VGT upgrade?

Fordtrucks · Jan 10, 2014

I've got the 72 on the low side already. Since I'm going in, wondering if I should do something on the hi side also. Looking at Elites site it seems there tow power 59 would be the match to my 72. They also have the bat wheel.. sticking with stock fuel.. would it be worth my investment, or should I keep the stock one, or the batmo?
Thanks guys!!

White_monster · Jan 10, 2014

Could pick up anyone's 59mm vgt. They are all very close.

Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto · Jan 10, 2014

Yeah I would go 59. For another option check our site www.midwestdieselauto.com

Fordtrucks · Jan 11, 2014

What kind of a gain should I expect to see with the addition of the 59? When I jam the fuel is it like WHOA !! Or whoa. ?

Fordtrucks · Jan 11, 2014

Sledpull said:
Yeah I would go 59. For another option check our site www.midwestdieselauto.com

Do you think the 11 blade would be to much for my 72?

Fordtrucks · Jan 11, 2014

Ide like to order one today but I don't really want to tie up $1400 in a core charge for the next month..

B585Ford · Jan 11, 2014

I am looking forward to the responses you get...especially if there are any real world examples. The VGT almost never gets upgraded by itself so we almost never get to see what the VGT by itself brings to the table. I only know of one person who upgraded his VGT only (he already had a 71 Batmo) and the VGT upgrade was only adding a stock size Batmo wheel. I know Elite did some testing on VGT upgrades, but I didn't think they released the results. I know Jerry said the 72/59 combo seemed to spool faster than stock (which is impressive to me), but he did them both at the same time.

Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto · Jan 11, 2014

Well you can order one, we can have it ready and waiting. You send your core in when you get it off and we ship you the turbo the same day the core shows up.

It will help I believe there has been some dynos with just the vgt changed. I'll have to check. The biggest thing is how quick they spool. Definitely a quality upgrade. And yes the eleven blade will work.

jdgleason · Jan 11, 2014

You are gonna notice a temp drop as well as a power gain with the vgt. Not gonna throw you back on your seat, but the vgt will seem to come alive harder and maybe a touch quicker. Skip the batmowheel, I would just go for a billet one. Elites vgt's with the modded turbine also help drop back pressure a bit.

If you have any questions, or need some pricing, let me know!

3brorce · Jan 11, 2014

Give James at Barder Turbo a call.

smokinstroker · Jan 11, 2014

This is exactly what I have been talking to James about. Thinking a 59/76 is what is going to really shine and give the improvement in hp "feel"

That said you could go just 76 like jd ran and be happy but I think you would want to gate the charger.

3brorce · Jan 11, 2014

Is James building a 76 now? Wasnt a couple months back when I got my 73.

Dzchey21 · Jan 11, 2014

all depends on the turbine of the 76 really most are running a larger turbine wheel as well.

You will gain probably 40 peak hp and probably a little more up top, spool up will probably feel faster even tho its probably actually slightly slower. They def compliment each other nicely but as stated not totally needed since they are a good bit of money

smokinstroker · Jan 11, 2014

3brorce said:
Is James building a 76 now? Wasnt a couple months back when I got my 73.

No sir, elite is the only one with a 76 as far as I know.

James offers a 73 as far as I know

3brorce · Jan 11, 2014

smokinstroker said:
No sir, elite is the only one with a 76 as far as I know.

James offers a 73 as far as I know

Yes sir, I wasnt sure what you meant. You are saying James's 59 with elites 76 then.

powerstrokin15 · Jan 11, 2014

we spoke about our 59mm before, all our setups are built by James. I have his first 71/59 on my truck and love it. if you want any pricing let me know

Eric@HoldersDiesel

B585Ford · Jan 11, 2014

jdgleason said:
You are gonna notice a temp drop as well as a power gain with the vgt. Not gonna throw you back on your seat, but the vgt will seem to come alive harder and maybe a touch quicker. Skip the batmowheel, I would just go for a billet one. Elites vgt's with the modded turbine also help drop back pressure a bit.

If you have any questions, or need some pricing, let me know!

No doubt on the Batmo. That is why I mentioned it, it didn't really seem to help....but it was a Batmo.