Test mule build

Fast-6.0 · Nov 3, 2012

Testing will go all the way to tpx atmosphere and tpx compounds.

Jonnydime · Nov 3, 2012

Fast-6.0 said:
Testing will go all the way to tpx atmosphere and tpx compounds.

Right on.

B585Ford · Nov 3, 2012

Fast-6.0 said:
Testing will go all the way to tpx atmosphere and tpx compounds.

Again, thanks for doing this

08BIGRIG · Nov 3, 2012

Fast-6.0 said:
Testing will go all the way to tpx atmosphere and tpx compounds.

:toast:

Tree Trimmer · Nov 3, 2012

Fast-6.0 said:
Testing will go all the way to tpx atmosphere and tpx compounds.

wondering, tadd, if you had a list or time frame for these tests.

like, were goin to TRY to do X number of things in a month, and these are the things so far on the list of things to be done, in this general order, list and/or time frame subject to change at any time.

Wayne · Nov 4, 2012

There is a list of things to test, but is somewhat subject to change. If Tadd wants to fill you in, he's welcome to, but since he's funding the project I'll let him be the one to disclose any details. I will say though that there are more than 3 different 71 mm turbos sitting here waiting to be put through the tests. As far as time frame goes, it's subject mostly at this point to how much time I can spend after work testing, datalogging, and parts swapping. All of this has to happen after my 40+ hours per week to keep projects going out the door. Each turbo configuration sees about 2 hours worth of driving a specific route a certain way, with, and without a trailer, and with datalogs before it hits the dyno, so it can never happen as fast as we would like, but at least it's thorough.

Powerstroke214 · Nov 4, 2012

Could ya'll video the different tests, to show how each setup cleans up/performs on the street? This thread will be(and is) great for anyone trying to decide on a turbo set up.
Do you guys have any non-VGT turbos you could/would test?

NathannialD · Nov 4, 2012

I think if we did any tests on non vgt turbos at our elevation it would sure make them look very bad. High elevation combined with the weight/tires on Wayne's truck results would not be pretty. Drivability would be very poor. Just stating facts, we have great results with our vgt setups so that's what we test.

Powerstroke214 · Nov 4, 2012

Oh well, still great to see the results of the vgt setups. :thumbsup:

Sent from the Bayou

bigrpowr · Nov 4, 2012

delong_1 said:
I think if we did any tests on non vgt turbos at our elevation it would sure make them look very bad. High elevation combined with the weight/tires on Wayne's truck results would not be pretty. Drivability would be very poor. Just stating facts, we have great results with our vgt setups so that's what we test.

Best avatar ever.

NathannialD · Nov 4, 2012

Thanks, it was a gift....

Dzchey21 · Nov 4, 2012

Your welcome

bigrpowr · Nov 4, 2012

Dzchey21 said:
Your welcome

At least I named him

that was a rough weekend.

Erikclaw · Nov 4, 2012

LOL, every time I see that avatar I shake my head.

bigrpowr · Nov 4, 2012

Erikclaw said:
LOL, every time I see that avatar I shake my head.

You shoulda been there. LOL

Dzchey21 · Nov 5, 2012

I'm sure he's glad he wasn't...what a disaster

Beans71086 · Nov 5, 2012

In for results, Its awesome you guys are spending the $ and taking the time to do all this. Should clear up a lot of questions.

Wayne · Nov 9, 2012

Well, I lost forward momentum on my way to work yesterday morning, so I brought the truck in the shop tonight to find out why.

I just pulled this from the truck a few minutes ago.:cursing: Until it broke, this is what was the strongest input shaft on the market.:fustrate: Needless to say, I'll be getting some custom tunes to tame the shifts. I'm gonna throw in my old billet input for now to make it through the necessary tests with my current programming, and allow it to be the weak link. I should have the next turbo on for testing in the next few days, so we can keep moving forward. With any luck, I'll have it running late tonight. At least it wasn't worse. :shrug: