1st Gen. Ram - All Topics Discussion for all Dodge Rams prior to 1994. This includes engine, drivetrain and non-drivetrain discussions. Anything prior to 1994 should go in here.

Next question on trubo's

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-01-2004, 09:12 PM
  #1  
DJ
Registered User
Thread Starter
 
DJ's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: San Francisco area
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Next question on trubo's

OK, I think I am going with the 12cm housing and after reading the old posts about problems with the 12 and a H1C I think I will go with the HX35. I only rev to gov speen when shifting uphill loaded. Usually I like to keep rpm around 15-1800 and I think the 12 will give me more low end torque. Possible problem is the getrag, will it hold up to low end torque like that. Now the question, what is a fair price for a used HX 35 and what mods will I have to do to put it on.
Old 02-02-2004, 08:28 AM
  #2  
Registered User
 
Junk Yard Dog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Pine Grove,Pennsylvania
Posts: 187
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
DJ, I have put a 12cm wastegated housing on a 92 with the factory turbo. EGT's were a lot lower and he also didn't like to take his truck up in the revs. This was also a 5 spd. with 3.55 gears.....never got to hook up the wastegate.

Rick
Old 02-02-2004, 09:20 AM
  #3  
Registered User
 
Alec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 1,601
Received 93 Likes on 67 Posts
If you are willing to buy one with a little milage, I would say $200 to $250 (USD). Maybe less if you are lucky!
Old 02-02-2004, 06:43 PM
  #4  
Adminstrator-ess
 
wannadiesel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: New Holland, PA
Posts: 22,594
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes on 17 Posts
The 12 cm hasn't blown my Getrag yet. I drive in traffic most of the time and I love the near-instant spoolup. Going from the 21 to the 12 is like getting a whole new truck. The H1C has held together so far, but I'm looking to get an HX-35 to get rid of that annoying flutter. Only mod needed will be to shorten or move the downpipe back, the 12 and 14 cm housings are about 1.5 inches longer that the 16, 18.5, and 21 cm housings. HX-35's go for around $350 on EBay.
Old 02-02-2004, 09:06 PM
  #5  
Registered User
 
ARAcummins's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Traer, Iowa
Posts: 279
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Well the 12 cm work with a three speed?
Heath
Old 02-03-2004, 10:50 AM
  #6  
Registered User
 
Alec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Richmond, VA
Posts: 1,601
Received 93 Likes on 67 Posts
You will need a later model inlet hose. The Compressor housing has a larger diameter inlet.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
dieselcarpenter
General Diesel Discussion
14
01-01-2008 07:20 PM
hottapper1
3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
12
11-06-2007 04:31 PM
Trashdawg5050
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
7
02-25-2005 05:38 PM
sway825
Performance and Accessories 2nd gen only
3
12-08-2004 10:21 PM
signature600
General Diesel Discussion
4
09-04-2004 11:22 AM



Quick Reply: Next question on trubo's



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:53 PM.