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Aaron · March 30, 2010

Someone please explain the logic of putting a single turbo on a 6.4?

That actuator is going to dent the hood...

mchan68 · March 30, 2010

Perhaps he figures he'll be able to get more boost utilizing this setup, albeit a hack job at that? Posted Image

Bruce Amacker · March 30, 2010

Duh. I have no idea why they did it but the parts may have come from the IH version of that engine, the MaxxForce 7, which is a single turbo engine. Sounds like a dumb idea to me, but like we said in a recent post the internet web forums is/are full of idiots. Why these jackasses persist in screwing with technology they barely understand is beyond me.....

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Aaron · March 30, 2010

http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51346&showall=1

I found the thread... It appears that he fabricated everything himself.

Looks pretty good to me. Posted Image

BrunoWilimek · March 30, 2010

http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51346&showall=1

I found the thread... It appears that he fabricated everything himself.

Looks pretty good to me.

Yes, but it sounds even better. Posted Image

Aaron · March 31, 2010

I get in my truck, and fire it up, and drive it. It makes boost. With two turbos.

If the idea should ever possess me to replace the factory turbos with aftermarket units, its still gonna have two, because re-engineering the entire way everything works seems like the reward isn't really worth the stretch.

Jim Warman · March 31, 2010

Like Bruno said.. it sounds even better. It's all about the "whistle".. some owners live only to hear the turbocharger make 'that' noise...

And they allow these people to breed and to vote...

Aaron · March 31, 2010

Jim, reminds ya of the guys with the 250+ degree cams at .050 that sounds bad ass, but the thing wont pull the skin off a grape because it's still got a stock stall converter and 2.73 sprockets in the back?

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mchan68 · March 31, 2010

.....and how many late '04 to '07 6.0Ls do we have out there with '03 turbos on it, just for the whistle?

Cetane · March 31, 2010

I dont know this guy but I can see a reason for doing this.

Its no different than somebody putting a larger single on their 7.3L. At some point you are going to run into surge or speed limit of the turbo(s). This shouldnt happen on a production cal but if you are running a big tune with tons of extra fueling and boost request, you can reach points where you are so far outside of the compressor map it makes sense to change the turbo to one that matches your operating points.

If you plan on using a truck only for competition pulling wouldnt you want a turbo that is the most efficient at full load? Who cares if its soggy down low, you never operate there.

That said, this guy is probably only using his truck to cruise Woodward.

Keith Browning · April 1, 2010

I think that is why this seems so absurd. Many of these modifications seemingly only serve to long-cock their buddies. From the "walk around" in the video it does look like this truck is a driver...

However your technical input does explain why someone might do this for a good reason... if they actually have one. Label me a pessimist you may.

Aaron · April 1, 2010

That said, this guy is probably only using his truck to cruise Woodward.

That's why i didn't dive too much into a technical overview of his turbo choice.

DamageINC · April 1, 2010

I was just gonna say what Cetant said, lol, there's nothing "backwards" about a single turbo setup, especially if you know what your airflow requirements are and overall performance expectations will be.

Jim Warman · April 2, 2010

I was just gonna say what Cetant said, lol, there's nothing "backwards" about a single turbo setup, especially if you know what your airflow requirements are and overall performance expectations will be.

What you and Cetane are saying is very, very true... Hell, check THIS out. This is a well thought out package.

But... don't over-estimate most of these guys, either... all most of them are after is "rolling the coal" and that "wonderful whistle sound". And they will spend a considerable amount of coin of the realm to achieve some of the most idiotic goals.

I can remember when Ward and June Cleaver slept in separate beds.... Now, I am treated to commercials telling me that "size matters".

Phuque..... I can have a big truck with a diesel engine and fat tires.... and still get a big dick....

Let's slip back into reality for a brief moment... If I threw trash onto your front lawn, you wouldn't be too happy with me, right? If I throw trash at your lungs, would you appreciate my efforts?

It boils down to defeating emissions controls... what will you tell your grandchildren?