PowerMax question.

07strokerftw · Oct 31, 2011

It needs to be just a tad bit bigger, if it could clean 190s (lots will say it can, others say it can't, all depends on tuning I guess) that would be amazing.

SIX_OHH · Oct 31, 2011

DSTRBD said:
What else can you expect from an aftermarket performance turbo that flows more than stock and is a direct bolt-in?

07strokerftw said:
It needs to be just a tad bit bigger, if it could clean 190s

This, and not run outta top end air

SSpeeDEMONSS · Oct 31, 2011

Why are you even posting about them if you don't even own one?

Garrett

Probably getting paid at work to post this from my D1

DSTRBD · Oct 31, 2011

The Garrett PowerMax turbos are made for the masses. Garrett made a turbo that would work on the widest array of trucks possible. I think they did an excellent job. A stage II would be great, but it doesnt sound like one is on the works, unfortunately.

SIX_OHH · Oct 31, 2011

SSpeeDEMONSS said:
Why are you even posting about them if you don't even own one?

Garrett

Probably getting paid at work to post this from my D1

It's a forum.

07strokerftw · Oct 31, 2011

:whs: Didn't realize I had to own something to talk about it LOL my bad

PSM_Kid · Oct 31, 2011

SIX_OHH said:
You really feel this way? I think we need more bolt on options different fromt he powermax. I just dont think it cuts it as well as i might like it to. Mind you i dont own one, just guessing.

Yes I do. As said above me, it is made to work well on a wide variety of set ups. It is close to the price of a new/reman stock replacement from the dealer, so as a direct replacement you cannot lose. From a performance stand point it may not be the best BUT like I said you just install and go.

SSpeeDEMONSS · Nov 1, 2011

07strokerftw said:
:whs: Didn't realize I had to own something to talk about it LOL my bad

You don't, but just guessing about a product doesn't really do anybody any good.

Garrett

Probably getting paid at work to post this from my D1

SIX_OHH · Nov 1, 2011

SSpeeDEMONSS said:
You don't, but just guessing about a product doesn't really do anybody any good.

Garrett

Probably getting paid at work to post this from my D1

Guessing...by what my friends around me have done. powermax does what it does, I just wish there were more options like it out there.

weekendwarriorfsw32 · Nov 7, 2011

Well last week I got my Power Max on and I fricken love it. Pulls way stronger on the top end then my old 03 turbo did and I didn't notice any more turbo lag on the bottom end then the 03. This weekend I went to Total Diesel Performances dyno day and layed down 422 on a SuperFlow. I think it has a little more in it if I get some new tunes for the new Pmax. This turbo deffantly has a lot more intake noise then the old turbo but I like the sounds, on the bottom end for a little while it sounds like a 38R.

The Pmax

Old Vs New

On the rollers

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNFXdR5gWFU
Also I got to thank Riffraff Diesel for the super fast shipping on the Power max!

PSM_Kid · Nov 7, 2011

weekendwarriorfsw32 said:
Well last week I got my Power Max on and I fricken love it. Pulls way stronger on the top end then my old 03 turbo did and I didn't notice any more turbo lag on the bottom end then the 03. This weekend I went to Total Diesel Performances dyno day and layed down 422 on a SuperFlow. I think it has a little more in it if I get some new tunes for the new Pmax. This turbo deffantly has a lot more intake noise then the old turbo but I like the sounds, on the bottom end for a little while it sounds like a 38R.

Also I got to thank Riffraff Diesel for the super fast shipping on the Power max!

It's good that you ended up happy with it! That's all that counts! Are you going to have it strapped to the dyno again after you get a new tune?

PTSUPERD · Nov 7, 2011

You guys are making me wanna buy a turbo.

Gearhead · Nov 8, 2011

I haven't seen huge gains with stock injectors..... I'd be interested to see if the temps have dropped when towing compared to the stock turbo though.....

91turbogsx · Nov 8, 2011

Anyone have problems with surging? There is an '05 I installed one on and it appears to be surging on hills unloaded. I should mention it's a stock tune, injectors, etc.

PSM_Kid · Nov 8, 2011

91turbogsx said:
Anyone have problems with surging? There is an '05 I installed one on and it appears to be surging on hills unloaded. I should mention it's a stock tune, injectors, etc.

I ran my Powermax with a stock tune for a few weeks and the only problem I had was the truck was kind of a slug. Definitely needed to be tuned imo.

Trapn 6.0 · Nov 8, 2011

Weekendwarrior do you have studs?

weekendwarriorfsw32 · Nov 9, 2011

Yep

imelmo · Nov 9, 2011

PTSUPERD said:
You guys are making me wanna buy a turbo.

Well quit being a sissy and buy one. They're pretty dang cheap for a 6.0.

.

DSTRBD · Nov 9, 2011

PTSUPERD said:
You guys are making me wanna buy a turbo.

All it takes is a phone call. You got my number and the super secret, sneaky squirrel, under the table, gangster deep, fall off the back of the truck, deal. Whats the hold-up?

bigrpowr · Nov 9, 2011

DSTRBD said:
All it takes is a phone call. You got my number and the super secret, sneaky squirrel, under the table, gangster deep, fall off the back of the truck, deal. Whats the hold-up?

cuz hes a pu$$y.