Garrett GT37R
#1
Garrett GT37R
Hey guys,
Any 1st or 2nd gen 12v guys using this turbo? My truck is already set up with the he351 and have a chance to get a new garrett for a good deal. The turbo is a direct replacement for a 3rd gen and everything lines up with my current he351, except I'm not really sure about how the coolant lines are routed (1st Gen lines vs 3rd Gen lines). Also I still have stock injectors at 192,000 but have ordered some SDX 5x.012s. I think the 5x.012s and the garrett would be a good match. Am I wrong? All opinions welcome.
Thanks
Brad
Any 1st or 2nd gen 12v guys using this turbo? My truck is already set up with the he351 and have a chance to get a new garrett for a good deal. The turbo is a direct replacement for a 3rd gen and everything lines up with my current he351, except I'm not really sure about how the coolant lines are routed (1st Gen lines vs 3rd Gen lines). Also I still have stock injectors at 192,000 but have ordered some SDX 5x.012s. I think the 5x.012s and the garrett would be a good match. Am I wrong? All opinions welcome.
Thanks
Brad
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74roadrunner (05-19-2012)
#3
Thanks for the response. This one seems to stump people since not many 1st gen guys run Garretts. I bit the bullet and bought the turbo. Finished putting it on tonight. Really happy with it. Little less boost through the gears, but when I push it the boost is instantaneous compared to the he351, and that's with stock injectors and a larger exhaust housing. It's supposedly a .89AR and I calculated that to be around a 12.3CM^2 housing compared to the 351s which are said to have a .65AR or 9CM^2 housing. I think the ball bearings really cut down on the impellers rolling resistance. If I listen carefully, I can hear the turbo still spinning for about 6 or 7 seconds after truck is shut off. Now I all I need is more fuel. Getting anxious for the new injectors to arrive, especially now. An added bonus is the turbo whistle that I lost with the he351 is now back with the Garrett.
#4
I replied you your post on CF. There is no linear formula to convert A/R to a cm^3 number.
A few 3rd gen people run Garretts, as garrett makes kits for their trucks. I thought about it too for awhile, as it would be nice to have a very quick spoolup to match the VE's strong low rpm fueling capability. soot4brains on DTR runs one I think.
A few 3rd gen people run Garretts, as garrett makes kits for their trucks. I thought about it too for awhile, as it would be nice to have a very quick spoolup to match the VE's strong low rpm fueling capability. soot4brains on DTR runs one I think.