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Old 05-14-2013, 01:29 AM
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I have a 2010 dak with the 3.7L V6 and I want to turbo charge it. but I don't know where to start and what fits.. if you have advice and or links to where I can look that would be greatly appreciated.
 
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Old 05-14-2013, 08:02 AM
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Found this using the forum search function:

https://dodgeforum.com/forum/3rd-gen...kits-read.html

Found this using google.....

http://www.myhotdakota.com/Performan...o-Charger-Kit/
 
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That's like asking, "I want my chevy 350 to be faster...what carb do I get?"

We need information on what you are looking to achieve before we can tell you what you might want. I suggest using Garrett's site to find out the basics of turbochargers before you start hunting. This will give you a good understanding of how they work and what happens when you change things, like: Compressor wheel diameter, exhaust A/R, etc. You need to know certain things before you select your turbo size:

-How much power do you want to make
-What do you use the truck for
-Does you truck currently facilitate the ability to deliver fuel and spark + boost
-Is you drivetrain going to hold up to the power level you want to achieve
-Is the engine able to handle the cylinder pressure related to the HP you are looking to make

This is just a start...
 
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If you are serious, make sure you look into new pistons/wrist pins. The wrist pins on the 3.7 are weak in the newer gens and the pistons rings are placed too close to the top of the cylinder, so when under boost, they actually extend out of the cylinder.

I have looked into it for our jeep GC... I will just wait till it dies and swap in a 4.7.
 
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go buy something that comes with a turbo, you will spend 10g's to turbo your truck the right way
 



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