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Old 07-17-2020, 01:08 AM
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I have a 96 1500 4x4 5.9 v8, what would be a good turbo set up for the truck? I don't want to build a race truck just looking to make it a bit more fun to drive around. Anybody thats done this or has tips all is greatly appricated!!!
 
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I have a 96 1500 4x4 5.9 v8, what would be a good turbo set up for the truck? I don't want to build a race truck just looking to make it a bit more fun to drive around. Anybody thats done this or has tips all is greatly appricated!!!
First what is your budget? A decent turbo setup will be around 3K
 
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First what is your budget? A decent turbo setup will be around 3K
Was thinking no more then $3500- $4000
 
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Make your own tubes. They sell turbo headers on ebay. The real trick is too get the old dodge computer to play nice with the extra boost. I would also get some larger injectors. You going to run the stock intake?

The size of your turbine housing depends on how you want to drive. A larger turbine housing will slow spool but you will have less exhaust restriction. You want to run a single or twin turbos? I was going to run a cheap mid frame size turbo 60-70mm inducer. They have some decent turbos with internal wastegates to keep things simple.
 



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