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Old 11-03-2012, 03:13 PM   #21
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I've followed this turbo on and off for a few years now but always ruled it out due to price. Pretty exciting to see it under $2K. Its now an option vs a small twin set.

Is this price available on the 66mm turbo?

I saw in another thread you guys initially ruled out air actuation because it was not responsive enough. Has there been some improvement made? Any more info on the type of cylinder used? Is the performance less than the electronically controlled version?

Would the design allow for an exhaust brake function?

Does the vane require any maintenance?

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Old 11-03-2012, 05:21 PM   #22
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I've followed this turbo on and off for a few years now but always ruled it out due to price. Pretty exciting to see it under $2K. Its now an option vs a small twin set.

Is this price available on the 66mm turbo?

I saw in another thread you guys initially ruled out air actuation because it was not responsive enough. Has there been some improvement made? Any more info on the type of cylinder used? Is the performance less than the electronically controlled version?

Would the design allow for an exhaust brake function?

Does the vane require any maintenance?

Thanks.

I think they were just playing around, and after lots of tweaking felt they could do it with air. Blaylock makes the air cylinder, and had several iterations of making the cylinder before he got the results he wanted. I am sure Gwoody will respond to fill you in on what was gone through to make this work.
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Old 11-03-2012, 07:34 PM   #23
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We do offer a 66m venison and I THINK the additional cost is about $300. In the early stages of development there were some issues trying to move the vane with air so Jim went to an electric actuator motor. This really simplified the development process but also raised the price significantly. He was able to design a cylinder that produces identical results to the electric version. The cylinder and vane requires no extra maintenance.
 
Old 11-03-2012, 09:27 PM   #24
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Sounds good.

Has the 66mm been on a 12 valve yet? If so, how was spool up and did it have a stock head and cam?
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Old 11-03-2012, 09:52 PM   #25
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The 66 has not been on a 12v. Jim's 02 is currently running the 66 and I have had one on my 06. If you want to buy the 66 and are not satisfied, return it in good shape within 30 days for a full refund.

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Old 11-03-2012, 11:15 PM   #26
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Can an exhaust brake function be utilized?
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Old 11-04-2012, 06:03 AM   #27
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i would really like to know the man of the basic unit..also is a billet wheel avail for it

id consider giving it a try soon as i sell my current setup.

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Old 11-04-2012, 08:30 AM   #28
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This unit is not designed to be utilized as an exhaust brake.

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Old 11-04-2012, 08:33 AM   #29
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i would really like to know the man of the basic unit..also is a billet wheel avail for it

id consider giving it a try soon as i sell my current setup.

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The manufacturer of the unit is shown in the above picture, the BT casting insignia is Blaylock Turbochargers. No billet wheel currently available.
 
Old 11-04-2012, 01:09 PM   #30
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I saw something about a t4, is that the same price? Has one been bolted to a 1st gen yet? Is there any plans on trying to get some maps of the 63? Or any plans for a bilit wheel?
 
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I saw something about a t4, is that the same price? Has one been bolted to a 1st gen yet? Is there any plans on trying to get some maps of the 63? Or any plans for a bilit wheel?
I believe it's just a cast 63mm borg compressor/housing.

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Old 11-04-2012, 02:47 PM   #32
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hmmm This could be interesting in a set of twins.
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I just read over the other thread that was going about this turbo, got most of my answers there about it, I miss understood the t4 while skimming this thread.

There was some derail about the charger about half way threw the tread. For the most part from what I saw it wouldn't really work out well for my poor little rotary pump. I need to be, for the most part "on top of" the charger by 2200-2500 rpm given my limited rpm with my little rotary pump. My 12mm pump I can spin to 3500, but it starts to drop fuel off at the 3200 rpm range. The 14mm will fuel all the way to 3200 but I try not to take it past 3000-3100 rpm.

I was hoping this would be my answer to a larger single that would work for my pump. Unless I'm not reading the graphs that "zstroken" (<I think that's right?) put up, it's kinda a pain to get going in the lower rpm. Also given that I've got a nv4500 it will need to "re" spool each shift.

