Compound turbo setups?? Anyone done one??

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  1. BobbyTTour

    BobbyTTour Light Load Member

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    A compound setup is not needed, you are correct. There are trade offs for each system. Everyones situation is different and must weigh the advantages and disadvantages of each setup. I would disagree though as a compound setup gives you a larger range of useable rpm than a single and that can be useful in everyday driving. Is it needed? No.

    I have seen different amounts of smoke from engines of similar horsepower levels. Our C16 with a single turbo doesn't smoke at all and puts over 800 hp to the ground, but I have yet to see a truck over 1,000 hp not smoke. Even Leon's truck will billow a black cloud.

     
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  3. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    That's why I go by a saying. Keep it simple stu##d!
     
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    That was a great movie of the rodeo and how the Canadians do things. Now we need some americans to show us how they do it.
     
  5. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    I would have to fire myself if I did that to my truck.

    I understand the desire, just can't make myself do it.
     
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  6. bigguns

    bigguns Road Train Member

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    Any idea of the cost to put the turbo setup in post #27 on an engine?
     
  7. Superhauler

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    If you already have the turbo's $2500 to $3000.
     
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