Blown turbo

[cookrj22]

alright guys i blew the turbo yesterday completely snapped the shaft in half. while researching parts and rebuild kits. i started thinking about making the switch over to a T-4 style. i see irate diesel and a few other places have the whole kit for around $1600 W/O turbo. i dont think i want to go as big as a S366 not sure if i can spool that quick enough or use its full potential. so my question is what is a good size turbo for this conversion? i have 175CC swamps injectors not sure on nozzle size. TS 6POS with swamps tunes 4" DP to 5" straightpipe. any input is really appreciated

 

[Arisley]

With a four foot lift, you wanna be pretty careful on power. It will roll the truck on it's back real quick

 

[buschpoweredstroker]

hahaha

 

[JDub]

The S364.5 FMW with 70mm turbine wheel and .91 a/r that HTT builds as a direct replacement for the S366 would be a perfect option. Spools better than the 366 but moves about the same amount of air on the compressor side. Irate should be able to set you up with one...

 

[mattman347]

What he said^. Let me know I I can help with the mount! Even with 175/stock nozzles the 366 will spool good, but the 364.5 will be even better!

 

[cookrj22]

ok thanks guys ill look into that s364.5 i appreciate your input. i'm going to rebuild the stock turbo until i have the funds to switch over. @arisley thanks for catching that typo haha.

 

[Arisley]

No problem, couldn't really help with the answer you needed, but it was a pretty good bump.

 

[PSD POWER007]

I sure love my BASB from Irate.

 

[BAMF0816]

it seems you are set on a T4 set-up. But have you considered looking into doing just a 38r and some IH uppies(assuming you don't have them) for idk, $1800? just curious. oh, I also have a brand new used stocker to get you by if needed. hope this was useful. @Arisley, too funny.

 

[cookrj22]

yes i have thought about just putting a 38R on there. but then i hear all the time that you can't rebuild them(or its very expensive to) if they take a dump. and I don't think the 38R has enough room to grow with the truck if i eventually want to really start building the motor...I know a little bit about a lot but this is my first diesel. so i appreciate everyones opinion. a few of my friends are trying to talk me into the 38R as well. i just don't want to spend that much money on it and then eventually switch to t4 anyways

 

[jeremiahmercier]

If you feel like your definitely gonna go bigger in the future, then you've already answered your question, go T4, otherwise, yes I feel the BASB is still a better performer than the 38r, but the 38r is a solid turbo, and will handle a lot of abuse

 

[TyCorr]

38r will go 200k miles with larger injectors.

An s366 is less of a turbo than a 38r if that clears anyhting up. A bb center section makes a huuuuuge difference in spoolup and durability.