I figure one of the turbo guys has a good idea on an answer to this question.
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I'm currently running 10.50 to 10.75 with no problems. I ran 10 for long time and then added just a pinch more psi. HTH
has anyone actually done a dyno of their truck after installing a turbo?
I'm currently running 10.50 to 10.75 with no problems. I ran 10 for long time and then added just a pinch more psi. HTH
Yup. Mine was dyno'd after each phase. I can try to remember to get some scans of them tomorrow during work. Seems like after the FMU, Unichip, 3" downpipe / exhaust / high flow cat, @ 7psi I had close to 400 ft/lbs to the rear wheels. This was with locked CDL and front drive line removed to get true rear wheel numbers.
I know that it tows similar to my old man's stock '02 Cummins.
Very cool. How much RWHP did it make? Which turbo are you running?
It's the full Safari setup from about 10 years ago with the intercooler. I hate to do a 'desktop dyno' but I think it was in the upper 200's on the RWHP. I was more concerned with torque at the time so it sticks with me more, but It seems like the numbers were about 130 apart and I know torque was pushing 400.
I wonder exactly what size/trim/AR turbo was included with the Safari kit. I just did some quick google search and didn't come up with anything.
I would love to see your dyno if you get a chance to find it.
I'm currently running 10.50 to 10.75 with no problems. I ran 10 for long time and then added just a pinch more psi. HTH
Here we go. Good conversation on stock Safari specs: (#6 for specific turbine specs.)
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/507201-help-sourcing-safari-turbo-turbo-assembly.html
(Hopefully this isn't a thread hijack since it seemed like the OP was asking some general Q&A.)
The amount of boost you can run will vary depending on which turbo you go with. 20psi on a small turbo can be the same amount of air flow (and HP potential) as 6psi on a larger turbo. It all depends on actual air flow, not the amount of boost you're running. Most guys here seem to get away with around 6-10psi. But I haven't seen anyone post dynos with AFR/psi datalogs yet. Hopefully someone will if they have the data from a build that's already been done.I figure one of the turbo guys has a good idea on an answer to this question.
Good thread, but still no specs on the stock turbo. People mentioned something similar in size to a GT2860 or so. That is pretty small IMO.
Speaking of the OP. An answer to your question:
The amount of boost you can run will vary depending on which turbo you go with. 20psi on a small turbo can be the same amount of air flow (and HP potential) as 6psi on a larger turbo. It all depends on actual air flow, not the amount of boost you're running. Most guys here seem to get away with around 6-10psi. But I haven't seen anyone post dynos with AFR/psi datalogs yet. Hopefully someone will if they have the data from a build that's already been done.