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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Question Needing HX-40 Info.

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I'm fairly new to diesels but I've done a little research here lately and I think I'm gonna get a few things, one being an HX-40 Turbo.

I just want you more experienced guys opinons on anything I should need to know when buying a Turbo. Should it be any specific Model: HX40, HX40W etc.?

Would a Divided Housing or Open Housing be better for spool up?

Anything else I might need to know?

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I forgot to post that my HP goals are a Solid 550. I think I'd be satisfied with that. I got something else if I wanna go Faster
 

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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 03:21 PM
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i am going to get and hx40 hybrid for $400 brand new and it has a harden shaft to. the hx40 has a weak shaft. but if you get and hx40 make sure it is a 60/60/16 because some of the hx40 are the same as your hx35. or you could get a 3rd gen turbo they work good to and are 60/60/9. what are you r mods on your truck and hx40 might not be good for your setup. i am shooting for 400hp tow rig.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:12 PM
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At the moment she's all stock. I plan on getting the obvious: AirDog, Gauges and a Smarty.

I'm really not wanting to go all out with the truck as it's my DD. I rarely pull a trailer or anything so I'm not as much worried about that. I just want a Nice Gain in Power so I can keep up with some of the guys around here

The most serious thing I will probably do to this truck is up the Injectors to 150 Sticks and swap the Turbo.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:23 PM
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On a vp powered truck you have to tap the pump wire to get more then 65 hp over stock gain. The smarty is a great programmer to stack with but as a stand alone it's not that good on our trucks, on a 3rd gen it's an animal. I would suggest an edge or tst or even a quad. Which ever you choose it needs to tap the pump wire to get the most hp possible. Just an FYI.

I run a Piers Diesel Research HX40 60/65/16 and mine does have a wastegate. Is a great turbo with all the necessary upgrades to make it reliable. Has quick spool and decent top end.
 

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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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I'm thinking you should be thinking lift pump, gauges, and programmer before getting too excited about a HX40. Just my $0.02.
 
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Old Dec 15, 2010 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by RAWilliams
I'm thinking you should be thinking lift pump, gauges, and programmer before getting too excited about a HX40. Just my $0.02.
100% agree on the lift pump and a Fuel Pressure gauge as well!
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by RAWilliams
I'm thinking you should be thinking lift pump, gauges, and programmer before getting too excited about a HX40. Just my $0.02.
^ Yeah, I said that already Thanks though.

Originally Posted by InsaneDomestics
I plan on getting the obvious: AirDog, Gauges and a Smarty.
I forgot to state in my OP that I want a Solid 550HP. Will this be a good enough Turbo to get me there?
 

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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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hx40 550hp no
 
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Old Dec 16, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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What are the Limits of the HX40?
What Turbo would get me to my HP Goal?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Bump ttt.

What are the Limits of the HX40? Horsepower and Boost...
 
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