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Re: not quite a sy, but HELP!!!!(4.3 02 S10) well i do have a few hookups in the turbo world...so i can get a turbo for a little side work. just trying to figure out what my best option for aturbo would be... and i have changed my requirements for maxboost vs rpm...i would take 10 psi at...

Re: not quite a sy, but HELP!!!!(4.3 02 S10) In your guys opinions what would be the best turbo to use for this configuration? 1. max 8psi somewhere around 550-600 cfm 2. full boost between 2000 and 2500 rpms 3. Oil cooled only. 4. BB or DBB( no fluid bearing) 5. Wont choke up on top end...

Holset is the Co. that makes the turbos for all the Dodge diesel enignes...in particular they use a hx-35 on the 5.9l straight 6. Seeing that gas engines produce more volume of exhaust than a diesel does...would that turbo work well on a 4.3? I cannot find a compressor map so I cant tell cfms...

Re: who's got a exhaust cut out? Re: who's got a exhaust cut out? install it right before the cat in the DP, leave the cat or youll regret it come inspection time.

Re: not quite a sy, but HELP!!!!(4.3 02 S10) Well thanks for the responses guys. As far as money goes this will be a cheap setup. I am building some custom headers cause the stock primarys are 1.25'' so that takes care of manifolds. Ill be running the turbo in the stock location of the...

Re: not quite a sy, but HELP!!!!(4.3 02 S10) what would a 20g be comparable by say garrett or turbonetics? and i figured noone would sell one for that cheap but i always ask...thanks for the quick response!

Well after a long time of research I have been told that a stock turbo for a sy/ty would be one of my better options for doing a DIY turbo setup on my 02 4.3 s10. I think that they come stock with a 17c turbo if I am not badly mistaken. I also have heard that the stock turbo does great till...