DIESEL TECH’S
Aftermarket turbos tend to give even greater benefits, especially considering the common problems that many OEM turbos can cause. For example, it’s important for turbos to have a great balance of spool-up time and air flow volume so the boost doesn’t compromise on low-end response. If you’re investing in a new turbo for your truck, choose a kit that doesn’t require major reconfiguration of everything under your hood. Here, we’ve rounded up some of the best companies in the industry to get you started on your search for a new turbo for your truck. Different turbos for specific model year trucks have been selected. Be sure to follow up with the manufacturer directly for your current make and year to find the right setup for you.
The BladeRunner GT Turbo is a perfect bolt-on replacement with added improvements including a 2-year warranty and no core charge. On aFe’s in-house dyno, the BladeRunner GT was able to bump up their 5.9L by 51 horsepower and 124 lbs.-ft. of torque with a performance tune and no other major modifications. By utilizing billet aluminum, aFe can produce turbos with lighter weight components that perform better and are more durable than stock.
If your tired, high-mileage turbo needs replacing – or you want an updated, better-than-stock turbo for your engine rebuild – the BladeRunner GT Series turbo will keep the 5.9L Cummins in your third-generation performing the way you need it to. (844-876-9929 // www.afepower.com)
This Variable Factory Replacement Turbo is a direct drop in replacement and requires no tuning or additional hardware, but ATS does recommend its DynoLAB Emissions On Tuning to take full advantage of the potential of this turbo.
The Aurora VFR 4000 features all-new hsm casting; a 63mm slim hub, 11 blade billet aluminum compressor wheel; high profile vane pack for increased flow; new solenoid, compressor housing, turbine housing and bearings and bearing housing as well as a three year, 36k mile warranty. (800-949-6002 // www.atsdiesel.com)
It retains factory exhaust brake, adds towing power (supports up to 700hp with supporting mods) and provides better fuel economy. (888-780-1473 // www.blackmarketperformance.com)
At the heart of this kit is a sturdy cast PPE T4 pedestal, which was specifically designed to support the weight of the turbocharger. The T4 pedestal is made from the same high-sil moly material as its Race High Flow Exhaust Manifolds. Also included is a 304 stainless steel, mandrel-bent, 3-inch diameter down-pipe that will connect the turbo to a stock exhaust system via supplied V-band clamps. The mounting hardware, gaskets and hoses are also supplied.
Thanks to its T4-ready pedestal, this kit will mount any T4-based turbocharger. (714-985-4825 // www.ppepower.com)
Spoologic’s data-driven approach to design and manufacturing is based on testing in the lab, on the bench, on the street and on the strip. To ensure quality and longevity these are brand-new Spoologic turbos, not re-manufactured units. In addition, Spoologic balances components twice. First, the compressor wheel and turbine shaft are balanced, then the entire rotating assembly is high-speed VSR balanced.
These turbos are available in red, black or raw finish and feature the Spoologic name molded into the housing so they look great under the hood. Finally, these turbos are backed by a one-year warranty featuring Spoologic’s exclusive 48-Hour Warranty Repair Guarantee which means that within 48-hours of receiving a turbo in their warehouse, Spoologic will have it fixed and shipped out to the customer. (www.prosourcediesel.com)
The S400 kits utilize an o-ring style v-band connection at the turbocharger with a 3-inch silicone boot connection at the intercooler. On S300 applications, there is a v-band flange welded to the S300 outlet to accept a standard size v-band flange intercooler pipe and o-ring seal fitment with boot connection at the intercooler. (630-277-8239 // www.wcfab.com)
