5.9L 24V Performance Discussion of 24 Valve 5.9 Liter Dodge Cummins Diesels with VP44 Injection Pumps Related To Performance And Longevity

hx40 boost

Old Apr 14, 2010 | 01:28 PM
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just curious how much boost you hx40 guys are pushing
i welded my waste gate shut and have only seen 30 psi but havent really loaded it yet
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 12:28 PM
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Once it's lit it should make around 40-50 with enough fuel
 
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Old May 5, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Old May 5, 2010 | 08:31 PM
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Isn't it a bad idea to shut off the waste gate?
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 01:43 PM
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ya plugin the wastgate dont help the life expectency for ur turbo nun if you want to make 40 psi without worryin about ur turbo get a bd or turbonetics i wouldnt go with bds superb turbo my buddy put one on his 02 not even 1000 miles on it and the shaft came loose.
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 08:50 PM
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250 h.p injectors and an hx40 with no waste gate should scream! hows your egt's?
 
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Old May 6, 2010 | 08:58 PM
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40 plus depending o n how you got it gated
 
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