What's it like to have a waste gate?

[Me78569]

The aurora 2k doesn't really have lag due to it's size, but the top end is VERY limited due to that sizing.  

 

The 60/68/12 will have similar lag to the 2k due to its improved design and your fueling upgrades, but also support more top end.  

Edited March 9, 2016 by Me78569

[dodgedieselnewbie]

The 60/68/12 would need to be accompanied with the 125 sticks though.. right? 

How do you feel the super b would compare to the 2K? Would I notice a difference?

I may have an opportunity to pick up an Aurora 3k. It has 100K miles on it. Do turbos have a useful life? How would it fit into this? 

Thanks for the info!

Edited March 9, 2016 by dodgedieselnewbie

[Me78569]

Yes you should have bigger injectors to use the bigger turbo.

 

It takes fuel combustion enegt to spin the turbo.  Ie to get boost you need fuel.

 

The 3k should be rebuilt before use.  I am not a huge fan of ats stuff myself, but it would work.

 The upgrade between. The 2k and 3k or 60/68 wouldn't be mind blowing but with 125's and a 60/68 you would have a reliable fast spooling 450 ish hp truck.  Egts likely wouldn't be an issue.  

 

I guess the question is, Do you want more power than you have now?

[dodgedieselnewbie]

The real question is.. do I need more power? No.. not really. I am just looking to improve tow-ability.. a little more umph while going down the road or climbing a grade. I only towed twice last year after I got the truck but felt it struggled a little going up grade but was told that maybe i had the box turned too low while cruising down the highway and didn't have the 50hp injectors I have now? 

Even though not a fan (too expensive?)... do you think the 3k could give me the little extra I could be looking for? I know this was a "what's it like to have a waste gate" thread and the 3k wouldn't have one either.. but I think I've grown accustomed to it and can keep it under control?!?!

[dodgedieselnewbie]

Can someone tell by picture if I already have a HX40 down pipe? I think it is.. but not sure

Edited March 10, 2016 by dodgedieselnewbie

[BBHD]

Looks like it to me. I'm pretty sure all the aurora turbos have the larger flanges 

[TFaoro]

Can you remove the clamp and take a picture? The flange could be like the 3rd gen style too.

[dodgedieselnewbie]

I suppose I could... would it be a good thing.. 3rd gen style?

[TFaoro]

Most aftermarket turbos have an hx40 so take that fwiw

[dodgedieselnewbie]

Would I just need to remove the clamp or will I need to separate the turbo from pipe?

[TFaoro]

Should be able to tell by just removing the clamp