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Old 11-29-2007   #12
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Re: anyone tried a VGT or VNT turbo on a dsm?

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Originally Posted by snea View Post
How about a turbo taken off of a Powerstroke 6.0 diesel? I don't know what the model number is comparable to, but it is a garret and here's a link to some pictures I found of a shot one on e-bay.
Why reinvent the wheel? Fifteen years ago, you had about two options for an upgraded turbo for your DSM, now you've got a hundred. Pulling some turbo off a totally different rig doesn't save you any money, and the compressor and turbine wheels won't be nearly ideal for your hooptie.
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