DT44 Stealth Turbo Long-Term Review

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**Note to Viewer: Calibrated Power / Duramax Tuner IS NOT a sponsor of this channel or this video series. This turbocharger was paid for, IN FULL BY ME. The opinions in this video reflect my own. **
A follow up, long-term review with the Calibrated Power / Duramax Tuner DT44 Stealth Turbo. I cannot give their turbo charger enough praise. This is by far the best 2.8 LWN turbocharger on the market. The DT44 offers transient response and top end power not found with any of its competition. Whether you're simply replacing a stock failed turbo charger, or looking to get more out of the truck than tune-only on the stock turbocharger provides, this is the turbo for you.

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@TheRandalHandle Год назад

I will be getting one of these if and when the stock turbo gives up the ghost. I have also noticed quite a bit of S&B noise on my truck as well. Thanks for the good video.

@HunterSkiff Год назад

Thank you for the support! It is definitely a fun upgrade, really improves the driving experience. Not sure I could wait until my stock turbo failed to upgrade ;-)

@ryanlogan2911 2 года назад

I had my DT44 installed in Wyoming. I then drove to New Mexico thru the Colorado Rockies loaded with tools & oilfield gear on Motorops tune 3. Elevations up to 10,000 feet and it absolutely screamed my wife commented I was passing everything on the road.

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

That’s what I like to hear!

@Daytimesword 2 года назад

Great job!!!

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Thank you!

@Duken4evr29 2 года назад

Nice report. Big bonus, the DT44 has thicker vanes on the intake side, so they won't bend like the stock ones can in cold climates. Per DT, the stock turbo vanes are the thinnest they have ever seen, and the 44 can run on the stock tune if one does not want to tune. The DT44 upgrade is a no brainer if the OEM turbo gets damaged.

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Bingo! If I was stuck with a failed stock turbo I would definitely NOT replace it with another stock unit, especially if you think you’ll want more power in the future

@Section501K 2 года назад

Thanks for the details, numbers and drive footage

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Thanks YOU for the support! Glad you got some value from this

@Section501K 2 года назад

@@HunterSkiff I watched your and Duramax Tuner's videos before buying my DT44. I installed it a week ago bc my stock turbo was failing. I just towed a '65 Lincoln for IL to NC (no tune/MAP). What forums/FB/groups have good info?

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Theres a couple of them with "2.8 Duramax LWN Owners" and "Diesel Chevy Colorado and GMC Canyon 2.8 LWN Duramax" being the most popular. You have plans to install MAP sensor and tune? It's a whole different truck

@Section501K 2 года назад

@@HunterSkiff I have the Duramax Spade, 4 tune switch and MAP but the movers packed it before I could install it. Any tips on install? (New video idea? Haha)

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Youre off to a great start with the spade. The sensor is plug and play however you need an inverted torx to remove the sensor and install. Reference the CP/DT DT44 unboxing video for the specific one.

@coltonrumsey6529 2 года назад

Please make more videos of this truck, going over reliability and stuff like that and some more sound clips Maby. I’m looking to get one of these and just really want someone’s personal experience’s

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Will do! Also, reach out to me on one of the many 2.8 related Facebook pages and id be more than happy to elaborate on my experiences with this turbo

@peterberglund5492 Год назад

Yup I added one to my 2017. I have also added snow water methanol injection. My temp's got a little higher until I added the water methanol, I also run 33" tires and 4.10 gears. Great info

@HunterSkiff Год назад

Good stuff!

@sam5038 Год назад

I Installed the DT44/Map sensor with my tunable switch and stock air cleaner/ exhaust. My Colorado Trail Boss is so much better. I love the power now. It was difficult to install, but well worth it.

@HunterSkiff Год назад

yea buddy! that's what I like to hear. It's like a whole new truck again. Smooth sailing from here on out. Enjoy!

@codyt4019 2 года назад

Cool video!! I would suggest getting an MBRP resonator. Helps with drone and raspy sound. Not to mention you can hear your turbo a lot more!

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Noted!

@Bruce_bianchi Год назад

Ditto it sounds like bad lol

@dixiemudtoy 2 года назад

Dale yeah brother! I feel like it spools faster than the stock unit, but it's been so long since I've ran a stock unit maybe I can't remember lol

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Hahahahaha same. I don’t ever want to drive stock again!

