LB7 Performance Discussion of Chevy and GMC Trucks with LB7 Duramax Turbo Diesel Engines Related To Performance And Longevity

Stock turbo + Wastegate accuator + ppe boost valve = ??

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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:00 PM
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I WANT A LIL MORE BOOST OUT OFF MY STOCK TURBO BUT I WAS TRIEN TO C IF I CAN GET MORE SOME WHAY I HAVE A 96 DODGE 3500 WITH THE STRIGHT 5.9 6C ENGINE :IM PUTTING OUT 7LB NOW I WANT ABOUT 10-15 IF I CAN GET I THAT MUCH
 
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Old Dec 17, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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The thing is stock turbos aren't desinged to boost over 32. I made mine boost 40lbs but it was a matter of time before it took a poo. But it ran like a ninja for a few months
 
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Old Jan 4, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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OK THANKS I JUST HAVE TO SAVE TO GET A TWIN KIT THAT I FOUND
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ADRIAN
OK THANKS I JUST HAVE TO SAVE TO GET A TWIN KIT THAT I FOUND
you may have something else going on. They should be set at 17 psi factory. I had the Banks Big Head on mine and it made 34 lbs and never broke. 7 psi is really low for cummins. You may have a boost leak. To add boost easy, get a boost elbow.
 
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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 02:10 PM
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I push 21 pounds with all stock parts, except my stealth 2.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2011 | 11:25 AM
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i hit 26 with just the edge.
 
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