
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Pretty much all the new Diesel use VVT. GM has had them since 04.5. IF this company is back in business and taking orders, your gonna need 2 of there big turbos to build a setup for one of these truck. That's $5000 right there JUST for the turbos, then there is the rest of the kit. I'll build a kit if anyone want to try them!
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