New to me 2008 turbo M1000 nightmare

[snwman77]

Thats just an email from Pete saying 10lbs is safe but does not say I cant go over that. What problems have you had with boondockers? Ok I know I have seen the posts, I can read But I have said this before in this thread that guys half *** things then go back and blame the kit when things don't work.
I don't believe boondockers has a inferior product. If I did I wouldn't use their updates on it.

The adjustable actuator is a new update that you only use it to adjust your boost.

 

[backcountryislife]

The adjustable actuator is a new update that you only use it to adjust your boost.

So, there's no way to adjust the boost on the kit right now? That just seems really odd. I've never seen a kit that can't be adjusted. There's got to be something I'm missing here.

 

[snwman77]

This thread is not to push one turbo company or another. its to help people with BD turbos on their M1000s If the sled had a twisted turbo on it I would do any updates that twisted had too. This sled has a BD kit on it and their updates make a lot of sense to me. I understand turbos ,the controllers, the fuel and what is happening when things dont run right, I feel the BD updates will work. I will let you know what happens I know the guys at Booddockers know about this thread so I would hope they would want my sled to run good too.

 

[WyoBoy1000]

I'm am sure you will get it to run at some level of performance, I am also lead to believe this kit is the very first kit BD put out for the m1000, is it??? So what you are doing is not a full upgrade just an upgrade that should make it work more consistent with better performance. Or do you believe that this will update it to the point it will run like the latest BD Kit or update or whatever. Its hard to get a feel for how far one would go as there has been so many different BD setups and some stick with the ADA and some run the EBC.

I know where there is a 08 m1000 LE with the first gen. BD rg m1000 kit for $8,500. I was going to buy it but I would of had over $3000 into making it something I could trust, but if someone wanted to do what you are doing it would be a pretty good deal, has lots of extras 900 miles.

 

[glassman]

The adjustable actuator allows you to set the range of boost, not just the level of boost. I have two actuators. One is good to about 9 lbs and the other is about 8 and up. This just gives you more range to play with.
I for one am interested in how everything works out for you and think you made a wise choice in your kit. Some guys are brand loyal and you cant tell them a thing so forget arguing. Boondocker seems to upgrade because they want to keep leading the field in turbo packages. You can always improve on older technology. My Hd tv works great but 3D is wicked. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

[Vertical-Extreme]

Maybe there is a reason that alot of people say call Twisted.... I am pretty sure Shain is not paying for people to say this.

I never said there was anything wrong with twisted, just that if the OP wanted a Twisted kit that is what he would have bought. Believe it or not he probably does not have to spend 2 grand to get it running right. He wanted a (or found a good deal) on a boondocker turbo and started this post so people could see what would have to be done to get it running right. Personally I would never buy a Boondocker, twisted, or any production turbo kit for that matter. I think all the builders have good and bad things about their kits. For how fast you jump on people that don't go "ra ra twisted turbos" maybe you should be on the payroll

 

[mmsports]

The turbo world.

Hear is the funny part that upgrading this kit is going to make it run right. If I was to buy an M1000 turbo kit from BD it would be the 08 kit . I have many on the snow and they work. Its not what you bolt on them that makes them run it what you know about how turbo's work that makes them run. I am not saying the upgrade are not good . What I am saying is I am not sure they will fix you problems.

I do not believe That the twisted kit is what you need to fix it but he could make it run for sure.The point is most of us have been down this road and know what works. Its I guess kind of like my 16 year daughter she knows so much more than me or her mother that when we give her advise she has her choice to believe us or try it her self and find out for herself and those of you with kids know how that works.

Couple of things on what you bought.

The cooper fitting that goes on you high volume pump works but you would have been better off to go with fuel pressure regulator. Glad to see they have brought the price down for that cooper fitting. It use to be $25 for a .50 part

The pre ADA box is my favorite but the ada should work for you. The good thing for you hear is they can put some good # in your box so it can run. (the main thing that was needed) The other stuff well you spent some money they might help.

I have customers that have rode these since 08 every year and no issues pull the rope and go but it was a process to get them there it took me 2 weeks in 08 to get them so as they would run right and I did not have to buy stuff. I had to remove stuff .


Good luck and keep us updated on how this works out for ya.

 

[snownman]

bd kit upgrades...

after you get the update installed and want it to run better still. consider dual injector throttle bodies and removing the innercooler and installing a direct charge tube this is a big improvement into controlling fuel flow INTO the engine and throttle response. there are some other cheap fixes for that system that keep it simple and they WORK. good luck on the update kit keep us in formed on your progress.

 

[JROD]

Props to you for trying to figure it out yourself. Last year I picked up someone else's hackjob install of what was a very nice kit. I had all kinds of problems from day one of buying the sled and it eventually ruined the last half of my season.

The problem I found was this; because I didn't buy the kit new and install it myself, the amount of information given to me by certain companies, in order to figure out my mess, was reflected by the amount of money I was willing to spend with them. There was companies though that were willing to help me out regardless of what I was spending with them, whether it was $50 or $500. Now, when the time goes to upgrade, I know exactly who I will deal with and who I will avoid.

However in this mess of BS that I've had to deal with, I've learned a lot about the integrity of the aftermarket turbo community as well as about turbo theory in general. If my sled would've been a pull and go sled, I wouldn't know nearly what I know now. So take it what it's worth. A little bit of down time in figuring out your sled is worth the knowledge gained in the end.

Cheers to you man!

 

[WyoBoy1000]

I would be all over MM for advise he has some of the highest reputation when it comes to bd turbos. Removing stuff is what I like to hear.

 

[backcountryislife]

Removing stuff is what I like to hear.

No SH**!! It means someone isn't trying to SELL ME SOMETHING, they're trying to get my sled to run!

Let's compare that to BD shall we...

 

[smoothdawg]

You can lead a horse to water, but you can't make him drink!! Some things are better learned the hard way.