Is a boost fooler bad for your truck?
you can run one, it doesnt hurt anything. On a stock turbo you will see a couple more psi increase on the turbo and the great thing about it is once you start pouring more fuel and psi to your truck you wont throw anymore over boost codes putting your truck into limp mode..
What is the point of a boost fooler?
The Boost Fooler will allow you to increase turbo boost to compensate for the added fueling modifications you have made. Enabling your turbo to produce more boost will increase overall horsepower and torque and lower your exhaust temperatures.
How do I know if my LB7 Turbo is bad?
Signs of a Bad Turbocharger
- Too Much Exhaust Smoke. If the casing of your turbocharger cracks or if some internal seals are worn out, it could cause the oil to leak into your exhaust.
- Loss of Power.
- Increased Oil Consumption.
- Loud Siren Noise.
- Check Engine Warning Lights.
- The Boost Gauge.
What Turbo is on a LB7 Duramax?
With these modifications taken care of, the real performance-limiting factor with the LB7 Duramax is the factory IHI turbocharger. While the stock turbocharger can support up to 530 horsepower relatively safely, EGTs can get quite hot, and the stock compressor wheel will start pushing past its efficiency range.
How much HP does a boost fooler add?
While even a stock engine will enjoy the boost fooler’s benefits, the payoff really shines in heavily modified trucks. You could gain as much as 50hp while reducing engine temperatures by as much 300 degrees (expect 10hp and 75 degrees, or less respectively, for stock trucks).
What does the edge boost elbow do?
The installation of the brass elbow permits turbo boost pressures of greater than 20 psi without the waste gate opening. Boost elbow is highly recommended for all trucks with a stock turbo looking for more boost, especially those with fueling modifications.
Where does a boost fooler plug into?
It plugs into the map sensor, the map sensor is behind the intake horn on top of the intake, there will be two plugs, one is the map and one is the rail pressure, the boost fooler will only fit in the map.
What happens when a turbo fails on a diesel?
Be aware that when your turbo fails the pieces will drop down into the intercooler and the oil seals will fail. Unfortunately the engine can actually run on this oil and can run away at maximum RPM until all the oil is used up, at which point the engine will seize.
How much HP does a stock LB7 have?
How much horsepower does a stock LB7 have?
| Engine: | 6.6L Duramax LB7, 90 degree V-8 diesel |
|---|---|
| Idle Speed: | ~ 680 rpm |
| Max Engine Speed: | 3,250 rpm (rev limiter) |
| Peak Horsepower: | • 235 hp @ 2,700 rpm (2001 model year) • 300 hp @ 3,100 rpm (2004 model year) |
What is a wastegate fooler?
Description. required when running a PHATSHAFT turbo on and 04.5-07 Cummins. These trucks have an electronic wastegate. When installing an aftermarket turbo you will have to unplug the factory wastegate. If you don’t use this plug the truck will throw a code or not boost as high.