Turbo Questions ?????????

[tfifeco]

Ok, i am just now beginning to read up on and research about the options for improving the turbo for better performance/response time, etc. I don't know whole lot about turbos so i will just throw some questions out there. First, i have the 02 F250 PSD 7.3l and use the truck mostly in town and high driving, i don't tow much, other than a 18' boat. Turbo seems to be functioning fine but i'm always trying to improve... Seems like i read somewhere that people have installed larger turbos on there trucks??? not sure though. What are the most common mods for either better efficiency and/or better performance? I do plan on getting a Phoenic 6 pos. chip... Should i do anything to my turbo before i add the chip? or should i change to larger injectors before the chip and do nothing to the turbo???

Currently, i have changed the air intake to the 6637 filter, added Gauges(trans, Pyro and boost), and lifted with 6" lift and 35" tires. Everything else is stock

thanks in advance

[bruce51d]

Even with a chip you're gonna have surge, a ww can somewhat help but its more of a bandaid. 38r is a good drop in

[tfifeco]

thanks Bruce ... 38r drop in??? do you have a little more info on that? Not upto to speed on turbos yet.. you have a link to some info i can research/

[bruce51d]

Its a garrett drop in direct replacement turbo, ball bearin, 66mm inducer, 1.0 exhaust housin on most. Price has dropped to like 1300 for a new one

[DSTRBD]

The Garrett GTP38R Ball Bearing turbo is the best all around option on the market. The problem is, they are currently on national back order. We should have more in a week or so though according to Garrett. We have 100 on order.

Garrett 739619-5004S GTP38R Ball Bearing Turbo Kit 99.5-03 7.3L Power Stroke

[campbellflage]

Do you plan on getting bigger injectors later on down the road? Whats your plan for the truck?

[tfifeco]

Campbellflage, Yes but depending on price and budget not sure how soon. I plan on keeping the truck and improving the performance as much as i can. So near plans are to change exhaust to 4" all the way with no muffler, add the Phoenix 6 pos. chip. I am also looking at the doing the rr on the fuel system. so depending on price of everything, if it makes more since to upgrade injectors at the same time i upgrade turbo then .. yes something i will try and do. i dont want to over spend unnecessarily but dont mind spending extra if its worth it... if you know i mean.. any suggestions i'd appreciate

thanks

[tfifeco]

DSTRBD, what can I expect in differences in that from stock setup?

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[bruce51d]

with stock injectors you won't really feel much difference in power but it will lower egt and prevent surge

[campbellflage]

Originally Posted by tfifeco

Campbellflage, Yes but depending on price and budget not sure how soon. I plan on keeping the truck and improving the performance as much as i can. So near plans are to change exhaust to 4" all the way with no muffler, add the Phoenix 6 pos. chip. I am also looking at the doing the rr on the fuel system. so depending on price of everything, if it makes more since to upgrade injectors at the same time i upgrade turbo then .. yes something i will try and do. i dont want to over spend unnecessarily but dont mind spending extra if its worth it... if you know i mean.. any suggestions i'd appreciate

thanks

If I could do it all over again I would go with a kit like the one Irate diesel sells and run something like the s366, the 38r is good but more options with the other setup. I ended up getting the 38r and then bought up pipes cause mine were leaking so I was right at about 2000 for a couple hundred more it would have been worth it to me to have spent it and had more options down the road.