I'm just trying to prolong the real answer of me needing to break down and make a small set of twins, which is the real answer to my problem. < my guess is 99% of the guys on here will say the real solution to my problem would be to put a real pump on my engine. But I'm not out to try and break any horse power numbers or drag times. Just want a nice set up that I don't have to worry about. Which I believe most will agree a VE is good for, low horse power but brick chit house reliable.
 
Old 11-04-2012, 03:25 PM   #34
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Seeing as its a 63/68 I'd lean towards the CHA being BW.

What is the exducer of the turbine wheel on the 66mm turbo?
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Old 11-04-2012, 06:50 PM   #35
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Seeing as its a 63/68 I'd lean towards the CHA being BW.

What is the exducer of the turbine wheel on the 66mm turbo?
What is the CHA you are refereeing to?

Exducer on the 66 turbine is 73mm.
 
Old 11-04-2012, 06:54 PM   #36
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I just read over the other thread that was going about this turbo, got most of my answers there about it, I miss understood the t4 while skimming this thread.

There was some derail about the charger about half way threw the tread. For the most part from what I saw it wouldn't really work out well for my poor little rotary pump. I need to be, for the most part "on top of" the charger by 2200-2500 rpm given my limited rpm with my little rotary pump. My 12mm pump I can spin to 3500, but it starts to drop fuel off at the 3200 rpm range. The 14mm will fuel all the way to 3200 but I try not to take it past 3000-3100 rpm.

I was hoping this would be my answer to a larger single that would work for my pump. Unless I'm not reading the graphs that "zstroken" (<I think that's right?) put up, it's kinda a pain to get going in the lower rpm. Also given that I've got a nv4500 it will need to "re" spool each shift.

I'm just trying to prolong the real answer of me needing to break down and make a small set of twins, which is the real answer to my problem. < my guess is 99% of the guys on here will say the real solution to my problem would be to put a real pump on my engine. But I'm not out to try and break any horse power numbers or drag times. Just want a nice set up that I don't have to worry about. Which I believe most will agree a VE is good for, low horse power but brick chit house reliable.
We do not have one of these on a VE truck. Where are you located? I really don't think you would have a problem spooling this charger.
 
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i believe it's just a cast 63mm borg compressor/housing.

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Arizona, outside of Phoenix by a few miles. Reason for asking?

Spooling isn't my issue, I've gotten a hx52 to "spool", it was a super dog so I need to be efficiently. Lower in the rpm curve the better. My poor little 351 holds on, but it is way out of it's map and drive pressures are not great at 51psi of boost with the 9cm housing.

Are you suggesting I'll be "on top" of this 63 switch balde by low to mid 2,000 rpm range while shifting gears? I'm sport for trying a product, but from what I read on the other thread and some other feed back I'm a bit apprehensive. Please re read my post about rpm and where I need to pressure. If it won't work for me that is fine, but please don't tell me it will be all ok and be the greatest thing since the thong!!!
 
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Arizona, outside of Phoenix by a few miles. Reason for asking?

Spooling isn't my issue, I've gotten a hx52 to "spool", it was a super dog so I need to be efficiently. Lower in the rpm curve the better. My poor little 351 holds on, but it is way out of it's map and drive pressures are not great at 51psi of boost with the 9cm housing.

Are you suggesting I'll be "on top" of this 63 switch balde by low to mid 2,000 rpm range while shifting gears? I'm sport for trying a product, but from what I read on the other thread and some other feed back I'm a bit apprehensive. Please re read my post about rpm and where I need to pressure. If it won't work for me that is fine, but please don't tell me it will be all ok and be the greatest thing since the thong!!!

I can't tell you that it will definitley work on your truck, I've never seen your truck so I am dealing with very limited information. As far as thongs go they irritate my toes, !! As far as the feedback on the other thread, any negative opinions came from people that have never even seen a Switchblade turbo in person. What I can tell you is that if you buy one and your are not satisfied, return it in good condition within 30 days for a full refund.
 
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As far as thongs go they irritate my toes, !!

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