Twin Turbo 1995 Chevy 4-Door
I am starting my custom build on my 1995 Chevy 4-door short bed. I plan on swapping in a 1996 Cummins. Mods will include head studs, Cometic MLS head gasket or factory Cummins head gasket, Valve springs, and a 4k gsk. NV4500 for now, but plan on upgrading to a 6-speed down the road. I would like a compound setup for towing, 400ish HP. I am thinking stock HX35W with maybe a S471, but I would like to hear others input. I want it to spool fast. All the S471 turbos I have seen are twin scroll, is that what is generally used on compound setups?
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I would go bigger than HX35 as your top turbo. But it also depends on your elevation. But both of those turbos should get you where you want to be.
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Mostly 6000-8000 ft. I'm mostly looking for a quick spool vs max power
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My buddy has spent fistloads of money on his 6BT (including compounds) to have both quick spooling for DD use, and also have the 500-600hp dyno number he wants. He doesn't tow... at all. The odd load of firewood is the only workout it gets. Runs 35-37" tall tires with 3.54 gears and breaks NV4500s repeatedly.
It really seems a waste, IMO, to go that route for bragging rights. OTOH, you can have a very versatile truck with some fuel mods and a HE351CW. No, you probably can't pull 6% grades at 20,000 gross in OD.... but whats that worth to you? :humm: |
I will be running 265/70R17 tires, which are about 31.5". Maybe 285/70R17 (33's) but no larger. I went with the S475 due to cost. I hope the compounds don't cause me too many issues, If they do I will sell them off and go with a single.
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Didn't realize you had the compounds already. I'm sure you can make them work fine. My broke a$$ always looks at HP per $$$... hahaha
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I ordered it last week. It's definitely not the cheap way to go. I've always liked the idea of compounds though so I have to try them.
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The only thing that sucks about compounds is getting off the money to get Joe smoe to put them in the mail.
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you should not need compounds at 400hp. IMO thats total overkill. I did a 95 conversion alot like yours yours as few years ago that was 600 hp and lit immediately and had a single turbo. You can get 400HP pretty easy with a p pump. Is your truck lifted or 4wd? i had a ton of problems with oil pan clearance on the front diff. Twins are cool but for what your wanting i think you could make it more streetable with a single. Unless you want twins for the cool factor. If thats the case, stack em on in there!
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I just read your build thread two days ago, good job. I want twins to make sure my EGTs stay in check while towing, have a fast spool up, and yes the cool factor. The twin setup should be more streetable than a single because the factory turbo should spool faster than a larger single and then the other turbo kicks in providing adequate airflow for higher HP. Plus it keeps the drive pressures lower. I am a little concerned about fitting them in there though. What did you use for your turbo pushing 600HP?
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Originally Posted by RedChevy44
(Post 1106313)
I just read your build thread two days ago, good job. I want twins to make sure my EGTs stay in check while towing, have a fast spool up, and yes the cool factor. The twin setup should be more streetable than a single because the factory turbo should spool faster than a larger single and then the other turbo kicks in providing adequate airflow for higher HP. Plus it keeps the drive pressures lower. I am a little concerned about fitting them in there though. What did you use for your turbo pushing 600HP?
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