Im in the same boat dude. There is aloooooooot!!! of info that you must understand before you actually even start window shopping for parts! So far i fully understand the concept and how to do the plumbing, Thats the easy part, However..Tuning is where it gets complex! I just got done upgrading my entire top-end and lowered my compression a bit for boost. Here, read this and click on the "Turbocharging" link to the left, It has TONS of valuable info!! and remember, google is your best friend! http://www.megasquirt.info/

 

if you plan to offroad with a tailpipe turbo, treat it like a transfer case and put skid plates under it...if you plan to submerge in water, then a snorkel will help that but don't push it hard if its submerged or you run the risk of cracking the turbine housing from rapid cooling on the outside and high temps on the inside.

it would be a pretty fun upgrade for your truck, just do some research and save up money before you pull the trigger on anything.

 

Hahns 5.2 or whatever can quit posting on this now. Everybody seems to be able to help a little more than you. Thanks. I understand the plumbing too im just not sure if I want a tailpipe turbo incase of the water. What other options do I have so I dont have to worry about the water issues. Also if I do a stand alone unit, are those pretty salty. I saw some that were a 1000 or more. Or could I get a cheap one and do the same thing. If I sent away my computer stuff to someone else, is that expensive or about the same as paying for a standalone unit. Has anyone used a stand alone unit, are they really confusing to use and setup yourself. Also can I put a single turbo up under the hood, and if I do will I only be able to hook it to one exhaust manifold or how do I do that. That is what has me the most confused. I almost need to see it in person

 

There are several members here with actual first hand knowledge and experience with turos...and Hahns is one of them. He has ALWAYS been helpful. Many others her have talked about turbos and sc's but have not actually done it. They are wither thinking about it, or jsut talking about it. And when the conversation turns to cost, more talk than do.

If it was my post, I would seriously consider editing that part out - becasue if you actually go for a turbo, he is one whose help would be valued.

Just my humble opinion....

 

Ha! Telling the only person here with a turbo'd magnum motor to stop posting is priceless. Have fun, I'm sure this project will be up and running in no time

If you ever get this running I'll paypal you $50, the last person I made this bet with never came through. I've seen it a thousand times. But whatever, I'm sure you know more than I do.


I tried to help you, seriously, your questions are as clueless as they get, we cannot help you when you don't even have the slightest understanding of boost. You need to at least educate yourself on the basics first, then ask specifics. It takes time and patience to learn stuff, so sit back and start reading. There is a recent thread a couple pages back about boost and one in the general chit chat section about turbos and such.

 

Like I said, help is fine but telling me to research it more isn't much help. I have been too. On youtube and google and I have went and talked to mechanics. I don't want your 50 bucks either, I just wanted some help on stuff that absolutely has to be done. Money isn't really and issue, I have a job I just don't want to spend It all on stuff that I could do instead of have too. And it will happen, I will guarantee that. Not necessarily tomorrow but it will happen. Not trying to suck up now either, I am just letting everyone know im not pushing help away, I just am saying if you don't want to help its fine you just don't have to tell me. Thanks

 

Okay Ive done a bunch of reading the last few days to figure out how to hook up a turbo. I understand that much of it know and I have done alot of reading to try and figure out the electrical part of it. I think Im going to go with a standalone system, 2 bar map, and the wide band O2 sensor. Hahns 5.2 was actually right, I did need to do some reading. But I need to know if the standalone unit is something Im gonna have no clue of how to run my truck off of.

 

I would look at the megasquirt website and discuss with Hahns. That is what he is running. It looks to be pretty flexible.

 

Im also going to put twin turbos and only run 4lbs of boost. I got on the megasquirt site but they need a simulator of how the system works. I am afraid that I won't know what info needs to be plugged into this unit. Does the system do most of the figuring itself. Also where can I order a package deal of turbos other than ebay. You can only buy a single unless you get a twin turbo kit.

 

As Hahns told me, that guide on MegaSquirts website is your Bible for the standalone computer. Read it. Every bit. It can do so much and be so powerful, but requires alot of knowledge to successfully complete. Getting the vehicle to run is one thing. Tuning it after is when it gets fun. I think Hahns said it took him a week (?) to get his Dakota running, and a few weeks of minute detail tuning thereafter. I've got a home brew water/methanol system on my Ram and have been researching the MS standalone for quite some time, on and off. Turboing your engine isn't going to be easy or cheap by any means. There are so many variables and conditions that have to be correct to run the system properly. Hahns will be your best friend when you decide to ask a technical question. But PLENTY of research will be needed in order for you to understand. Look all over forums and books and get to know all you can. You can't get a basic knowledge of it all quickly. You need to be able to learn in your dreams before your understanding. But as I've been told, "Go for it, dude!" Good luck