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Finally fitted the turbo
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Lincolnland
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finally fitted the new garret turbo. Easy job. Few bolts here and there. Worthwhile upgrade. Billet compressor wheel and shaft. Better bearings. Garret claim 20% increase in flow without a tune. This thing whistles like a kettle now! Spools up significantly quicker and gets up and goes. Above all more reliable when out remote.
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hbtranger
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Nice. I'm sure that it wouldnt take much to design a better unit but 20% increase without a tune is a bit bold though... the MAP sensor might be getting in the way of that.
Ranger XLT 2012
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Lincolnland
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Yeah the Garret Turbo Charger GTB2256VK. Good bit of gear. Based on the gtx gen2. Specs available everywhere and a cheap upgrade at $1700. Reason for upgrade was the reliability not the power...It is a bonus though
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GE350
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Curious on your concern for reliability, I assume a 3.2? I change the oil every 10k and allow the oil to warm up a bit before putting my foot into it and also let it idle down a bit too.
110k tuned and still going strong. I was going to replace turbo but funds where tight so will see how many more kms.
Good to know the alternative works well
110k tuned and still going strong. I was going to replace turbo but funds where tight so will see how many more kms.
Good to know the alternative works well
Glenn
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NathanSA
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I stand under correction but as far as i know it was the PX1 3.2 turbo's that were a bit less reliable. PX2 allegedly a better unit.GE350 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 02, 2022 9:29 am Curious on your concern for reliability, I assume a 3.2? I change the oil every 10k and allow the oil to warm up a bit before putting my foot into it and also let it idle down a bit too.
110k tuned and still going strong. I was going to replace turbo but funds where tight so will see how many more kms.
Good to know the alternative works well
Perhaps he has a PX1?
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CatHerder
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Yes, 3.2.
The PX2/3 uses a turbo with a smaller shaft that can be prone to failure (even without additional boost). Australia is a big place when you're somewhere remote.
The Powermax unit appears to be a noticebly stronger unit and can move about 10-15% more air at a similar boost level.
Ian B
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PX3 XLT 3.2
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Lincolnland
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The GCG website has a wealth of information on upgraded turdbos for all flavours of px ranger. As mentioned above the turbo upgrade is a reliability upgrade. As is the intercooler and silicone hoses. Attempting to have a trouble free, reliable powerplant for the remote touring especially when towing.