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Gwoody 11-01-2012 01:04 PM

Air Operated Turbo
 
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The Switchblade Turbo continues to evolve and improve to meet the customers expectations. The main complaint we have heard from our customers is the initial cost of the complete system. Jim Blaylock, the owner of Switchblade, went back to the drawing board to see what he could do to make the system more affordable. What he came up with was a way to alleviate all of the electronics needed to control the operation of the vane within the turbine housing. We are now able to offer a system that is controlled with an air cylinder that is actuated with boost pressure. The electronic system has a price of $2995. The air operated system initial price will be $1789. This is a 40% reduction in price. For a limited time we will offer the ceramic coating on the turbine housing and air cylinder bracket at no extra cost. Below are some pictures of the system. All you need to provide is a T4 manifold. If you are interested please let me know.

Thanks

Garry

12vriviera 11-01-2012 01:14 PM

very cool! just controlled with boost or drive pressure?

dieselbeef 11-01-2012 01:14 PM

now this looks pretty cool..idk if theres room for all that tho...that actuator looks huge.

im getti ready to buy another turbo for just this reason..slo spool...\\tell me more..what if i dont lke ot or it dont wrok like i think...

Gwoody 11-01-2012 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by 24vriviera (Post 1925397)
very cool! just controlled with boost or drive pressure?

We typically use boost but drive pressure could be used.

Gwoody 11-01-2012 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselbeef (Post 1925398)
now this looks pretty cool..idk if theres room for all that tho...that actuator looks huge.

im getti ready to buy another turbo for just this reason..slo spool...\\tell me more..what if i dont lke ot or it dont wrok like i think...


What truck will it be going on? We have them on both 2nd and 3rd gen trucks.

dieselbeef 11-01-2012 01:18 PM

like to see a pic of this on a truck...

dieselbeef 11-01-2012 01:19 PM

2nd gen. 02

4x4dually 11-01-2012 01:27 PM

:clap: That a way to engineer!

Gwoody 11-01-2012 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselbeef (Post 1925408)
like to see a pic of this on a truck...

I'll get you a pic, don't have one with me. They will fit, guaranteed.

dieselbeef 11-01-2012 01:41 PM

what are the specs on it.

map avail?

availablilty...im real int in this..

gary

4bt40 11-01-2012 01:42 PM

Very cool.. Definitely interested in seeing some customer reviews

Gwoody 11-01-2012 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by dieselbeef (Post 1925436)
what are the specs on it.

map avail?

availablilty...im real int in this..

gary

Comp 63x87
Turbine 76x68
9cm x 18cm housing

No map avaialble

Gwoody 11-01-2012 01:59 PM

Here is a link to a video of this turbo in action, Only difference is the one on the video is electronically controlled. There is also several other videos on youtube.


Gwoody 11-01-2012 02:38 PM

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This pic, 2nd gen mad scientist truck!!!!!

Gwoody 11-01-2012 02:41 PM

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This pic, 3rd gen, my truck.

dieselbeef 11-02-2012 06:36 AM

whos brand of turbo are they based on. i assume your modfying an existing unit.

smokin247 11-02-2012 07:00 AM

Looks like Borg Warner

Gwoody 11-02-2012 08:46 AM

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They are based of a design similar to the Borg series. See the attached pic where you can see our casting insignia.

Gwoody 11-02-2012 08:50 AM

Gary, I read some of your other posts concerning your current turbo and I am convinced you would love the Switchblade. If you buy this unit and you are not satisfied, return it in good condition within 30 days and we will refund your money.

08 mega man 11-03-2012 02:09 PM

this charger is really really cool!!! I met up with jim last week for some other charger related business and he took me for a ride in his dually and that dude spools about as fast as a vgt on a 6.7! and do,boost stayed 1:1 the entire time .very very cool. setup to say the least


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