Turbo upgrades - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

snoman02 · 03-14-2011, 10:41 PM

Ok fellas,
I need some opinions/advice. My '02 F-450 is gonna be a work horse again for a while and I'm trying to get it ready. I'm gonna pulling a 53' wedge car hauler. I upgraded the clutch, intercooler boots, new up-pipes etc. I had to pull the turbo tonight because the waste gate stuck open while I was trying to install a turbo master waste gate actuator from diesel site. So my question is would you rebuild it and run it, or upgrade to maybe a Garrett GTP38R? The turbo is off the the truck so I'm at a crossroads. The only things I run are an aftermarket intake, 4" exhaust, and a diablo tuner. Once again any and all input is appreciated. Oh I also have a full compliment of gauges.

early 99 stroker · 03-18-2011, 03:23 AM

i would go with the 38R..faster spool for better take off's and hill climbs...flows 33% more air for better power and cooler EGT's and very hard to make it surge....

rstrick1978 · 08-25-2011, 11:02 PM

Go with gt38, will spool up and whistle like no other.

Tacklebox · 09-14-2011, 10:43 AM

I'm new to these forums & in need of some advice also. I want to change out the exhaust housing on my Aurora 3000 turbo kit to either a 1.0 or 1.15 a/r housing, the manf's .76 just isn't cutting it for me with good exhaust flow or egts. Thanks in advance for the help & info!

SuperDuty99&01 · 10-25-2011, 08:14 PM

I went with the garrett 38r and havent looked back. however I also am still foghting an egt problem, due a stock intercooler and lots of mods. This has been discussed in another thread, and am saving for a spearco. You how ever should be ok and extremely impressed.

LonestarBronco · 12-28-2011, 06:43 PM

I haven't done any heavy towing with my GTP38R yet, but it lowered my empty truck highway EGT 100-150 degrees. The old turbo had Banks' turbine housing and compressor wheel installed.

On a side note: For my tastes the sound alone is almost worth the money.

03-14-2011, 10:41 PM	#1
snoman02 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: lancaster, Pa Posts: 37 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Turbo upgrades Ok fellas, I need some opinions/advice. My '02 F-450 is gonna be a work horse again for a while and I'm trying to get it ready. I'm gonna pulling a 53' wedge car hauler. I upgraded the clutch, intercooler boots, new up-pipes etc. I had to pull the turbo tonight because the waste gate stuck open while I was trying to install a turbo master waste gate actuator from diesel site. So my question is would you rebuild it and run it, or upgrade to maybe a Garrett GTP38R? The turbo is off the the truck so I'm at a crossroads. The only things I run are an aftermarket intake, 4" exhaust, and a diablo tuner. Once again any and all input is appreciated. Oh I also have a full compliment of gauges. __________________ #1 2002 F-250Crew Cab Lariat Diablo Chip, 4" Stainless Steel Banks Exhaust, 17" American Eagle wheels w/ 33x10.50 Nitto terra grapplers. #2 2002 F-450 SuperCab Flatbed. Cowl Hood, Recon Cab Lites, Custom Black Leather Interior, Boss 9'2" V-Plow, Torwell Stainless Steel Salt Spreader.

03-18-2011, 03:23 AM	#2
early 99 stroker SDD Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: White Mt's NH Posts: 198 Thanks: 3 Thanked 36 Times in 34 Posts	i would go with the 38R..faster spool for better take off's and hill climbs...flows 33% more air for better power and cooler EGT's and very hard to make it surge.... __________________ Ron Early 99 7.3 F350 auto,GTP38R , AFE stage2, 5" strait pipe, DP tuned-PMT1 , 140 IDM, Terminator Modified 17* HPOP, DIY fuel bowl delete, DI Regulated Return fuel feeding Ryan Casserly's SS stage 2's moded EPD process 100% over nozzles http://fullforcediesel.com/ http://community.webshots.com/user/Ronspowerstroke <<more pix and some exploded view of a 7,3 for the best all aound orings for your PSD http://dieselorings.com/index.php

12-28-2011, 06:43 PM	#6
LonestarBronco SDD Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Havelock, NC Posts: 88 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts View Photos By: LonestarBronco	I haven't done any heavy towing with my GTP38R yet, but it lowered my empty truck highway EGT 100-150 degrees. The old turbo had Banks' turbine housing and compressor wheel installed. On a side note: For my tastes the sound alone is almost worth the money. __________________ 2001 F250 4x4, GTP38R, Mr. Bob CAC boots, Banks Technicooler, Brake, and exhuast, Ford AIS, Transfer Flow 46 gal Fuel Tank, Gulf Coast Filters Bypass Oil Filter, Energy Suspension Polyurethane Bushings, Hutch Mod, 203* Thermostat, DieselSite Coolant and Transmission Filter, Tony Wildman tuned, Riff-Raff fuel crossover, Sinister Diesel HPX, '08 Rear Diff Cover, AMSoil Synthetic throughout.

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08-25-2011, 11:02 PM	#3
rstrick1978 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: TX Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Go with gt38, will spool up and whistle like no other.

09-14-2011, 10:43 AM	#4
Tacklebox Tacklebox Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View Photos By: Tacklebox	I'm new to these forums & in need of some advice also. I want to change out the exhaust housing on my Aurora 3000 turbo kit to either a 1.0 or 1.15 a/r housing, the manf's .76 just isn't cutting it for me with good exhaust flow or egts. Thanks in advance for the help & info!

10-25-2011, 08:14 PM	#5
SuperDuty99&01 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Buckhannon, West Virginia Posts: 26 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I went with the garrett 38r and havent looked back. however I also am still foghting an egt problem, due a stock intercooler and lots of mods. This has been discussed in another thread, and am saving for a spearco. You how ever should be ok and extremely impressed.