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Message: [QUOTE="Countrycar, post: 1425104, member: 11769"] I'm another one here that is currently having issues with my 38r, egt's and smoke. Prior to the build I have now, I was running 238/80's with this very same 38r I still have. I ran that combination for the past 11-12 years and for the most part it worked pretty good. With the engine build I currently run, it's just not cutting it. I've had my setup live tuned as well, and nothing, no fix, same issues. After pressurizing my system, I found I had acouple of leaks 1 at the map line ends and 1 where the boost gauge ties into at the Y pipe. I fixed those issues. I hoped/Prayed that this would take care of my issues and I wouldn't have to go out and spend money on another Turbo just yet. I only have about 10K on this engine so I'm not in a hurry to go out and buy another Turbo, or the Turbo that's going to maximize my build just yet, but this is the plan in the near future. The only thing that I haven't tried with this turbo/38r is to put the stock wheel back on it because I don't have the stock wheel. The Moron that I had do the replacement in Texas, didn't give the original wheel back to me, and as so much time has passed I don't think I can get it back now. In my opinion, going back to original wheel will not make a difference anyhow, but yes if I had it, I would put it back on just to try and see if it would make a difference. I have the 6X6 on it now, not the 11 blade. I did have the 11 blade before the 6X6 and what a POS that thing was! So, I've basically wasted $ on 2 wheels at this point that I could have used for the next Turbo upgrade. Oh well, lessoned learned HUH? At this point I plan on going with the new KCturbo pending reviews and so forth. Bottom line is that for me the 38r is not/will not do what I want, nor will it maximize my build. My decision comes from information and research done here as well as talking to and picking guys brains like Matt/GH, Matt/Irate, Dennis/Strictly Diesel, Charlie Fish/KCturbos and guys that have had, and done both 38r to one or the other conversions. Works for me. :swordfight: You have my word, when I do this Turbo change out, I will report back with my findings. If I'm able, I will give some data as well. On Edit: Not trying to start an argument on here either. If your happy with the 38r, then you should continue to run it. I'm stating fact's and evidence from my own research, on why I've chosen to do what I feel is the right choice for me in order to get my truck to perform the way I need it too. Our info here is what helps others to do the same, make informed decisions. It's why we need these conversations to happen. Thank you to everyone here that has contributed to this thread. [/QUOTE]