DD turbo trucks
May 23, 2007 | 08:50 AM
#11
I drive mine everyday, obviously except for when it was down for tranny and clutch swaps. I've put a little over 15,000 turbocharged miles on it, and my only issue is oil control. I contribute this to a lovely mail order tune on the stock fuel system that burned some rings. This isn't a normal issue though if you keep you tune in check. I haven't towed a trailer, but I've had well over 1000lbs in the bed several times with no issues at all. I have towed another ECSB truck for a short distance, but nothing I'd consider towing. 
As far as longevity, a turbo can last on long time, if you keep up on your oil changes.
As far as longevity, a turbo can last on long time, if you keep up on your oil changes.
May 23, 2007 | 10:20 AM
#12
Originally Posted by kbracing96
every once in a while when I feel really spunky...
I DD my turbo truck too, when it has an engine and is not on fire. The turbo itself has been fine. The other problems are unrelated to the turbo, but I tow and all that other crap too with no problems.
May 23, 2007 | 10:55 AM
#13
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Well that the stuff i like to hear, i am going start haulin my drag car around. I wasnt sure if people had any trouble doing so.
I was lookin to get a gt- 67 For my pretty much stock truck, with cam, torque convertor. WOuld the 67 be ok for stock, or should i go smaller or bigger. i dont care about mpg, truck already gets 13 the way i drive
I was lookin to get a gt- 67 For my pretty much stock truck, with cam, torque convertor. WOuld the 67 be ok for stock, or should i go smaller or bigger. i dont care about mpg, truck already gets 13 the way i drive
May 23, 2007 | 11:04 AM
#14
I would recommend looking into the Trick Turbo setup. Their setup uses a 62-1, which is a bit smaller than the GT-67 (IIRC). It appears to be a well built setup, I'm looking at getting at least the hotside parts from them once my financial situation stabilizes.
May 23, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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How much are just the hot side parts? Theres a place close to were i live that turbo anything, and have a good reputation They turboed a cadilac STS it was bad ***. I think i may have them do the hotside and i do everthing else
May 23, 2007 | 11:50 AM
#17
Originally Posted by thunder550
Spunky?
I DD my turbo truck too, when it has an engine and is not on fire. The turbo itself has been fine. The other problems are unrelated to the turbo, but I tow and all that other crap too with no problems.
I DD my turbo truck too, when it has an engine and is not on fire. The turbo itself has been fine. The other problems are unrelated to the turbo, but I tow and all that other crap too with no problems.
May 23, 2007 | 11:57 AM
#18
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Ive put about 1000 miles on my Sts DD truck and other than a few minor problems (Mostly my fault 
) It runs great. But it can get spendy fast theres always somthing to buy/upgrade. i think ive spent close to 8 or 9 thousand dollars so far.Other than that PT.net Was the best single resource that i had while i was puttin my turbo on.
) It runs great. But it can get spendy fast theres always somthing to buy/upgrade. i think ive spent close to 8 or 9 thousand dollars so far.Other than that PT.net Was the best single resource that i had while i was puttin my turbo on.
May 23, 2007 | 01:46 PM
#20
Originally Posted by kbracing96
Don't make me dig the pic out of what else I tow with my truck
Originally Posted by vanillagorilla
HA! That's what I was thinking about when you said you've towed with it. 
That's what I was thinking about when you said you've towed with it. 
I'm going to go cry now.