Completion time : 1 Hour
HX35 12 CM
HX35-21CM
The following guide details the swap out between a modified HX35 with a 21CM Housing to a HX35 With a 12 CM Housing. The work is being done on a 2002 CTD. After Removing the Air Filter and hose….
Step 1 :
Disconnect the Inter Cooler Boost line from the turbo
12MM Deep Well
Step 2:
Disconnect the oil inlet line
20MM Open End Wrench
Most likely you will have to remove the fitting from the turbo and put it in your new turbo
Step 3:
Remove the oil outlet line from the bottom of the turbo
2-10MM bolts 3/8 drive with 2 extensions
Step 4:
Remove the Down Pipe Bolts
2-13 MM will need a 1/2″ drive and a lot of elbow
Step 5:
Remove the Turbo from the manifold
4-15MM Bolts use a 1/2″ drive with 2 extensions for the bottom right nut and a 15MM box end wrench for the other 3
Step 6:
Remove turbo from truck
Step 7:
Inspect the Oil Return / Outlet line for gasket remains
Step 8 :
Clean and inspect turbo Oil Return / Outlet connection for gasket remains
Have a new Gasket handy (Available @ EEP)
Step 9:
Set new turbo into place and connect it to the manifold
Tighten Bolts down in a zig zag pattern and ensure Ext gasket is lined up
Step 10:
Reconnect Down Pipe tighten bolts together
Step 11:
Place gasket on oil return line and Replace on the turbo
Step 12:
Replace oil inlet line
Step 13:
Reconnect Intercooler Boost line
Step 14:
Reassemble Air Filter and hose
Step 15:
Start it up and check for leaks
- Check :
- Oil Return line
- Oil Inlet
- Ext manifold
- Down pipe
Step 16:
The best part of bombing…….
TEST DRIVE !!!!!!
Conclusion:
With the old turbo @ 30# of boost I was running about 1500*; had Lag and alot of Smoke.
With the new turbo @ 30# boost Im running 900*; less Lag …more smoke than with stock charger but less than I had with the huge Ext Housing.
HY35-9CM (Stock) Right; HX35-21Cm Left; HX35-12Cm On Truck !!!
