Description
The PDR HX35 is a hybrid or modified HX35 turbo and does not come with a exhaust housing. It is recommended as a replacement for the existing turbos on 1999 – 2002 Dodge RAM diesels. The PDR turbo is intended for stock trucks that tow and/or for those running up to 350hp. Above 350hp you should consider the PDR HX40, B1 Series or PDR Twin Turbo systems. The PDR HX35 takes the stock turbo and installs a bigger pinwheel on the compressor side, then machines each housing to very close tolerances that match each individual pinwheel. The result is a turbo that spools up faster than the stock unit and stays within its efficiency range much further. Since we are modifying the compressor side of the turbo, our turbo will work with the 12cm, 14cm, 16cm, 18.5cm or 21cm exhaust housings and exhaust down pipes. There is no need to buy additional housings or exhaust systems for many applications. This also allows our turbo to retain the use of exhaust brakes as well. For trucks with higher horsepower, we do recommend a 14cm wastegated housing and a 4″ exhaust system. Be sure to specify what year truck you are ordering for. On 1994 -1998.5 Dodge RAM trucks the wastegate actuator bolts to the exhaust housing, and on 1999 and newer trucks the wastegate actuator is bolted to the compressor housing. We have a design for each. The PDR HX35 can be used with 2001-2002 automatics with HY35 turbos. A complete turbo with a 12cm to 16cm exhaust housing is required. The turbo will not fit a 9cm housing. The PDR HX35 can also be used with older 1989-1993 Dodge RAM trucks with WH1 turbos. The improved air flow from our modified turbo has many benefits. The decreased spool up time improves low end throttle response, reduces turbo lag, reduces smoke at low end acceleration, up to 100 degree reduction in EGT’s, and quicker turbo cooling at shutdown
