Turbo housing

[D-dog357]

I understand the HX35 is the turbo I need but - I don't have the cash for one and the down pipe - etc. right now. So I'm going to look for a used housing for the time being. Keeping in mind this is mostly a work truck towing up to a 6k box trailer. I know it's not much but pulling a grade at 5,000 ft or more, it might seem like it.

I was wondering if I should go with a 14cm or a 16cm ?

I know the hx35 has a 12cm on it but it also has a waste gate for higher loads. Just don't want to get too hot nor be in the way in town like with the 21cm now. Everyone drives like they have to be there yesterday !

What do the rest of you low budget towing folks run ?

Almost forgot - would it help to bump the timing 1/8 with minor tweaks ??

[oldestof11]

Look for a 16cm housing. You have an auto, once spooled, you don't need to spool again. Then later down the road add a 60mm upgrade to the compressor and you should have a nice towing turbo.

[kwrank]

when i went shopping for a 16cm housing, i lucked out and found one with an hx-35 attached. any housing upgrade is a night/day improvement in a 92 with an auto. ran timing 1/4" past the mark until i got the 190s. now i am against the head (and at 6k elevation) and looking to jump a tooth. these trucks were seriously de-tuned at the factory...i have done a lot of towing in the mountain west with this setup, acceptably slow and steady, (for me anyway). rwal delete and 1 1/8 wheel cylinders help a lot on the downhill, but that's a different thread.

[cmann250]

It all depends on where and how long you want to look. My HX35 cost me $80 and it's still holding strong. It was a Craigslist score. If you feel confident in your abilities to check the condition of a used unit, go for it. A smaller exhaust housing is my current favorite modification when it comes to towing.

[PToombs]

The 1/8 timing bump will help with power and help keep EGT's down.

[bmoeller]

Have a 60 comp wheel and non-gated 14 on my H1C. Works really well, but I would like to experiment with a 16, or the 18.5 my stocker has on it. No EGT issues with mine at all, even towing.

[D-dog357]

Thanks everyone, I appreciate all the input.

Here in AZ I can go from home in the desert up to Flagstaff at 7,500 ft with 2 ranges in between. Hence the need for more air/power even for a light load. Around here everyone thinks their parts are made of gold. It might be a while before I find what I need but I'll get there.