What is the benefit of an '03 turbo on '06

[tnet69]

I have seen on here that some people have installed '03 turbos on newer model trucks. Can anyone tell me what the benefit would be?

[SickStroke6.0]

Some say they makea little more boost, maybe a flow a tad bit better, and a tad bit lower EGT's, but most people just get them for the incredibly loud whistle. Here's a video of mine with a 4" MBRP straight pipe exhaust, to give you a taste of what they're like.

YouTube - Got Whistle?

YouTube - Got Whistle?

[Rmorgan711]

I'm having one built right now for my '05 , shop tells me they are better as far as having a 360* bearing surface and thrust ring ?? or something like that and are a better design , it was modified /changed somewhat in '04 on out...
may not be factual but that is what I was told ?
yes they whistle more also

[tnet69]

OK, now I got to have one. Sounds like a jet plane! Damn, not looking forward to taking the turbo back out though. Thanks guys.

[SickStroke6.0]

Yeah man, I love mine. And with the EGR delete it's actually a little louder.

But my truck is known at my school as "The Airplane."

[kingranch250]

trust me if u dont have the money to do a expenseve turbo up grade if u can find a 03 you want regret it i love mine it turns head

[tnet69]

Is the mounting plate the same or do I need to find that also?

[SickStroke6.0]

The turbo pedestal is different, but I've heard that some people just mount them on their stock pedestals.

[HOTWHEELS34]

It's definently an attention getter.

[Rmorgan711]

Originally Posted by SickStroke6.0

The turbo pedestal is different, but I've heard that some people just mount them on their stock pedestals.

I was told 2 of the 3 holes will line up ....