!! Replaces Outgoing 11 blade 65mm Stg2 turbo !!
L5P 65mm G3 has arrived – Power without loss of drivablility!
How did we extract more power out of our 65mm G3turbo?
It starts with numbers. Turbos are typically purchased based on inducer size alone. The VSE L5P Duramax 65mm turbo features a no core design in that the threading of the turbo comes in from the back and does not protrude from the front. It is necessary to go away from the factory style front fastener design here to minimize compressor surge and lessen stress across the turbine shaft.
Our proprietary turbo shaft has been cut down and backthreaded to reduce the overall weight of the assembly but more importantly reduce overall weight of the compressor. Since there is no core protruding through the turbo we have dramatically reduced the center section area of our first compressor stage allowing an effective 24.65mm blade length vs the competition 22.80mm. This is how our compressor flows so much more a 65mm than a 67mm.
!! Important note - Our high flow compressor wheel/combined with our custom turbine shaft, turbine, and shroud plate will provide unmached drivability and the largest availible useable power curve. Combined with our custom in house tuning compressor mapping, this combination will take maximum advantage of the large fuel system that the L5P has on tap !!
**Airflow to support +700 RWHP with with proper fueling and high flow intake installed**
- 65mm custom billet compressor wheel
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- 82.3 lbm/min airflow (Stock is 59 lbm/min)
- 45psi boost at sea level
- 7 by 7 blade in house engineered custom compressor designed to maximize compressor flow while eliminating compressor surge
- 6mm taller than factory compressor height to increase compressor efficiency (36mm vs 31.2mm)
- 143 grams in weight (stock is 148 grams) (Competition ~ 170 grams)
- No fastener technology, features no compressor nut to maximize available air at the compressor inlet.
- Component/polymer balanced compressor wheel
- Maximum possible efficiency with use of our in house software and compressor mapping
- 3D Port matched compressor cover for maximum compressor efficiency and minimal compressor slip
- Custom machined turbine shaft 610grams vs 780grams (factory)
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- Road tested efficiency
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- 3% Increase in fuel economy with appropriate tuning
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- Dyno tested power output
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- 140 rwhp gain over factory turbo max with proper tuning
- Verified, not just capable, power output of 700+ RWHP with stock fueling
- 140 rwhp gain over factory turbo max with proper tuning
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- Turbo build process
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- Units are fully built with upgraded severe duty bearings, upgraded 360 degree thrust bearings and thrust plate
- Cerakote heat treatment option to increase turbine heat retention and efficiency and lower underhood temperatures.
- Modified Turbine Exhaust vane cage for lowest possible drive pressure ratio
- High speed balanced after assembly to ensure longevity of rotating assembly
- Fully assembled and prelubricated including post install lubrication oil
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- Exhaust brake efficiency
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- Compressor and turbine rotating assembly provide maximum possible exhaust braking at all times
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This Turbo was Engineered for:
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- Maximum balance of power and fuel economy during all uses
- Removal of turbo lag experienced by many aftermarket turbos
- Mixed use of towing and daily driving
- Custom tuning required
- Maximum possible exhaust brake efficiency
What about an actuator?
The L5P actuator has proven to be very resilient to failure in our experience since the turbos were first brought into use back in 2017. The L5P uses an electronic stepper motor to precisely position the vane cage assembly based on ECM request instead of using oil pressure like previous generation of Duramax turbos.
Signs of a damaged actuator typically results in the ECM triggering a Code P003A, and then over and under boost diagnostic codes followed by a limp condition. If you turbo has a damaged actuator one will need to be purchased from us.
***** If an actuator is purchased, a VGT relearn is required.*****
What about a vane cage?
The L5P turbo runs a 9mm vane cage. We have increased the vane cage to 12.5mm to increase to overall driving force to the turbin while lower backpressure.
Due to the increased vane nozzle width we moved the acutator attachment point on the vane cage higher to increase mechanical leverage over the now larger vane cage. This will reduce the stress on the stock acutuator while running a larger vane cage.
VSE Prioprietary Turbine technology ?
During extensive testing, we decided to switch to a mixed flow 10 blade 10degree clipped 78.5 by 72.5mm turbine to reduce drive pressure ratio further when pushed above 700rwhp. This turbine/cage and shroud assembly increases overall responsiveness of the turbine and changes the exhaust sound dramatically.
Due to the increased stress across the turbine shaft we felt it necessary to increase the shaft diamete to the S400 series tubine. This requires mechanical boring and resealing of the center section to accomplish this. This is a VSE and VSE engineering industry first.
Compressor mapping and map data
The biggest difference between the VSE 65mm turbos and whats out there -- we are calibrators through and through. As such, we demand that every product we tune we need to have the manufacture specific map data so the ECM understands what to do with it. Our proprietary turbo mapping software designed the compressor and delivers as found data which include turbo efficiency and turbo speed tables to make up the compressor map data report. This report is inserted into the ECM so it understands what to do with the new found airflow. This is build right into our tuning profiles. This data is also supplied to other designated tuners at our discretion.
Core process
Why a core? This units are built from factory Borg Warner units as demarked on the compressor casing. Due to increased demand our turbos are build off of new and used units as they all get upgraded internals and undergo a casing pressure test. A good turbo core consists of one with no internal damage, to casing or center section. Turbos that do not have factory turbo casting marks “GM or Borg Warner” are not considered usable cores to us and will be rejected – please verify this prior to send in. Once your core has been received and inspected, a refund of the core will be received within 24-48hours unless notified otherwise.
** Warranty Disclaimer If VIN Specific Enterprises LLC, or another designated tuner has tuned the truck that this turbo is bolted to then it is backed by a 3 year unlimited mile warranty against manufacture defects from date of installation. If a NON - designated tuner has tuned the truck that this turbo is bolted to then it is backed by a 2 year unlimited mile warranty against manufacture defects from date of installation. Damage caused by poor tuning practices, or disregard for the customers vehicle, or other installation related issues are responsibility of the purchaser – not VIN Specific Enterprises LLC and the above warranty will be void. Warranty coverage includes replacement of the turbo only. If there are questions regarding installation, or warranty call 1-833-789-7700 ext 2 !! A designated tuner list will be provided upon request.
