Why the big push for single turbos over compounds?
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jdgleason
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... For whatever that's worth to this discussion lol
UpstateDieselGuy
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Here is my thought. I have driven many non-vgt trucks as well as ones with vgt's as well as some stock compounded 6.4's. In the days of the 7.3, 5.9B's, 6.5 and early duramax everyone longed for a broader power band. That lead to compounded turbo setups to accomplish this to avoid the pitfalls of too small or large of a non-vgt. That was until vgt's hit the scene. This increased the power band tremendously. Is it as good as compounds, no, but does it make things more enjoyable to drive, yes. I commend those with large singles and big compounds for getting to where they want to be. However, I think that there would also be a place for a larger, built vgt like the duramax uses. I think that would be a good compromise for a majority of the people out there, myself included.
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With a little boobie
johnp115
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Yeah haha
Kind of interesting and informative though to hear peoples opinions and thoughts on the single just in general and not under the thread for a specific kit.
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Mmmm hmmm!
johnp115
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I do wish i tried different turbos prior to me ripping my kit off, i just don't have the time or money to do that. And i feel like others have had better results with the single than me, my experience with it was not that fun, so maybe my turbo was a little "off" or not 100%
bft blue oval boys
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Yours was a cast charger so maybe that has more to do with it.
Then again, maybe you're just being more honest....
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HEY honesty is not allowed!LOL
bft blue oval boys
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Excellent point LOL
Do you think this has a turbo?
If i remember correctly it has 4 turbos. Twin 1350's right?
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Im sure, that is the *** you I'm a baller motor of choice.
BlackPearl6.4
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Hey now honesty is key lol that's a lot of money to invest in upgrades. So I try to be as honest and clear as I can with my experiences.
Morgan@Midwest Diesel & Auto
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I honestly like ball bearing compounds.....
But not everyone can have what they want..
That's why I drive a yugo...
But not everyone can have what they want..
That's why I drive a yugo...
buck russell
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HOOV3R
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My 6.4 is going the single route, mainly simplicity. Also, so I can throw an atmo in front of it and have non vgt compounds down the road.
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I agree but I drive a fire chicken...is that close enough to a yugo??
travisH3
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I really wanted to go the single route mainly for sound because the 6.4 is so quiet, and to get a quicker track time. but my truck is a work truck and i tow about 3k pounds daily with my truck and even though that isnt very much especially since my truck is already very light because it a reg cab long bed, i still cant have a laggy smokey truck pulling away from jobs. I was trying to see if matt at gearhead could tune it up real good to be clean but basically he told me no. also EGT's are alot higher cruising around. so for now, I spent the money and bought a new tractor lol(it cost a little more than what the turbo would have). my plan now is to do just a drop in atmo if I ever blow the head gaskets. if not I will just run it the way it is and see what goes.
Mike@MPD
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Eric has gotten mine pretty clean for what it is. Haze os down alot and highway smoke is down too
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