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Sorry we don’t speak stock turbo!

@kenbing8 7 месяцев назад

Just ordered the whole works, even the s+b intake! Can’t wait to install and get a gauge so i can look at everything

@HunterSkiff 7 месяцев назад

Very nice! It really is a fun setup. Good luck with the install and report back once you get everything up and running

@kenbing8 7 месяцев назад

@@HunterSkiff Will do! Chris over there even got numbers for stock tires and gears vs my eventual 35s and 4.56s so that they can give me parameters for both. Great customer service so far, on day one!

@HunterSkiff 7 месяцев назад

Love to hear when people have good experiences with them. Their customer service has always been top notch for me. @@kenbing8

@kenbing8 6 месяцев назад

@@HunterSkiffremoval and install went pretty well but god damn it’s tight in there! I keep getting (and then having to clear with Spade tuner) code P003A “turbo boost control position not learned” and each time I get it again the dash tells me I have 175 miles to go before limp mode. Have you heard of this? I know they don’t really want you to mess with the new actuator rod, but it is adjustable, soooo……

@HunterSkiff 6 месяцев назад

Yea it sounds like the rod length is either too short or too long. There may even be a position relearn procedure for it. Best to reach out to customer service monday. Ask for Sean Lynn over there, he had a 2.8@@kenbing8

@Livinglethallife 2 года назад

Awesome!

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Thanks!

@tjrob3452 2 года назад

Great review. I still haven't gotten mine installed. I may bite the bullet and try myself.

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

If you’re somewhat mechanically inclined you can do it. Some bolts are just awkward/uncomfortable to get to, but nothing complicated

@tjrob3452 2 года назад

@@HunterSkiff speaking of towing i haul a camper around with mine so i'll comment when all is said and done.

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

please keep me posted

@tjrob3452 2 года назад

@@HunterSkiff I'm going to try it next weekend, I will say that heatshield was a pain in the a$$ to get out. I took it out this weekend to start spraying the EM nuts/studs all week to get them ready.

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Good thinking with spraying the bolts ahead of time. It’s funny you say that, I thought the heat shield was a total pain in the ass, even after you get that bitch of a rear bolt out, the shield is a pain to wiggle out. I assure you the hardest part is behind you. Just take your time. Reach out to me on Facebook or Instagram if you get stuck or have any questions during your install. Good luck

@crchrdsn 2 года назад

Does this turbo require other upgrades to the engine or transmission? I also assume this will be emissions friendly?

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

You are correct, this turbo charger works with the factory emissions equipment. It will work with a totally factory truck. Of course the real benefit comes from having the truck tuned. Nothing is needed on the trans side other than your regular general maintenance.

@PHLTHS 2 месяца назад

Out of curiosity, have you had any experience with the Garrett upgraded turbo to compare?

@HunterSkiff 2 месяца назад

No but the Garrett powermax is a compressor only upgrade turbocharger. It’s also very surge prone

@PHLTHS 2 месяца назад

@@HunterSkiff yeah I heard the same thing from LWN Racing. I'm thinking I should go with the DT44 instead.

@HunterSkiff 2 месяца назад

@@PHLTHS agreed. The Dt44 is better balanced in terms of having a matching upgraded turbine and larger vane assembly to lower drive pressure at high load. The powermax has neither. Dt44 has higher peak power potential too. The DT44 also doesn't have an issue with surge, regardless of what tune you're running, be it factory OEM file, stock turbo tune, DT44 specific tune etc

@chiefmjh1 Год назад

Where can you get the plastic molded Banks idash guage pod holder that fits in your defrost vent ?

@HunterSkiff Год назад

guy on FB named "Block8Head" sells them.

@chiefmjh1 Год назад

Thanks 👍🏼

@user-ux4iu7us7p 7 месяцев назад

Any change in regen frequency with your mods?

@HunterSkiff 7 месяцев назад

no change

@n1d0n 7 месяцев назад

I've had mine for almost a year now but I'm wondering if you noticed or if other people noticed that the tuning is smoky.. I'm pretty sure I had the same tuning as you. like full throttle tune 2-3 it's a bit more than a haze and when it shifts it's black.. I always had good tuning before that truck and none of my other truck smoked so I don't like that.. I did check for boost leaks and at this point I can't find any but the gauge is still going down slowly.. I think it's normal ? anyway other people with dt44 is it smoking?

