Which Turbo Is Best For You - Upgrading Your Diesels Turbocharger

When we’re in the market to upgrade turbochargers, we’re usually trying to solve a problem (EGT) or add performance (horsepower), yet still maintain good driveability (spool up).When we’re in the market to upgrade turbochargers, we’re usually trying to solve a problem (EGT) or add performance (horsepower), yet still maintain good driveability (spool up). As many of you know, and for diesel newcomers who will soon find out, it doesn’t take long for fueling upgrades to overwhelm the factory turbocharger—on any of the Big Three’s diesel trucks. “Whether through programming that increases injector duration (on time), larger injectors, or both, the limitations of the factory turbocharger quickly surface,” says Nick Priegnitz, founder and owner of Calibrated Power Solutions. “The engine runs out of air as EGT and air intake temperatures rise, along with smoke. Initially, this negatively affects usability and versatility of your truck. Your turbo and even the engine itself could fail.”

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