Garrett Turbo??

[MBRPCrazyford]

On my 97 F-350, the turbo said Garrett on it. I was wondering if this was stock or if the PO replaced it. Also, did these motors come with wastegates? Lastly, what are the usual boost ratings for these? Thanks

 

[95_stroker]

The Garrett is stock, the 94-97's were not waste gated (they didnt WG until the 99+ which were intercooled) and stock you should be able to build 15 to 17 lbs of boost.

 

[MBRPCrazyford]

ok, thanks, also, what oil is supposed to be run in it? can you get intercoolers for these??

 

[95_stroker]

Oil can be a never ending debate, Chevron Delo 400, Shell Rotella both seem to be popular choices and yes an intercooler can be added to the 94-97 trucks with a little work.

 

[97powerstroker]

i dont know if this is a dumb question but what is a wastegate and why didnt they put in on the obs trucks if its a good thing

 

[95_stroker]

i dont know if this is a dumb question but what is a wastegate and why didnt they put in on the obs trucks if its a good thing

A waste gate helps control compressor surge (they also put a less aggressive compressor wheel in the 99+ superduties), we dont have them on the OBS trucks specifically because we dont have intercoolers.

 

[97powerstroker]

thanks for the info

 

[amjperformance.c]

ok, thanks, also, what oil is supposed to be run in it? can you get intercoolers for these??

We have intercoolers kits if you need help give us a call.

 

[MBRPCrazyford]

ok, i'll keeo that in mind, thanks.

 

[MBRPCrazyford]

another question, probably stupid, but here goes, are you supsoed to be able to see the fly wheel where the motor connects to the tranny??