RPM Concern

DaveBen

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QUOTE "At a lower RPM, your turbo is going to spin faster also." END QUOTE

This is NOT true. Higher rpms generally mean your turbo spins FASTER.
 

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Wait, what?



The 6 speed has plenty of gears just for this reason. Additionally; are you making an argument that the only good truck is a 100% stock truck because I think we can all agree that is definitely not the case!
Didn’t say that
You’re going to downshift to drive any way right/ not be in overdrive, so gear to gear, the taller gears are going to “lug” the engine more making the turbo spin faster and likely wear out sooner. Thats all.
That and leave well enough alone.
 

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taller gears are going to “lug” the engine more making the turbo spin faster

Can you elaborate on this statement more? I'm not understanding how lower RPM = higher turbo RPM. It is my understanding that they're directly proportional, not inversely proportional but please correct me if I'm wrong, I'm always open to learning.
 

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That is correct. When you change the gears, as you stated, you will be putting a greater load on the engine, just as if you shifted to a higher gear on a bicycle, it would make it harder to peddle. More load on the engine = more heat and expansion of exhaust gases, which in turn means more turbo RPM. Granted; this is if you drive it in the same transmission speed like 5th or direct (no Overdrive).
 

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Also, you will see a higher boost reading on your gauge, if you have one, which means more heat on your pistons
 

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PS in case it wasn’t clear, yes there is an inverse relationship between engine RPM’s and turbo ROM’s because of a gear change, all else remaining the same.
 

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QUOTE "At a lower RPM, your turbo is going to spin faster also." END QUOTE

This is NOT true. Higher rpms generally mean your turbo spins FASTER.

Generally yes, but not when the change in RPM’s is because of increased load, as in higher gears. With the same load and transmission speed, of course
 

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