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I would have to go back and look thru old posts, but the specs on the Bladerunner are horrible at best. It doesn't have the compressor map to be a useful turbo, but for some reason the compressor map has been removed from the website????

 

I'd look for a different turbo.

Ya I haven't really heard much good come from AFE products. I have the 3 piece exhaust manifold but it came on the truck when I bought it. As far as I can see their stuff is way over priced for what you get.

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I was just wondering. I haven't heard much about them and I can't really find any info on them. What about an Aurora 4000?

I am a big hater of ats. Too many horror stories of their products not doing what they advertise. Like i said call erick and he will tell you what works with your setup and your goals

What are you wanting?

Too many people buy a turbo because it sounds cool, but don't take their driving style/habits into consideration. Let us know what you want the truck to do.

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    If its just the fuel in your sig ....... you want a superB or a he351cw.

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    I was planning on adding some 150 hp injectors as well. I drive the truck everyday to work. So I don't anything horribly smokey but I do want better performance out of it.

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    Typically I suggest using a smaller injector but using a fuel module like Edge Juice or Edge Comp for management of fuel and added fuelling. Using a large nozzle might reduce MPG's for a daily driver. But if this truck is going to be strictly strip and track then I say go for it. Grab the big injectors and a module.

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    How much of an MPG loss? Just 1-2 or more? I am not really concerned about max MPG. I am getting 23-24 now with my current set up.  I would like more performance out of it . That's why I was thinking turbo and injecors . I just don't know which turbo since I guess the AFE is junk. 

    Personally I'm not sold on the Cheetah's, but I do hear good things.

    What about a Super B Single? Or any one of the 62/65/12's?

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    I agree with John I would think a 62/65/12 or a 63/68/12 would be what you would want, as for the cheetah's I've heard they are good but they seem overpriced for what they are to me.

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    I'm sure with a Cheetah you are paying for a name. A cheetah seemed high at almost $1800. A 63/68/12 sounds nice, what are my options in that size? I don't tow very much and if I do it's not heavy.

    If its just the fuel in your sig ....... you want a superB or a he351cw.

     

    +2 for the Super B.  Not too long ago, there was a very good article comparing the top rated turbo's in Diesel power magazine.   IIRC the Super B was one of the top contenders.  The best overall setup was twins but that drives the cost immensely higher. 

     

    Take a look and see what you think.  Hope this helps answer your questions. 

     

    http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/1311_which_turbo_is_best_for_you_upgrading_your_diesels_turbocharger/

     

    http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/dodge/1209dp_the_worlds_biggest_turbo_test/viewall.html

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    Those kind of turbo tests are a joke at best, unless your truck lives at WOT.

    In the real world the slowest spooling turbo is NOT the best towing turbo.. It doesn't work that way.

    I could go on and on about the uselessness of that series of tests, but I think it's rather apparent.

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    So I guess The super B single is the way to go. I had looked at it. I just don't know much about BD turbos 

    So I guess The super B single is the way to go. I had looked at it. I just don't know much about BD turbos 

     

    In my opinion, I think the stock turbo will produce pretty much all you want once you get some decent size injectors.  Before I would go with the Super B turbo or any turbo producing more boost than the stock turbo or much over 30 psi, I would strongly recommend installing ARP head studs to maximize the chances against blowing the OEM head gasket.  I realize there are folks out there who are running the OEM head bolts and gasket with bigger turbo's and boost approaching the upper 30's psi or near 40 psi but I think they are taking a risk in doing so.  The transmission is a weak point once you up the power as well.  I am running the OEM turbo and I have to be careful especially when pulling or hauling a heavy load as my set up can easily slip the OEM clutch and achieve 36 psi boost if not careful.  I try my best to stay under 30 psi.  Better to match the engine components to work together and compliment each other in making reliable and consistent power. 

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    I could go with injectors first, I just figured it would be a smokey mess. Other than shaft play and exhaust leaks on the turbo is there anything else to look for. When I change the oil in a week or so I am going to check my turbo out. I don't want to buy injectors if the turbo is on its way out

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