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How VVT/VGT Turbochargers Work on Your Diesel

[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 24, 2021 9:30:00 AM / by Paul Wilson posted in Turbo, LB7 Turbo, LBZ Turbo, LML Turbo, Diesel Turbo Options Duramax, Duramax Turbo, LLY Turbo, VGT, VVT

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Turbocharging diesel engines is nothing new.  The most basic premise of a diesel engine is the more fuel and air you mix during compression, the more power you get. 

Types of turbocharger systems:
  • Wastegate Turbocharger
  • Fixed Vane Turbocharger
  • VVT/VGT Turbocharger
  • Compound Turbocharger 
  • Twin Turbocharger
  • Dual Scroll Turbocharger

NEED A NEW TURBO?

Between 1885 and 1916 a few patent applications were submitted for products that address the general concept of turbocharging, but it was in 1925 that Swiss Engineer Alfred Buchi put the first commercially available turbo on a 10 cylinder diesel engine.  Turbochargers use exhaust gas pressure to drive a Turbine Wheel that is connected to a Compressor Wheel. The compressor wheel forces cold air into your engine. You're using exhaust pressure to create boost pressure. 

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Which Stealth Turbo is Right for Your LB7?

[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 25, 2018 8:45:00 AM / by Justin Tyson posted in Diesel Turbo Options Duramax, Turbo Upgrades, LB7 Turbo Upgrade, 640HP LB7, G2, Stealth 64G2, LB7 G2, LB7 64G2, Stealth 67, Stealth 67G2

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Stealth 64?  Stealth 64G2? Stealth 67G2?

You finally got the okay from the wife on spending that tax return, you're thinking about upgrading the turbo on your 2001-2004 LB7.  Like any well educated Duramax owner you go to DuramaxTuner.com to check out everything you can on the Stealth turbo, but you're still wondering which is right for you.  

Now you may have the urge to simply pick the turbo with the highest peak power.  Maybe your thought process is to go immediately at the cheapest price.  To be honest, no matter which way you go, each Stealth turbo is going to be better than the stock charger. However, there are a few things we would recommend you consider before making your buying decision. It can help you save money and time in the long run, so let's dive into which suits you best.

There are a few things to consider before picking a new turbo for your LB7:

  1.  What size injectors do you have?
  2.  Are you going to build the engine?
  3.  What is your ultimate HP goal and what do you plan on using the truck for?
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STEALTH TURBO PRICE UPDATE

[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 23, 2017 2:44:13 PM / by Paul Wilson posted in LLY, LML, Cummins Turbo, LBZ, LML Power, Stock Turbo, Stealth 64, LB7, Stealth, LML Performance, LMM, LB7 Turbo, Bolt on turbo, LBZ Turbo, LMM Turbo, LML Turbo, Diesel Turbo Options Duramax, Diesel Turbo Options Cummins, Duramax Turbo, LLY Turbo, Turbo Upgrades, LB7 Turbo Upgrade, 640HP LB7, Stealth 64G2, Stealth VVT, Stealth 64 LML

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We have lowered our MAP pricing on the Stealth 64 Turbo:

Calibrated Power, home of DuramaxTuner.com, has ramped up in-house production of the Stealth Turbo line.  This added capacity and volume of turbo production has provided an opportunity to lower MAP pricing on all Duramax models and allowed the Cummins 5.9L Stealth 64 to be a low price and top quality leader in it's category. 

Our Stealth 64 Turbo's are:

  • Made in the USA!
  • Upgraded, Drop-In Replacement!
  • Quick Spooling with Big POWER!
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What goes into making a top quality turbo

[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 24, 2017 11:44:46 AM / by Paul Wilson posted in Cummins Turbo, Stealth 64, LB7 Turbo, LBZ Turbo, LMM Turbo, LML Turbo, Diesel Turbo Options Duramax, Diesel Turbo Options Cummins, Duramax Turbo, LLY Turbo, Turbo Upgrades

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Manufacturing the best turbo possible takes top quality parts, a scrutinty to detail and multiple QC checks.

DuramaxTuner.com is excited to be manufacturing turbochargers in-house.  It has given us a chance to dial in what it takes to produce the highest quality aftermarket turbo for the Duramax and Cummins trucks.  

               

For those of you thinking about upgrading your turbo in the future, or if you are just a diesel performance nut, we thought you would like a behind the scene look of what goes into our Stealth turbo manufacturing.  

Other Turbo Articles:

Drop-In Turbo Option for LLY, LBZ and LMM

LB7 Duramax Turbo Upgrade!

LML Stealth 64 VVT, 620 RWHP Drop-In Turbo

5.9L Cummins Turbo, Towing and Performance

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