Turbo Differences?

[trucktractorman]

My 2000 model 7.3 has a bad turbo in it. Instead of rebuilding or buying a new one, I was thinkin of takin the turbo off of my 02' to replace it, then buy a new one for my 02'. My questions is...what is the difference between the Garret 38r and the H2E? Those are the two that I always hear about.

[powerhoghp]

H2E will take forever to spool and really is only necessary if you want to push beyond the 500HP range. The 38R will support you up to a little over 500HP and spool similar to stock.

[Zytek_Fan]

Send an email to Swamp's about your needs and they can give a you a good package deal on a custom S300

[trucktractorman]

what is an S300?

[trucktractorman]

Originally Posted by powerhoghp

H2E will take forever to spool and really is only necessary if you want to push beyond the 500HP range. The 38R will support you up to a little over 500HP and spool similar to stock.

Sounds like the 38r is the more realistic buy to me...?

[Zytek_Fan]

Originally Posted by trucktractorman

what is an S300?

Schwitzer S300. Comes in a variety of compressor/turbine wheel sizes so just shoot Swamp's an email on what mods you have and what you will be using your truck for and they'll give you a custom build quote.

This is what they gave me:

custom H2E mounting kit for early 99 (you'll need an H2E mounting kit as well. Swamp's Webstore - Hypermax mounting kit (only), no turbo included)

Custom S300
Swamp's Webstore - 62-66mm custom S300

Mine had 66mm inducer, 74mm turbine wheel, 1.15 A/R turbine housing, and it bolts right up to the H2E mount kit.


For an auto, they will give you a larger inducer as the autos keep the boost up.

[trucktractorman]

Originally Posted by Zytek_Fan

Schwitzer S300. Comes in a variety of compressor/turbine wheel sizes so just shoot Swamp's an email on what mods you have and what you will be using your truck for and they'll give you a custom build quote.

This is what they gave me:

custom H2E mounting kit for early 99 (you'll need an H2E mounting kit as well. Swamp's Webstore - Hypermax mounting kit (only), no turbo included)

Custom S300
Swamp's Webstore - 62-66mm custom S300

Mine had 66mm inducer, 74mm turbine wheel, 1.15 A/R turbine housing, and it bolts right up to the H2E mount kit.


For an auto, they will give you a larger inducer as the autos keep the boost up.

This seems like something to explore as well. I think I will email them and see what they have to say. Thanks for the info.

[Zytek_Fan]

Originally Posted by trucktractorman

This seems like something to explore as well. I think I will email them and see what they have to say. Thanks for the info.

With such a big upgrade project a turbo is, might as well evaluate your options

The GTP38R is a great turbo too, it's just the problem nowadays is finding a place that actually has them in stock.

[powerstroketom]

I thought this was cheep
Garrett GTP38R Ford Powerstroke 7.3 Turbo GT38 38R: eBay Motors (item 160466215505 end time Aug-15-10 17:03:02 PDT)

[Zytek_Fan]

Gotta be careful with turbos on eBay, because there are A LOT of fakes on there.