VGT Turbo Replacement

[RamCummins_15]

Well got a couple of codes that popped up on my truck referring to the turbo and actuator.

So instead of just replacing the actuator, I’m just going to change the whole thing and be done with it.

I’m looking for suggestions on a VGT turbo replacement.

I thought about a bd iron horn kit, but I don’t want to lose my exhaust brake.

Any opinions and ideas will help.

Thank you.

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[AK Bob]

Well got a couple of codes that popped up on my truck referring to the turbo and actuator.

So instead of just replacing the actuator, I’m just going to change the whole thing and be done with it.

I’m looking for suggestions on a VGT turbo replacement.

I thought about a bd iron horn kit, but I don’t want to lose my exhaust brake.

Any opinions and ideas will help.

Thank you.

I would go with a City Diesel Actuator.

For the whole unit, I would go with a Fleece Cheetah.

@DDP any suggestions or advice?


2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.

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[RamCummins_15]

Question for you, in the meantime, could I not use my exhaust brake?

It seems like that’s what makes it get hung up and throws a code.

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[AK Bob]

Question for you, in the meantime, could I not use my exhaust brake?

It seems like that’s what makes it get hung up and throws a code.

Yes, you could certainly try that as a workaround for now.

You may find the attached information from @DDP helpful.

Actuator troubleshooting guide.pdf


2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.

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[DDP]

Yes, you could certainly try that as a workaround for now.

You may find the attached information from @DDP helpful.

Actuator troubleshooting guide.pdf


2014 RAM 3500 (Aisin) 3.73 4X4 Limited Crew Cab Long Bed DRW. Oil Bypass Filter, Fuel Filtration Kit, and 50 Gallon Aux Fuel Tank.

Thank you so much for the mention!

We are hiring another person, so I can get more time to get on the forums.

You are more than welcome to contact me anytime so.

I can help you learn more about the actuator problem.

We sell over 100 actuators a month, so i can assure you we know a lot about the issue, LOL.

call or email me anytime directly clayton@ddpmotorsports.com

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[RamCummins_15]

Thank you all for the help!

I will likely need a need actuator, and I will probably try that first as a new turbo is a lot more money!

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[nitsuj08]

Thank you all for the help!

I will likely need a need actuator, and I will probably try that first as a new turbo is a lot more money!

Sorry, quite late but I came across a YouTube vid like 3 weeks ago that explained(don’t be alarmed) the vanes in the turbo can get warped a super sooted or something like that

That was for someone who never used their exhaust brake.

Also, I believe the actuator itself can also become sooted and stick.

I could be wrong.

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