Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 02-21-2013, 02:41 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
Ford_6L_E350's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Washington - Ridgefield
Posts: 4,728
Re: Garrett Turbocharger

His results are pretty much what I expected to see. Since our vans start with a milder factory tune I decided to go with a new, stock Garrett turbo. ~$300 more than a rebuilt, but it includes a new VGT actuator. And it is $500 less than the dealer wanted for a rebuilt Turbo.

The core charge on a rebuilt is $250 and only $100 on a new one. I think I will keep the old one and take it apart and clean it up for a spare.

My up-pipe was cracked, so I got one off eBay for $20 from someone doing an EGR delete. Looks solid!

Installation should be next week.

Mike

__________________
Alaska to Key West, Labrador and more
Prostate cancer survivor. See Thread Prostate cancer and Sportsmobiles
2015 VW GTI 2020 Fiat 124 Spider
2012 E250 Hitop camper
Ford_6L_E350 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-21-2013, 03:48 PM   #12
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 1,995
Re: Garrett Turbocharger

If you haven't already you will want to consider these updated parts:

Turbo drain tube -6C3Z-9T515-A $21.95
Turbo oil feed line -3C3Z-9t516-A $77.00
STC kit with turbo gasket kit (incl. IPR screen and orings) -4C3Z-9B246-F $38.50

Prices are from Tousley. Riff Raff is also a good source.
__________________
2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
JoeH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-24-2013, 07:15 PM   #13
Senior Member
 
Ford_6L_E350's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Washington - Ridgefield
Posts: 4,728
Re: Garrett Turbocharger

Thanks Joe.

My turbo has been in there 7 years and 80,000 miles. I can't really complain about that.

I have most of the parts and this week it should get it installed.

Mike
__________________
Alaska to Key West, Labrador and more
Prostate cancer survivor. See Thread Prostate cancer and Sportsmobiles
2015 VW GTI 2020 Fiat 124 Spider
2012 E250 Hitop camper
Ford_6L_E350 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 02-27-2013, 01:41 PM   #14
Senior Member
 
Ford_6L_E350's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Washington - Ridgefield
Posts: 4,728
Re: Garrett Turbocharger

Turbo and other new parts installed. Except for the times the old turbo would stick the van seems to run about the same, but maybe better mileage.

Mike
__________________
Alaska to Key West, Labrador and more
Prostate cancer survivor. See Thread Prostate cancer and Sportsmobiles
2015 VW GTI 2020 Fiat 124 Spider
2012 E250 Hitop camper
Ford_6L_E350 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-24-2014, 06:57 PM   #15
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 1,995
Re: Garrett Turbocharger

Mike,

I'm curious how your drop-in Garret turbo is holding up? I'm getting the dreaded P0299 code which could be many things besides turbo under-boost but I'm researching options.

Joe
__________________
2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
JoeH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-26-2014, 12:06 PM   #16
Senior Member
 
Ford_6L_E350's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Washington - Ridgefield
Posts: 4,728
Re: Garrett Turbocharger

About 35000 miles later and no turbo issues.

Mike
__________________
Alaska to Key West, Labrador and more
Prostate cancer survivor. See Thread Prostate cancer and Sportsmobiles
2015 VW GTI 2020 Fiat 124 Spider
2012 E250 Hitop camper
Ford_6L_E350 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2020, 03:17 PM   #17
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 51
Garrett Screamer Stage 1

Old thread but still relevant. My 2006 6.0 (only 77,000 miles) is throwing the P0299 but I still have good power. Apparently the vanes hang up when cold, which is enough to trigger the code and prevent me from passing my annual emission test. My mechanic also noticed an exhaust leak at the top of the turbo casing.

Dave's Auto in Centerville UT does a lot of work on 6.0's and says my options are remove, clean and replace (~$800); or install a new GT37 ($1,780). He suggested an upgrade to a Garrett Screamer Stage 1, which has larger and better alloy internals, will spool up faster and add ~40 HP. I asked about potential new problems with a higher/faster boost or a possible need to reprogram. He says no problems and no reprogramming needed. The extra cost is another $700-800.

Do any of you have experience with the Garrett Screamer Stage 1 ? Do you see any risk? Thanks in advance . . . Steve

https://us.bddiesel.com/products/6-0...30073663946816
__________________
2006 EB 6.0 Diesel, custom gaucho,
Espar hydronic and heat, 2 Solara panels,
Trojan F&R, ARB lockers, Warn winch.
BACKRDS is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-16-2020, 07:17 PM   #18
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
Posts: 1,995
Quote:
Originally Posted by BACKRDS View Post
Old thread but still relevant. My 2006 6.0 (only 77,000 miles) is throwing the P0299 but I still have good power. Apparently the vanes hang up when cold, which is enough to trigger the code and prevent me from passing my annual emission test. My mechanic also noticed an exhaust leak at the top of the turbo casing.

Dave's Auto in Centerville UT does a lot of work on 6.0's and says my options are remove, clean and replace (~$800); or install a new GT37 ($1,780). He suggested an upgrade to a Garrett Screamer Stage 1, which has larger and better alloy internals, will spool up faster and add ~40 HP. I asked about potential new problems with a higher/faster boost or a possible need to reprogram. He says no problems and no reprogramming needed. The extra cost is another $700-800.

Do any of you have experience with the Garrett Screamer Stage 1 ? Do you see any risk? Thanks in advance . . . Steve

https://us.bddiesel.com/products/6-0...30073663946816

The risk is that's not a drop-in replacement. It will push more air but will likely require some PCM tuning for optimal operation and spool up. Turbo lag is a terrible thing.


If it were me I would do a stage 1 KCturbo. Stock injectors, billet compressor wheel, 360 deg thrust bearing blah blah. These guys are the shizzle. https://kcturbos.com/products/kc6-0-...e-1-61mm-turbo
__________________
2005 E350 RB 6.0 PSD for extended fun
1989 Landcruiser FJ62 for local fun
2011 VW TDI Golf for hwy fun
JoeH is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Sportsmobile Registry

Van22

Van22

Margot

FCAshevlle
Add your Sportsmobile
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Sportsmobile SIP or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:50 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.