Spool Solution - Master Turbine Diverter Valve
Having trouble spooling your big single turbo at the track? BD Diesel Performance’s Track Master Turbine Diverter Valve may be what you need. Now, twin-volute turbine housings with a T3 or T4 turbine inlet flange can bolt up to the diverter valve. It works by directing drive pressure into one volute (via flap), providing more restriction and allowing your engine to spool and reach that ideal launch boost pressure. At higher boost pressures (after launch), both volutes open up for maximum flow. Master turbine diverter 'for the win!'
BD Diesel Performance(800) 887-5030
www.dieselperformance.com
| january 2012 Power Products turbine Diverter
Aurora 5500
ATS Diesel’s new Aurora 5500 may be its best invention to date. This new turbo utilizes the highly acclaimed Aurora 5000’s turbine (exhaust) housing in conjunction with a newly developed compressor section and a more durable centersection. Units are available in a clipped 2.6-inch compressor inducer variation in order to meet 66mm (2.6-inch) pulling class rules and are also available in a standard 76mm (3.0-inch) compressor version. ATS also offers multiple turbine housings from 0.85 A/R to 1.10 A/R for varying flow and mounting applications.
ATS Diesel (866) 490-5573
www.atsdiesel.com
| january 2012 Power Products turbo
Ultimate Torque Converter
If you’re looking to beef up your ’03 to ’10 Ford 5R110 automatic transmission, adding an aftermarket torque converter to the parts list is a must. River City Diesel now offers a converter for both 6.0L and 6.4L Power Strokes. Called the Ultimate 6.0L Converter (and Ultimate 6.4L Converter), the triple-disc units incorporate a billet front cover and are available in any stall speed from 1,600 rpm to 3,000 rpm (in 200-rpm increments). Its Ultimate Converter retails for $1,250 and no core charge is required.
River City Diesel(309) 699-2488
www.rivercitydiesel.com
| january 2012 Power Products torque Converter
Tow Safer
Snow Performance now offers a water-methanol system specifically designed for a safer, more effective towing experience. Its Tow-Max system features its advanced controller, which is triggered according to boost and EGT for utmost injection efficiency. The result is a smoother powerband (up to a 150 lb-ft gain), and no need to revert back to a milder tune for towing. The Tow-Max system also adapts to load (towing or empty), and testing has shown a consistent 9 percent increase in fuel economy. This system is available for all Duramax and Power Strokes and ’96 to ’11 Cummins.
Snow Performance (866) 365-2762
www.snowperformance.net
| january 2012 Power Products water Methanol Injection
Revolutionary Filter Minder
Tired of having to pop the hood to check on your air filter? Engineered Products has come up with a filter minder in the form of an LED indicator dash display. The filter minder measures the output from a 0-to-5-volt variable output sensor, which monitors filter restriction. As voltage increases, the light bar progressively illuminates until reaching the 100 percent restriction mark. The filter minder operates independently of the ECM, has an operating voltage of 6 to 30 volts, and has its own memory, which is immune to power interruption.
Engineered Products(319) 234-0231
www.filterminder.com
| january 2012 Power Products filter Minder
Temperature and Boost Gauge
Road Rage Gages has released its BT gauge (boost, temp), which is designed to work with all types of turbochargers and superchargers. It measures and data-logs boost pressure, and either EGT or post- intercooler intake air. The BT gauge provides a large, full-color LCD screen with customizable visual and audible warnings. It also features a full-metal shell with brushed aluminum faceplate, 3-D-rendered fonts, and a fully customizable user interface. You can see the BT gauge in action at: http://www.roadragegages.com/Youtubevideo-BTtruck.html.
Road Rage Gauges(888) 907-4243
www.roadragegages.com
| january 2012 Power Products temperature Boost Gauge
Thanks for reading this month's Power Products. We like to share with you the latest diesel parts and upgrades available on the market that we think are worthwhile. Company's new product lines and applications like for instance BD's master turbine diverter valve and and Road Rage Gauges' Boost, Temp setup are what we tend to cover, as well as other products that aren't necessarily new but that we are familiar with and like.
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