Switching turbos?

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Oldironfan, Jun 23, 2018.

  1. Oxbow

    Oxbow Road Train Member

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    This is why I quit considering them. $3500 ish if I remember correctly.
    About twice the price of my 177148.
     
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  3. Oldironfan

    Oldironfan Road Train Member

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    Well it's still cheaper than most isx turbos.
     
  4. Trucking92

    Trucking92 Bobtail Member

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    Curious if you tried a switchblade turbo on your 11.1 Detroit? I have one also and plan on upgrading the turbo. Is the extra cost worth it? How is your power now?
     
  5. bigdad7

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    4000 plus new manifold and plumbing ....my cat guy recommend Ed keeping the twins when I do my plat kit for the four years warrunty
     
  6. WhizBang

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  7. WhizBang

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    You are outta touch! The Blaylock Switchblade ROI IS AVG 120 DAYS +\- @ 150,000 miles annual. 6 Years Data now on Class 8 Trucks...all weather, OEM Specs, Terrain, Driver, Load Characteristics.MPG UP ACROSS BOARD AVG 1.50 with a High of 2.25 & Low of 1.25 (JPAYDIRT PULLING 155,000 GVWR). This is The Real Deal! Last Door to be opened for Diesel Engine Industry Technology! EPA SMARTWAY STRIVES FOR 7% MPG (.50 MPG at best) UP with Bells & Whistles out the Wazoo added on Tractors/Trailers. Blaylock SWITCHBLADE is obtaining 25-45% MPG UP and has a spike or two at 50%....approx 70% smoke reduction & 40% HP & Performance increase. We have been saying for 10 years next Industry OOHRAH will be Electric, Hydrogen, Nuke Power? Says Factory WhizBang Nat Accts/MIL Liason Mgr.
     
  8. Deere hunter

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    Don’t waste your money on a switch blade!!
     
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