Going the VNT route..

[AH64ID]

Well as some of you know I sold the VNT turbo. I wasn't happy with some of the programming restrictions of the controller. The biggest issue, the deal-breaker, was that the exhaust brake couldn't be left turned on while cruise was being used. The EB doesn't use the EB lead from the ECM, but TPS and in cruise the TPS is at 0, so the EB would be on while trying to maintain speed... So.. it looks like I am going to $$ up and run a Garrett Ball-Bearing 3788 in their Stage 3 powermax kit!A little more cash, but a LOT more turbo!

[thebullet83]

i have one of these apart on the workbench right now. they have a very unique way to control the vanes. i'd get a pic, but i'm sure it won't come out, the cool part is inside the bearing housing where it's all dark.

figured i'd rebuild the turbo before i used it.

what downpipe were you planning on using? you have a third gen, so either the 6.7 or hx40 would work for you. i'm leaning toward a 6.7 full 4" after i crawled under a truck at the dealer yesterday. i had been wanting a 6.7 full 5", but that would probably mean modifing my 5" exhuast a little bit, but the 4" looks like it will slide right in place.

[AH64ID]

Any 3rd gen downpipe will work, 5.9 or 6.7, so my stock one would bolt up to the OE 6.7 elbow. I am not sure a HX40 would clamp on without mod.