Eric 96 Bounder 30E-F53(460) stock Ford intake w/K&N air filter used Thorley headers new Banks resonator, muffler, tail pipe and 4" polished SS exhaust tip
you need to be aware that if the new or reman turbo does not come with the actuator it will need to be calibrated and installed by a repair shop with access to cummins insite software it is a two step process 1st with the actuator plugged in but not installed 2nd with the actuator installed, if not done properly there will be a check engine light and limited performance if it is a genuine cummins new or reman turbo with the actuator factory installed it does not need to be calibrated. are you pricing a reman or new? with or without a core charge? my choice, mainly for the warranty at any cummins authorized shop would be a genuine cummins reman.
When you're spending this kind of cash, it would be my opinion you're not looking for the cheapest price you can find. This is not a job where 'do overs' are easy.
"If I'm wearing long pants, I'm too far north" - 2oldman
Did your turbo grenade? If not and it can be rebuilt you might try a place like Turbonetics or Industrial Injection and see if they can rebuild. Typically significantly cheaper than a replacement. However I have not tried either one of them for turbo off an 8.3 only 5.9's Probably worth a call.
