Pdi upgrades

Discussion in 'Western Star Forum' started by SHC, Apr 2, 2012.

  1. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    Well today I went to PDI and had a turbo and manifold installed. Aparently WS has their own manifold design so they had to modify my downpipe and intake tubing but got it done. So far I haven't pulled a load but tomorrow is my 1st one ;)
     
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  3. billandlori

    billandlori Medium Load Member

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    Any results??? Big ol' smile I bet!!

    Is the turbo in a different place on the star chassis? Did it all fit nice when they were done with it?

    Bill
     
  4. SHC

    SHC Spoiled Rotten Brat O/O

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    So I have been running the turbo for over a month and I am loving it. I have seen a 1mpg increase across the board, and the power is amazing!!!

    The turbo had to be repositioned on the Star due to the manifold being different, but it only required a new oil drain tube kit and a longer flex pipe from the downpipe to the exhaust.
     
  5. NFDDJS

    NFDDJS Light Load Member

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    What do you have for a engine? What are you seeing for power now?
     
  6. SHC

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    MBN C15 and so far it's around 600hp. Going to try to get to the Dyno in the next week or two and see what's really getting put down. All I know is I have ran a few 50,000# loads and coming from West (UT and AZ) and headed east, I barely had to downshift, usually just splitting 12/13 and once I had to go down a gear on a 8% grade. Before, I would have to split 12/13 even when empty. So I'm pretty happy :D
     
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