@HunterSkiff 7 месяцев назад

has it always been smokey, or has it gotten progressively worse over time? We don't have the same tuner, my files are smokeless

@n1d0n 7 месяцев назад

@@HunterSkiff thanks for the reply, :-) yeah I saw below in the comments and we do have the same tuner... it's less smokey now as I did have 1 leak at the beginning. like I said if I did a boost leak test I can't hear any air anymore but I can feel the air coming out of my pcv.. the only other weird thing I have is I still have my stock downpipe - I just removed the DPF - but again other people did that and they don't seem to have issues and if it would be an issue I don't think that smoke would be the problem.

@tomsawyer118 10 месяцев назад

Just picked one up..a but north of ya, but looking at what I can do to it

@HunterSkiff 10 месяцев назад

very nice. where are you at

@tomsawyer118 9 месяцев назад

@@HunterSkiff up in Boynton, loving it so far.

@HunterSkiff 9 месяцев назад

@@tomsawyer118 Glad you're enjoying it. You're not too far, I'm in Delray atm

@tomsawyer118 3 месяца назад

@@HunterSkiffyeah man not far at all, whoever had mine before me did some work, it's deleted and I found a 4 position switch under the dash, idk if it's hooked up or not but it feels like it is. One thing I'm looking to solve is that damn hpfp ticking sound. Annoying as all hell.

@HunterSkiff 3 месяца назад

@@tomsawyer118 best advice would be to delete the pump. What configuration is your truck? crew cab, extended cab etc? and what color? just so if I run into you driving around town

@breoll86 2 года назад

Where did you find that gem!?!

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

WCFab has the manifolds on their website..might have you some fab time ;)

@breoll86 2 года назад

@@HunterSkiff Dang I missed that one! To bad i'm already invested in going the tubular route. Are you putting it on the truck?

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

Can't wait to see your fab work! The manifold is good for people like me who can make some shit stick, but aren't necessarily a welder lol. and possibly. If you have FB or Instagram reach out to me we might be able to share info

@breoll86 2 года назад

@@HunterSkiff I'm not a welder by any means. Hopefully I don't screw it up too bad. Lol Unfortunately I don't have any fb or instagram to share with.

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

@@breoll86 myspace?

@xxkaiserxx2505 11 месяцев назад

How much Hp Add bro?

@HunterSkiff 11 месяцев назад

typically around 270-280 wheel HP. turbo can be pushed closer to that 300whp mark if you're so inclined

@ryanlogan2911 2 года назад

I name dropped the F out of you and Matt Cook today when I was on the phone with Motorops. Maby between the 3 of us we can get this thing dialed in tight!!

@HunterSkiff 2 года назад

HAHAHAHAHHA be careful, they might charge you extra! What issue(s) are you having? You still chasing down that boost leak?

@ryanlogan2911 2 года назад

@@HunterSkiff I lost boost when switching from heavy tow to sport Econ. I also had them dial in the trans tune.

@OhioPalmTrees Год назад

@4:02 is that open header? Sounds like a honda with a fart can

@HunterSkiff Год назад

Yea dude open header I took the turbo and exhaust off the truck for that clip

@nickf6447 Год назад

5k miles is long-term ? click bait

@HunterSkiff Год назад

If there were any glaring shortcomings with this turbo they would come to light long before 5,000 miles

@peterberglund5492 7 месяцев назад

Added afe charge pipes, seems to spool up faster than before. Do you still have the exhaust manifold that you used to put the Garrett turbo on? Do you know if they still are making it? Thanks and have a fantastic day,

@HunterSkiff 7 месяцев назад

Good notes on the AFE charge pipes. Might give their driver side pipe a try at some point. Are you referring to the factory Garrett turbo and the factory exhaust manifold??

@peterberglund5492 7 месяцев назад

I thought you had gotten a after market exhaust manifold for the t3 you installed

@HunterSkiff 7 месяцев назад

Oh. Yes. To install the custom holset turbo. Sorry I got confused when you said Garret turbo. The manifold is still available yes