Pookster
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Now what?! What do I need to add? I think I need a boost controller of some type....
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Got my gm8 and turbo hedders
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Pookster
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Forgot to say- This turbo is a little... weird- I know AGdieseler said that there should be no play- in this case, there is no play, up down left, right... but it is a little stiffer than I remember turbo's being. Im familiar with most import turbo's (made by IHI or Turbonetics) but this one is a lot stiffer. Its not that it takes much force to spin, but it certainly doesnt free wheel like those either.
Should I be concerned? Should I try and run some ATF through the oil passage and try and clean things up a bit?
Should I be concerned? Should I try and run some ATF through the oil passage and try and clean things up a bit?
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Forgot to say- This turbo is a little... weird- I know AGdieseler said that there should be no play- in this case, there is no play, up down left, right... but it is a little stiffer than I remember turbo's being. Im familiar with most import turbo's (made by IHI or Turbonetics) but this one is a lot stiffer. Its not that it takes much force to spin, but it certainly doesnt free wheel like those either.
Should I be concerned? Should I try and run some ATF through the oil passage and try and clean things up a bit?
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if it's been sitting for a while, I would oil it and spin it a bit to loosen it up.
I would be concerned if it was that stiff.
Forgot to say- This turbo is a little... weird- I know AGdieseler said that there should be no play- in this case, there is no play, up down left, right... but it is a little stiffer than I remember turbo's being. Im familiar with most import turbo's (made by IHI or Turbonetics) but this one is a lot stiffer. Its not that it takes much force to spin, but it certainly doesnt free wheel like those either.
Should I be concerned? Should I try and run some ATF through the oil passage and try and clean things up a bit?
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if it's been sitting for a while, I would oil it and spin it a bit to loosen it up.
I would be concerned if it was that stiff.
Nice. I think you'll like your GM8.
Definitely squirt some oil over the bearing and give it a spin. If you're still unsure, turbo shops usually check the condition of a unit for free.
Next, I would start fabbing an intake (or pick up a 6.5TD setup), then an airbox, an exhaust, and so on. Just keep acquiring parts as the pocket book allows.
Is this truck parked, or is it a DD and you are going to have to do the swap all at once in a weekend?
Definitely squirt some oil over the bearing and give it a spin. If you're still unsure, turbo shops usually check the condition of a unit for free.
Next, I would start fabbing an intake (or pick up a 6.5TD setup), then an airbox, an exhaust, and so on. Just keep acquiring parts as the pocket book allows.
Is this truck parked, or is it a DD and you are going to have to do the swap all at once in a weekend?
Pookster
1/2 ton status
Kinda a little of both, I have other vehicles to drive during this time so its not terrible. Im not going to begin until I have all the parts anyways. I just wnated to make sure that the turbo wasnt toast.
Pookster
1/2 ton status
Little Update- I've got a Short ram and k&N cone filter to bolt up directly to the turbo. THe intake is still baffling me. How big of a diameter do I need for proper air flow?
Do you mean the intake to the turbo, or the intake to the engine. Try for 2.5-3" and 4" respectively.
Pookster
1/2 ton status
I meant intake into the turbo- Intake manifold I already have a J- Code (no divider). I went for a 3.5" intake. It was free! /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif
