"the best" 2.8 charger - Competition Diesel.Com

oldred95 · 12-24-2007, 10:30 PM

so what is it does any body know. theres only about a million out there that claim to be the best. just curious to see what everybody thought.

haloman · 12-24-2007, 10:42 PM

Plenty of arguement yes. I am going to say A5k for a CR Cummins or DMAX

Muddin_dude06 · 12-25-2007, 12:58 AM

That a GT4294r and the Stage III Turbonetics. I think that's what Garrett runs and his truck is WILD! His might be a 3.0" though...

Tcolesanti · 12-25-2007, 02:12 AM

A 72mm or bushed 76mm MidFrame Turbonetics unit it very nice.

-Tom

oldred95 · 12-25-2007, 03:47 AM

ok ok but now the new dhra rules say no bush and 105 max so what is leftbesides the a5k..........II claims they have the answer for the 2.8 class in 08 but im a little leary of them from some of the things they have told me in the past

Tcolesanti · 12-25-2007, 03:57 AM

I am not sure what the exducer diameter is on a Turbonetics midframe unit.

-Tom

zstroken · 12-25-2007, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Muddin_dude06

That a GT4294r and the Stage III Turbonetics. I think that's what Garrett runs and his truck is WILD! His might be a 3.0" though...

The 105mm gets you into the s400 land, I am pretty sure the major diameter is less than 105 on the 3.0 s400's.

JW3 · 12-27-2007, 07:23 AM

Borg Warner.

*Sledpuller* · 12-27-2007, 07:40 AM

NADM allows bushings in the 2.8 class.

However, for the brush pulls that do not allow bushings, just find a different front cover for those pulls. 10 Minute change, no bushing and you just doubled the amount of hooks you can go to.

Tony Burkhard · 12-27-2007, 07:52 AM

The A5k has worked very well for me.

DieselTweaker · 12-27-2007, 11:30 AM

k31 with a .60 a/r housing

mrsmith · 12-27-2007, 02:00 PM

I like my ole krappy Pro 52 with external wastegate, spools easier then my S475/.90 T4 housing, and seems to hold on at the end of the track better.

jfaulkner · 12-27-2007, 09:28 PM

Can any other MFG touch Turbonetics "no fault" warranty?

oldred95 · 12-27-2007, 10:12 PM

what kind of warranty do they have

AGtremely Hooked · 12-27-2007, 10:17 PM

Im sorry but I HATE THE A5K!!! they cant stay together! went threw a crap load of em!!! Turbonetics is the best way to go in my opinion!

nwpadmax · 12-28-2007, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CATpullingTeam

Im sorry but I HATE THE A5K!!! they cant stay together! went threw a crap load of em!!! Turbonetics is the best way to go in my opinion!

That's kinda funny....these things take a hell of a beating on Dmaxes, but I know a Dodge guy who blew two A5ks in two weeks. One sent chunx through the hood.

Were you watching your drive and boost pressures?

What was the failure mode? Shaft / bearings / wheels / etc.?

As with everything else, performance and setup go hand-in-hand.

*BluegrassDiesel* · 12-28-2007, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by DieselTweaker

k31 with a .60 a/r housing

.60????

Tcolesanti · 12-28-2007, 03:09 AM

Turbonetics has a no fault one year warranty.

-Tom

JW3 · 12-28-2007, 11:39 AM

I have ran an A5K/K31 for two seasons now and its still alive...

Nice thing is I can blow it up and chuck it in the garbage and slide in my backup K31 performance unit I picked up for $500 (new).
If I blow that one I can get them all day long for $750 NIB (or less if I look around).

Hard to beat those options...

The A5K has proved itself to be a top rate charger with trucks with real results using them.

Is their better turbo's....maybe. Is their better turbo's for the money? No.

I think the next step for me is a Borg Warner S400....

JW3 · 12-28-2007, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by nwpadmax

That's kinda funny....these things take a hell of a beating on Dmaxes, but I know a Dodge guy who blew two A5ks in two weeks. One sent chunx through the hood.

Were you watching your drive and boost pressures?

What was the failure mode? Shaft / bearings / wheels / etc.?

As with everything else, performance and setup go hand-in-hand.

Agree on that one. Some people have no idea what charger they should be running with the amount of RPM's and fuel they are pushing...

12-24-2007, 10:30 PM	#1
oldred95 Name: oldred95 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 69	"the best" 2.8 charger so what is it does any body know. theres only about a million out there that claim to be the best. just curious to see what everybody thought.

12-25-2007, 12:58 AM	#3
Muddin_dude06 Name: Muddin_dude06 Title: ... Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Chandler OK Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,541	That a GT4294r and the Stage III Turbonetics. I think that's what Garrett runs and his truck is WILD! His might be a 3.0" though... __________________ '96 2500 4x4 5sp. 3” Full Long arm lift w/35's ValAir DD Clutch w/ Input DFI 5x.012’s, O-ringed, 625’s Hamilton 178/208, pushrods, PDD street springs, S362sxe/.7WG ‘12 LML crew cab swb 4x4 RC 3.5” lift with 33’s Anarchy tune 5” exhaust w/ Jones 5050XL

12-25-2007, 02:12 AM	#4
Tcolesanti Name: Tcolesanti Title: ALL NIGHTER Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,753	A 72mm or bushed 76mm MidFrame Turbonetics unit it very nice. -Tom __________________ 2000 Dodge 3.6 https://www.facebook.com/AllNighterMotorports

12-25-2007, 03:57 AM	#6
Tcolesanti Name: Tcolesanti Title: ALL NIGHTER Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,753	I am not sure what the exducer diameter is on a Turbonetics midframe unit. -Tom __________________ 2000 Dodge 3.6 https://www.facebook.com/AllNighterMotorports

12-27-2007, 07:23 AM	#8
JW3 Name: JW3 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 432	Borg Warner. __________________ My truck

12-24-2007, 10:42 PM	#2
haloman Name: haloman Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 7,876	Plenty of arguement yes. I am going to say A5k for a CR Cummins or DMAX

12-25-2007, 03:47 AM	#5
oldred95 Name: oldred95 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 69	ok ok but now the new dhra rules say no bush and 105 max so what is leftbesides the a5k..........II claims they have the answer for the 2.8 class in 08 but im a little leary of them from some of the things they have told me in the past

12-27-2007, 07:40 AM	#9
Sledpuller Name: Sledpuller Title: Comp Diesel Sponsor Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pennsylvania Member`s Gallery Posts: 8,160	NADM allows bushings in the 2.8 class. However, for the brush pulls that do not allow bushings, just find a different front cover for those pulls. 10 Minute change, no bushing and you just doubled the amount of hooks you can go to. __________________ DIESELmotorsports.us www.runnadm.com 99 V10 Cummins Amsoil sold here fairtax.org "I love it when a poser intellection drivels himself into oblivion.."Inimmo77"post Bish and quit staring at the fing screen"jponder

12-27-2007, 07:52 AM	#10
Tony Burkhard Name: Tony Burkhard Title: Diesel Enthusiast Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Harbor Beach Mi Member`s Gallery Posts: 117	The A5k has worked very well for me.

12-27-2007, 11:30 AM	#11
DieselTweaker Name: DieselTweaker Title: No Box No bottle Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 466	k31 with a .60 a/r housing __________________ 89 RED W250 LE P-Pump, Output Shaft MIA

12-27-2007, 02:00 PM	#12
mrsmith Name: mrsmith Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green,OH Member`s Gallery Posts: 363	I like my ole krappy Pro 52 with external wastegate, spools easier then my S475/.90 T4 housing, and seems to hold on at the end of the track better. __________________ 2010 Ram 2500 meggy , ppei efi live, EGR& DPF delete-sold.. Wifes Puller- 79 F250 BBF 4X4

12-27-2007, 09:28 PM	#13
jfaulkner Name: jfaulkner Title: Douche Hunter Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,864	Can any other MFG touch Turbonetics "no fault" warranty?

12-27-2007, 10:12 PM	#14
oldred95 Name: oldred95 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Dec 2007 Member`s Gallery Posts: 69	what kind of warranty do they have

12-27-2007, 10:17 PM	#15
AGtremely Hooked Name: AGtremely Hooked Title: Woodruffdiesel Status: Not Here Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: xenia ohio Member`s Gallery Posts: 666	Im sorry but I HATE THE A5K!!! they cant stay together! went threw a crap load of em!!! Turbonetics is the best way to go in my opinion! __________________ "AGstremely Hooked" 2008 NADM Points Champion 2008 & 2009 NTPA Budweiser Super National Points Champion. 2009 NTPA Points Champion 2009 PPL Points Champion Special thanks to Woodruff Diesel! " We play to win "

12-28-2007, 03:09 AM	#18
Tcolesanti Name: Tcolesanti Title: ALL NIGHTER Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Simi Valley, CA Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,753	Turbonetics has a no fault one year warranty. -Tom __________________ 2000 Dodge 3.6 https://www.facebook.com/AllNighterMotorports

12-28-2007, 11:39 AM	#19
JW3 Name: JW3 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2006 Member`s Gallery Posts: 432	I have ran an A5K/K31 for two seasons now and its still alive... Nice thing is I can blow it up and chuck it in the garbage and slide in my backup K31 performance unit I picked up for $500 (new). If I blow that one I can get them all day long for $750 NIB (or less if I look around). Hard to beat those options... The A5K has proved itself to be a top rate charger with trucks with real results using them. Is their better turbo's....maybe. Is their better turbo's for the money? No. I think the next step for me is a Borg Warner S400.... __________________ My truck Last edited by JW3; 12-28-2007 at 11:42 AM.