Ready to buy a MTW turbo, but can't decide which

[uhpilot]

I ordered the Stage 1. After talking to Adrian about it we decided, that for my use, the stage 1 with the new billet wheel is the way to go. Now I'm just anxiously waiting for it to get here.

According to what Adrian told me when I ordered mine, the price listed on his website for the Stage 1 w/billet wheel is high. It's actually cheaper than the $1175 they have it listed for. Now don't quote me on this because I ordered mine 3 weeks ago so things could have changed.

Originally Posted by wrdriggs

in the past 3 weeks ive called MTW 5 times and sent him a PM...still no response id like to buy a turbo from him, but customer service like that i may be changing my mind....im sure he is busy but that doesnt give me confidence handing over $$ and never hearing back from him again??

I have actually talked to him on 3 different occasions the last 3 weeks. Once I had to leave a message but he called back in about an hour. The other 2 times he answered. Now I didn't call any this past week tho.

[jrex2506]

As far as the hybrid and stage 1 goes, what are the max hp limits someone can see with them? I am looking at the hybrid or possibly stepping up the the stage two somewhere down there road. thanks

[windrunner408]

I would be very surprised if I saw more than 550hp with either a Hybrid or Stage 1 (cast wheel). I think ~500-525hp (+/- 5hp) is a more realistic expectation of these turbos with a 155-175cc injector.

[PGreenSVT]

Originally Posted by windrunner408

I would be very surprised if I saw more than 550hp with either a Hybrid or Stage 1 (cast wheel). I think ~500-525hp (+/- 5hp) is a more realistic expectation of these turbos with a 155-175cc injector.

And keep in mind that any more power than this and you are looking a big money upgrades to keep your truck together.

[Tuscany]

Originally Posted by PGreenSVT

And keep in mind that any more power than this and you are looking a big money upgrades to keep your Transmission together.

LOL Fixed it for you!

[6literdiesel]

Originally Posted by g2shuck

nate (windrunner408) will get you took care of

He's doing just that.

Originally Posted by SICKS-O

you will need studs even with your current mods.

I optimistically disagree. I've got almost 15-20k on this set up, excluding the Atlas 80 and no issues.

Originally Posted by windrunner408

I'll be happy to answer questions and try to get you in touch with Adrian. As Bryan mentioned, he does have a lot going on right now. Can't really go wrong with whatever option you decide on. I personally would wait until the new wheels for the Hybrid come out. JMO.

You've been a tremendous help. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by windrunner408

I would be very surprised if I saw more than 550hp with either a Hybrid or Stage 1 (cast wheel). I think ~500-525hp (+/- 5hp) is a more realistic expectation of these turbos with a 155-175cc injector.

Wow, that's much higher than I was expecting and far surpasses my goals. What other mods are you thinking about being combined with the Stage 1 cast to achieve a number like that?

Originally Posted by jetjock15

Adrain is building my turbo right now. He recommended stage 1 with new wheel with my 155s for heavy towing. I'm not sure all the differences between the hybrid and the stage 1, but I'm going with what he recommended. I am excited, if it has no more lag than stock and pushes a bit more air, that works fine for me. Unless your going with much bigger injectors or a really hot tune, the stage 1 can flow plenty of air I imagine. I can't wait to get my turbo back.

Originally Posted by Tuscany

My Tweaked Stage one with billet wheel cleans up my 175's to 0 smoke what so ever on a full fuel race tune!

Originally Posted by uhpilot

I ordered the Stage 1. After talking to Adrian about it we decided, that for my use, the stage 1 with the new billet wheel is the way to go. Now I'm just anxiously waiting for it to get here.

According to what Adrian told me when I ordered mine, the price listed on his website for the Stage 1 w/billet wheel is high. It's actually cheaper than the $1175 they have it listed for. Now don't quote me on this because I ordered mine 3 weeks ago so things could have

Does anybody get the cast wheel? Seems like everyone goes for the billet.

[Tuscany]

Mine came with the cast wheel and I upgraded to the billet wheel.

[windrunner408]

The Stage 1 will only allow you to build over 500hp if you get larger than stock injectors and even then you might not make it. Of course that Atlas 80 will help. I think you'll end up in the 460-480hp range.

[6literdiesel]

Originally Posted by windrunner408

The Stage 1 will only allow you to build over 500hp if you get larger than stock injectors and even then you might not make it. Of course that Atlas 80 will help. I think you'll end up in the 460-480hp range.

Seeing as my goal was 325 I'm good with that.

[6literdiesel]

Originally Posted by Tuscany

Mine came with the cast wheel and I upgraded to the billet wheel.

What made you upgrade?