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GDief 07-14-2009 01:30 AM

Turbo Lag on a 06
 
I am looking buy an 06 f350. I have driven a couple of them. I can't figure out why some of the trucks have significant turbo lag as opposed to other trucks?

Do all the ford 6.0's have turbo lag? Is this something you just get used to? Oh and yes, I let it warm up and drove it for quite some time. :argh:

Superstroker10 07-14-2009 01:33 AM

no the vgt. variable geometry turbos are supposted to get rid of lag. the vains in the turbos could be sticking or egr problems. its hard to say. how many miles on the truck/ trucks??

GDief 07-14-2009 09:26 AM

The truck has 51,000 miles on it. I know the design aspect of the variable vain turbo. I had it on my 04 and with that I had to have two turbo's put in prior to 25,000 miles. What's worse is they reflashed the computer and killed a lot of HP. I went to the Edge system, but it never got rid of the lag. It was just a rocket at 2000 rpm and above.

I just don't want to get into the same problems with this truck. I have checked with the dealer on this truck and he mentioned something about an EGR cooler being plugged or some type of cooler? They said bring it in a for $175 they can diagnose it. By then I own the truck for better or worse. No thanks I'd like to figure it out prior.:argh:

Superstroker10 07-14-2009 09:53 AM

ya that could def. be the issue.

stroker0560 07-16-2009 11:27 PM

all diesels have turbo lag reguardless, some worse than others, i would say about 2 sec of lag before it throws your head back!

Superstroker10 07-17-2009 01:29 AM

make a vid so we can see what its doing

GDief 07-17-2009 11:08 AM

Sorry no vid camera

pwrpuke04 07-22-2009 03:49 PM

my o4 has alot of lag on take off but about 2000 to 2500 rpm and up it will plant you in your seat i put a sct tuner on it and it help it a little i think its just a poor design of a turbo me and 5 of of my friends all have 6.0 and they all do it i thought there was something wrong when i first got my 6.0 cause i went from a dodge then to a ford.but its just the 6.0 my 7.3 don't do it :U:

bronco444 07-22-2009 09:30 PM

it should not have lag. some lag with exception but not like your explaining. need to see if it has a p0299 code. if so i would say the vanes are stuck-binding at times. a plugged egr cooler would not cause lag. a egr valve could cause it but i would say there would be black smoke with that. if the vanes are stuck half way its like having a partialy opened waste gate. they close when you take off to build boost quicker. $175 sounds very expensive just to diag a lack of power. tell you wont buy it till they fix it.

madmatt01 07-24-2009 12:20 AM

look at the intercooler and the passenger side at the seam and see if theres a orange or blue seal hanging out or if you see it the intercooler is blown out enough to lose 3-8 pounds boost until the turbos spooled up

whattruck 07-26-2009 07:25 PM

My '06 lags. Got worse when I did the big intake and cac.

Even when it was stock it would have lag if you stuffed your foot to the floor off idle.

But it hooks up like !!!! if you roll into the throttle. Hang on !!! :moon:

I added fuel low down and that helped a ton but killed my around town milage.

So now I roll up the turbo while planting the left foot on the brake

Diesel Dawgs Performance 07-26-2009 07:31 PM

Neither the 04 Auto I had or the 05 6spd 6.0 Powerstrokes ive owned had any lag.

04redstroker 07-26-2009 08:00 PM

6.0s are notrious for lag. The factory program keeps fueling low until certain paramaters are met, dont remember what they are. The trick is rolling into the throttle not mashing it. Custom tunes will help. BD makes a boost builder that is supposed to help alot, but i havent ran it yet.

GDief 08-11-2009 10:08 AM

Well, I guess I'll find out about the lag. I just sold the Dodge I bought last week for the 07 F350. :humm:

Stumblefoot 08-15-2009 02:18 PM

all diesels with a turbo have a lag, its just the time it takes to build the boost. There are ways to get rid of it, most cost lots of $$. a freer flowing exhaust will help, as will a better intake, a programmer will help but it will still be there. Just lessened some. An aftermarket turbo will help alot. Its easier to just ease into the throttle rather than slamming it. With some practice you will actually launch faster, and less tire/transmission wear.


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