2018 Turbo Died On Me

[skiffer]

Hello all, I haven't been on the forum in a while (I haven't had a reason to since my focus has been my 1989 D250 12 Valve as of late).

However, yesterday I found out the stock turbo on my 2018 2500 has died on me.

I'm only at 56K miles, so I was surprised by the turbo deciding to quit, but now I have no choice but to be in the market for a replacement.

I do not want to go back to the stock turbo or a VGT, so I wonder if anyone has any input on the best fixed-vane turbo for this truck?

I do mostly highway driving and tow every now again.

When I'm towing, it's usually a 20' flat deck trailer with another vehicle on the trailer, so I'm looking for a turbo with good street manners and towing ability.

I am not going for big power numbers.

I'm running a complete diet on the engine, Banks intercooler piping, Monster horn and grid heater delete, stock injectors, and a FASS pump with a Beans sump draw for the fuel tank.

I've also already reached out to Ray (DRD) to ask what I'll be looking at for new tunes.

So, to summarize, I want a fixed vane turbo, and I'm willing to swap the exhaust manifold if needed.

What are my best options?

Thanks!

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[Corkey]

I'm not sure why I missed this post; sorry for the delay.

From what I've dealt with and have improved thus far, I can and will recommend doing industrial Injection 2nd Gen swap for the price.

Comes with 100% of everything needed.

If the exhaust brake is a significant factor, you can still put an inline brake in down the road.

For outstanding all-around performance, go with the S464 great low end, and you can still get more than enough mid to upper end where this kit shines.

Couple that with Ray's tuning and nothing but smiles.

However, this kit strongly suggests head studs, but I believe Ray can still enhance the tuning down to safeguard your motor to last until more funds are available.

All personal opinions out there, just from my exp I have gone through

On the plus side, it sounds like you're on track for supporting bigger injectors when the time comes.

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[cumminsdieselfreak]

Hello all, I haven't been on the forum in a while (I haven't had a reason to since my focus has been my 1989 D250 12 Valve as of late).

However, yesterday I found out the stock turbo on my 2018 2500 has died on me.

I'm only at 56K miles, so I was surprised by the turbo deciding to quit, but now I have no choice but to be in the market for a replacement.

I do not want to go back to the stock turbo or a VGT, so I wonder if anyone has any input on the best fixed-vane turbo for this truck?

I do mostly highway driving and tow every now again.

When I'm towing, it's usually a 20' flat deck trailer with another vehicle on the trailer, so I'm looking for a turbo with good street manners and towing ability.

I am not going for big power numbers.

I'm running a complete diet on the engine, Banks intercooler piping, Monster horn and grid heater delete, stock injectors, and a FASS pump with a Beans sump draw for the fuel tank.

I've also already reached out to Ray (DRD) to ask what I'll be looking at for new tunes.

So, to summarize, I want a fixed vane turbo, and I'm willing to swap the exhaust manifold if needed.

What are my best options?

Thanks!

BD Iron Horn Kit is the best bang for the buck fixed vein kit.

The 364.5 kits are the most popular as they work very well.

https://ddpmotorsports.com/search.ht...s+bd+iron+horn

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[WildToaster]

Stainless Diesel - S467.7 6 blade billet 360 degree thrust bearing, 1.0 housing with race cover, getting the turbo cover (v band intake inlet) powder coated gloss black and the middle / exauhst housings ceramic coated black, i may just bolt this on the wall with the steed speed.

I’m building my own swap - utilizing the banks enclosed box - wcfab down pipe/spacer plate mls gaskets- full send diesel hot pipe.

Banks intercooler out to banks cold pipe and banks gloss black intake horn with custom welded bung for bd x flow grid heater, mixture of vibrant/fleece and full send diesel an fittings.

Not to brag or anything, oh and powder coated v bands?


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[WildToaster]

Mines a 2018 also 125,000 miles stock turbo is still fine, but I always use the exhaust brake, so I think it cleans the vanes, Im pretty excited to see how it sounds.

If we're going to buy a kit, I would most likely go with Evil Fab, go 467 and throw some injectors in it and have ray work his magic.


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[6.7 Coal Train]

How did you end up with a 467.7/1.0 on stock fuel, when looking to tow and not interested in big power?

Seems a little odd.

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