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SKU #: TTP-LB-VGT-60
MPN #: TTP-LB-VGT-60
Turbo Time USA Lightning Bolt VGT Solenoid 03-07 Ford 6.0L Powerstroke
Description
While some may have mixed feelings about Variable Geometry Turbos (VGT) they have a huge advantage over their fixed geometry counterparts in that they can dynamically adjust their "size" using an internal moving vein or a sliding nozzle. What this means, is that upon takeoff, the turbo can act like a smaller charger, but then open up as RPM and boost increases, delivering the airflow of a larger turbo. Beyond this, another big advantage to these kinds of turbos is that they can essentially be "tuned" due to their electronic solenoid, and up until the point where Turbo Time USA developed their Lightning Bolt Performance VGT Solenoid......no one had done so yet.
The Lightning Bolt Solenoid is designed to help you get the most out of your turbo (especially upgraded turbos) and diesel driving experience without artificially manipulating your system to operate more like a gas vehicle. Forcing a diesel to perform more like a gas vehicle is often experienced with products like throttle controllers, modules, or specific tuning that alters VGT vane percentages and/or causes the transmission to regularly downshift raising rpms to achieve power response.
Some of these application combinations may reduce the effective benefits or even conflict with the Lightning Bolt Solenoid operation triggering a CEL.
NOT recommended with products like “pedal commanders” or “throttle boosters” that manipulate throttle system percentages that often yield an artificial “in the seat” response feeling while reducing efficiency.
NOT recommended with tuning that restricts VGT vane percentage ranges and/or causes the transmission to downshift when applying throttle for demanded response by increasing engine rpm instead of utilizing low-end boost production from the turbocharger in order to generate power as originally intended for diesels.
TUNING - Some tuning especially with emissions may manipulate the vane position percentage range that can conflict with the Lightning Bolt operation which is intended to operate with full range. This can lead to a CEL and trigger codes such as "over-boost" or "exceeding learn limit".
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FEATURES & BENEFITS:
- 5-12% Boost Increase: Safely increases horsepower. Increases and retains boost throughout a longer range.
- Improved Fuel Economy: Save at the pump and your wallet. More efficient turbocharger performance utilizes less fuel consumption for long term savings.
- Cleaner Exhaust: Increase performance while burning fuel more effectively. Less smog. Excellent with emissions compliant systems.
- Quicker Torque Production: More power at lower RPM. Less spool up time and faster response for usable power readily available when you need it.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Results can vary per applicatin & vehicle configuration
- Tune allocation maybe required to accomodate increased boost rates
- Recommened fuel range (Stock - 190CC Injectors)
About Turbo Time USA
Turbo Time USA is in the business of building high quality turbochargers to deliver additional performance for your Powerstroke, Cummins, or Duramax Diesel. Beyond their complete turbochargers, they are well known for their unique to market upgraded VGT solenoids, dubbed the Lightning Bolt, something that no other company has attempted until now. These solenoids are a direct replacement of your stock solenoid and deliver increased performance on both factory-spec turbos, as well as larger, performance series turbos. If you're looking to increase the performance of your existing turbocharger with a simple solenoid swap at a great price, you need to try out a Lightning Bolt Performance VGT Solenoid.
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Product Overview: Turbo Time USA Lightning Bolt VGT Solenoid
If youve got a stock VGT style turbo the Turbo Time USA Lightning Bolt VGT Solenoid is a must-have upgrade. The solenoid is an easy replacement for the OEM solenoid yet provides a dramatic improvement in performance. Customers are reporting a 5-12% increase in boost, increased MPGs, increased low-end torque, and a cooler running truck ALL without tuning or additional modifications.
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Did not work for me
"1 star for how well it worked, 5 stars for customer service. I commanded it with the scan tool and it seemed to operate the turbo well, but when driving it caused high boost, high backpressure, and low power. Installed the stock vgt solenoid and everything went back to normal. Returning it was about as easy as it gets, great customer service!"