Turbo install - no numbers yet, but soon.
07-15-2013, 05:55 PM
#1
Turbo install - no numbers yet, but soon.
We installed the turbos last weekend. We had an opportunity to use a lift, however we are dumb and opted to use jack stands in the front yard. It turned out great because I could find no information anywhere on how to approach this. We went into this blind. The guys are my Ford dealership wouldn't even give me a clue as to how to uninstall and install the turbos, so we went into this fully expecting to take the motor out if we had to, which we have done in the past on other platforms. Long story short it went well, and the turbos are super easy to approach from underneath and from the wheel wells when you take out the liner. The bad news is that without a special wrench you cannot get the water lines out. We have a full machine shop available to us, so were were able to grind and cut a 19mm to work, so I am designing a wrench to come with the turbos as an option. A water hose wrench might work but it the nuts are almost touching the wastegate brackets. Also, you have to burn the studs out, if you do buy the turbos just send us back the whole unit, turbos, donuts studs and all. The install kit will come with our water hose wrench, OEM gaskets, transition donuts and studs and some install tips. I don't have a price yet but the oem pieces are about $150 so we will go from there. When the turbos are available for sale you can ship your truck to us and we can install them (shipping + install), but you can also buy the install kit and do it your self, or pay a local shop. Enjoy the pictures
Do you really need that?
- the VTX-56 Turbos will come with Forge Bpv's. The vacuum hose on the stock units are epoxied on. Reuse them at your own risk.
- this pic is taken myself sitting on a bucket looking into the wheel well. The turbos are very easy to get to on this side, but caution the water lines are a pain.
- New bpv's. They are a great billet unit, and exceeded stock fit/finish and are aluminum. They are still factory quiet if you don't vent to atmosphere.
Side to side comparison.
- those studs are not coming out without some heat.
Numbers:
We have not dynoed the VTX-56 turbos yet, however they are making power. We are daily driving 20pis and they want more. The truck pulls all the way to redline now, as opposed to hitting hard and falling on it's face. Power feels more linear. We are still tuning the wastegate to give it a better low end, but dyno's and 1/4 mile time are coming soon. Be patient. Thanks to Bear1979 for the help!
Do you really need that?
- the VTX-56 Turbos will come with Forge Bpv's. The vacuum hose on the stock units are epoxied on. Reuse them at your own risk.
- this pic is taken myself sitting on a bucket looking into the wheel well. The turbos are very easy to get to on this side, but caution the water lines are a pain.
- New bpv's. They are a great billet unit, and exceeded stock fit/finish and are aluminum. They are still factory quiet if you don't vent to atmosphere.
Side to side comparison.
- those studs are not coming out without some heat.
Numbers:
We have not dynoed the VTX-56 turbos yet, however they are making power. We are daily driving 20pis and they want more. The truck pulls all the way to redline now, as opposed to hitting hard and falling on it's face. Power feels more linear. We are still tuning the wastegate to give it a better low end, but dyno's and 1/4 mile time are coming soon. Be patient. Thanks to Bear1979 for the help!
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07-15-2013, 06:05 PM
#2
Senior Member
Finally some progress for these trucks. 
How's the fuel situation running these bigger turbos? And what are the plans for doing them for the '13's? How much bigger are these than the '13's?
How's the fuel situation running these bigger turbos? And what are the plans for doing them for the '13's? How much bigger are these than the '13's?
07-15-2013, 09:44 PM
#6
Member
Glad to see someone finally come through on the turbo upgrades. And actually post it and not hide it from us. Good job Mat. Can't wait to see the results. And the other stuff you have in store for us Hint Hint!!
07-15-2013, 11:01 PM
#7
Ha ya, I'm doing a n/a downgrade to help with condensation & fueling issues. Perfect logic: no turbos+no intercooler = no condensation and no need for a lot if fuel. Maybe we could do a 5.4 swap too? I don't know, only if we have time. Line up for the group buy while you still can!
