Garrett 38r vs Diesel site Ball bearing turbo

Diesel_Brad · Mar 8, 2017

Ok, thanks Guys. Turbo
came today, Hope to get to it this weekend

Jomax · Mar 8, 2017

Diesel_Brad said:
Ok, thanks Guys. Turbo

came today, Hope to get to it this weekend

Please let us know about this new turbo!

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Diesel_Brad · Mar 8, 2017

Will do. But he really doesnt have much seat time behind the old turbo with the chip. I only installed it about a month a go

gnxtc2 · Mar 8, 2017

I'm still wondering how one rebuilds a ball bearing turbo. I know Garrett wants you to send the turbo back for any BB CHRA issues. Same goes with Precision.

Are the turbos being VSR balanced after rebuild?

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jeremiahmercier · Mar 11, 2017

Diesel Brad, just curious, what made you decide on that unit versus the KC?

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jngreen · Mar 12, 2017

I use a prybar and a hammer to do the same thing. A couple of pecks and the clamp breaks loose real easy.

Diesel_Brad · Mar 19, 2017

jeremiahmercier said:
Diesel Brad, just curious, what made you decide on that unit versus the KC?

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The $300 price difference

FlatbedCowboy · Mar 20, 2017

So which one is comparable to a 38R the 60/84 or the 66/94?

Or better question is which one will pair best with 160/30s?

mikeeg02 · Mar 20, 2017

38R has a 66/88 compressor wheel IIRC. Vs stock which I think was 60/80? Again, IIRC

Stock exhaust wheel.

Biostroker · Apr 8, 2017

Diesel_Brad said:
Looking for the plus' and minus' or both

I like the idea of the Diesel sites being rebuildable.

I'm in the market for a new turbo, and haven't heard much of a review on the Dieselsite Wicked Ball Bearing Turbo. It's that or a Garrett 39r that seems to make a lot of people happy.

Trying to get this thread back on track a bit if anybody has any experience with the DS Turbo. Really want to know if the performance and reliability match the 38r.

lincolnlocker · Apr 8, 2017

mikeeg02 said:
38R has a 66/88 compressor wheel IIRC. Vs stock which I think was 60/80? Again, IIRC

Stock exhaust wheel.

the stock wheel in the 38r is that size.. the billet wheels are a extended tip exducer out to 94mm

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jeremiahmercier · Apr 8, 2017

Also Google and search this site for the KC38R, more reviews on it, but I'm sure the diesel site one is of great quality

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bluedge8 · Apr 9, 2017

Any word on getting the turbo installed?

David N · Apr 9, 2017

Biostroker said:
I'm in the market for a new turbo, and haven't heard much of a review on the Dieselsite Wicked Ball Bearing Turbo. It's that or a Garrett 39r that seems to make a lot of people happy.

Trying to get this thread back on track a bit if anybody has any experience with the DS Turbo. Really want to know if the performance and reliability match the 38r.

The tried and true 38r is hard to beat. Been running mine with 350/200 hybrids for a while now. It runs 7.9's at the track. They will make power with good tunes. Heck I'd love to try one of these KC or Diesel Site turbos to see if I pick up any power.

lincolnlocker · Apr 9, 2017

David N said:
The tried and true 38r is hard to beat. Been running mine with 350/200 hybrids for a while now. It runs 7.9's at the track. They will make power with good tunes. Heck I'd love to try one of these KC or Diesel Site turbos to see if I pick up any power.

I would assume you would being the turbine side isn't stock size like the 38r..

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Nvhayfarmer · Apr 24, 2017

Anyone install and have a review on the dieselsite wicked ball bearing turbo with 66mm/94mm option?

I haven't found much for reviews, but i just ordered one from swamps to go with the 175/80% injectors for my early 99.

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JO9816 · Apr 26, 2017

I am also very interested in how this turbo performs. I'm about to pull the trigger on it and some 160/30 injectors for my early 99, but haven't found many reviews on it.

Countrycar · Apr 26, 2017

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Nvhayfarmer · Apr 27, 2017

JO9816 said:
I am also very interested in how this turbo performs. I'm about to pull the trigger on it and some 160/30 injectors for my early 99, but haven't found many reviews on it.

X2. Hopefully ill get mine installed within 2 weeks, planning on doing injectors and turbo at same time. My injectors are being made and won't ship out until next week. I have a 6 speed so I'm curious how quick or laggy turbo spool up will be.

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dmd · Apr 27, 2017

JO9816 said:
I am also very interested in how this turbo performs. I'm about to pull the trigger on it and some 160/30 injectors for my early 99, but haven't found many reviews on it.

I have these on my 2000 with a 38R. I need to tow more for final decision
but I like it so far. I have lots of other updates too. I didnt go larger
as I didnt want to beat up a 17-yo truck even with seemingly eventhing
to support even larger injectors.