Let's talk turbo...

[Bradshaw106]

I was watching a video from banshee controllers on utube.  He was saying unless your interested in the exhaust brake function of the Vgt, their was no point going thru the hassle of the Vgt and just run a cw version.   Any thoughts on that comment?

[hakcenter]

I think he needs to install my controller.

[Rx7man]

I sure wouldn't trade mine for a CW... better mileage, better response, etc.. what's not to like?  Yes, it does add some complexity and wiring, but I quite enjoy working with it.

[Bradshaw106]

How did you mount your turbo?  Did you have interference with shock tower?

[Rx7man]

I used the stock 6.7 manifold and it fit fine..

[me78569]

I just bolted my to the flange converter on my 2nd gen.  The cartirage is not perfectly vertical, but it is within the Holset 30* spec.  Good enough for Holset, good enough for me.

The VGT is well worth the extra setup.  EB is one great feature, but the list goes on and on.  Biggest thing is you can control top end turbine speed unlike the cw.

[Bradshaw106]

So you used the adapter you can buy on eBay?

[me78569]

Yep

[hakcenter]

Yup

[Bradshaw106]

I have been doing some pricing on these turbos, they seem to be quite expensive.    What's a fair price to pay?

[me78569]

I paid about 400 for mine on Cummins Forum.  Guy said it had ~5000 miles on it.

[hakcenter]

My buddy just picked one up for 275 shipped, lol such deal, many savings, wow

[Rx7man]

I paid $400 cdn with manifold... saw a NEW one for $1000

[65fpvmustang]

watch ebay Ive picked up 3 he351ve and a he5??ve all under $300 each shipped.

[Bradshaw106]

Are their any common problems I should be aware off?  Electronics pretty solid?   Also is their a difference in years or are all 351ve created equal?