S300 turbo

[90FIRSTGEN CUMMINS]

What version of this turbo should I be looking for if down the road I might go with compound turbos. Also where is the best place to order one of these new. I have been on many different sites that sell these but im sure you guys know beter than I do. Besides its tough for us first gen owners to find stuff as it is so if we can help each other save money what the heck. Thanks

[randyswelding]

i like my industrial injection super phat shaft 62/71/14,thats what im gona use for the top when i do twins.its a lil laggy with the 370s but when i get my 6x16s it should light fine i think

[Ramrod90]

I would suggest a 62/65/14 from pdr. never heard bad things bout them.

[skilletky]

both turbos suggested are good. it all really comes down to what you want. the 62/65 will light a little quicker than the 62/71. for the 62/65 i think pdr has the best price as far as i have found, for the 62/71 i would check out new era diesel, chuck has the 62/71 for cheaper than anywhere i have found. but i could be wrong.

[90FIRSTGEN CUMMINS]

Thanks for the info and anyone else that has any suggestions for me would be appreciated.

[Ramrod90]

Since you have an automatic trans, you could also get away with buying an HX40 which you could pick up for pretty cheap and flows about the same s a base model (57mm) S300. just a thought.

[peobryant]

Since you have an automatic trans, you could also get away with buying an HX40 which you could pick up for pretty cheap and flows about the same s a base model (57mm) S300. just a thought.

What difference does having an automatic make?

I'm not being smart, I'm genuinley curious.

[Richie O]

Less barky barky with an auto. Mash and go. 40's no likey barky.

[MMiller]

Less barky barky with an auto. Mash and go. 40's no likey barky.

I've been running my Super 40 for over a year now, and its pushing 35 psi, and I've not been able to bark it yet, on my 5 spd truck.

Michael

[Richie O]

I have a crappo h1c with the 60 gds upgrade pushing 42 psi and I have not been able to bark that either. My 89 auto with the S300 I can bark it. I am sure if you took care of a 40 and did not way over boost it it will be fine for a long time. Just like anything, abuse it and it will break.

[peobryant]

Less barky barky with an auto. Mash and go. 40's no likey barky.

Thats what I figured the answer to be, but I think the HX40 gets a bad rap, due to over exaggeration on the internet.

I talked to Brian about it, and he said for under 400rwhp they are a great turbo. It is the guys with 500+rwhp that are running the hell out of 'em that are destroying them, and giving them a bad reputation.


I hate my automatic.

[dcube]

What is the difference between an hx40 and an hx40w? Is the hx40w good to install on a 1st gen?

Doug

[peobryant]

What is the difference between an hx40 and an hx40w? Is the hx40w good to install on a 1st gen?

Doug

As far as I know, the W just means wastegated. I haven't heard of a non W/G HX40 though.

[dcube]

What is the difference between an hx40 and an hx40w? Is the hx40w good to install on a 1st gen?

Doug

As far as I know, the W just means wastegated. I haven't heard of a non W/G HX40 though.

Thanks Parker. I thought that might be the case. One more thing. What would be a good price for a new one?

Doug

[KTA]

I can get new Super 40's for $869+ frt. These are the much improved wheels vs the common hx40 found on the 8.3L. They also have the t-3 foot to bolt to the manifold and the wastegate oriented the right way to fit good.