Bulldawg1981 Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Called Rochester the other day and they informed me that the company that went out of business two years ago. What other options are there comparable to Blixxton? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzack Posted March 16 Share Posted March 16 On 3/8/2025 at 10:55 PM, Bulldawg1981 said: Called Rochester the other day and they informed me that the company that went out of business two years ago. What other options are there comparable to Blixxton? Here is a link to another tuner that looks very similar to the Blixxton. https://www.parleysdieselperformance.com/products/ag-diesel-solutions-30000-performance-module-for-1993-1997-mack-e7-engines?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2oW-BhC2ARIsADSIAWpF6FCfM98UcKBhACMQioZ6npOyfdx9fTi2lRbNPemJIep8a9Aj8-IaAjSSEALw_wcB 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-571466 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldawg1981 Posted March 16 Author Share Posted March 16 1 hour ago, jzack said: Here is a link to another tuner that looks very similar to the Blixxton. https://www.parleysdieselperformance.com/products/ag-diesel-solutions-30000-performance-module-for-1993-1997-mack-e7-engines?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2oW-BhC2ARIsADSIAWpF6FCfM98UcKBhACMQioZ6npOyfdx9fTi2lRbNPemJIep8a9Aj8-IaAjSSEALw_wcB Thank you jzack! I was hoping for something like this.. i appreciate you posting this link. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-571470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jzack Posted March 16 Popular Post Share Posted March 16 15 hours ago, Bulldawg1981 said: Thank you jzack! I was hoping for something like this.. i appreciate you posting this link. You're welcome! As an aside, I've been running a Blixxton on my 94 E7350 since 2007 with great results. Having a pyrometer really helps to monitor engine temps in July and August when pulling long hills. Rarely did I have to back off the accelerator but sometimes (very rare) exhaust temps would reach 1,100F. I leave it on 30% most of the time and the advertised power increase seems accurate as I could run side by side with our 99 E7460. While the boost isn't as high as the 460 (30psi vs 35psi) the 350 has higher compression pistons so you don't need as much boost to make similar power. The downside is heat and cylinder pressures. The smaller turbo on the 350 doesn't help in the heat department either. But it does build boost much faster than the 460. Always tradeoffs! Since I'm on my original turbo at 1.4 million miles I decided to be pro-active and order a new one from Rochester Diesel. I told them my situation with the Blixxton on a E7350 and they said they had the perfect turbo for me. It's a hybrid they build themselves using the exhaust side of a 427 and the impeller/boost side of a 460. It will bolt right on they say. I'm hoping it will lower exhaust temps and give me a little more top end boost. We'll see. I'm sure the boost will build a little slower but hopefully I can live with it. Like I said, always tradeoffs. I'll post back with results in a few weeks. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-571501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulldawg1981 Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 On 3/16/2025 at 2:26 PM, jzack said: You're welcome! As an aside, I've been running a Blixxton on my 94 E7350 since 2007 with great results. Having a pyrometer really helps to monitor engine temps in July and August when pulling long hills. Rarely did I have to back off the accelerator but sometimes (very rare) exhaust temps would reach 1,100F. I leave it on 30% most of the time and the advertised power increase seems accurate as I could run side by side with our 99 E7460. While the boost isn't as high as the 460 (30psi vs 35psi) the 350 has higher compression pistons so you don't need as much boost to make similar power. The downside is heat and cylinder pressures. The smaller turbo on the 350 doesn't help in the heat department either. But it does build boost much faster than the 460. Always tradeoffs! Since I'm on my original turbo at 1.4 million miles I decided to be pro-active and order a new one from Rochester Diesel. I told them my situation with the Blixxton on a E7350 and they said they had the perfect turbo for me. It's a hybrid they build themselves using the exhaust side of a 427 and the impeller/boost side of a 460. It will bolt right on they say. I'm hoping it will lower exhaust temps and give me a little more top end boost. We'll see. I'm sure the boost will build a little slower but hopefully I can live with it. Like I said, always tradeoffs. I'll post back with results in a few weeks. Hey, that’s good to know! I was going to fit my 350 with a 427 turbo but this sounds like a much better option for my 94 as well! I’m really excited to hear back from you when you have a chance to run yours with it a little bit. Have any pictures of your truck? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-571653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post jzack Posted March 23 Popular Post Share Posted March 23 Sure, here are some pics. Just a one stack Mack with a window in the back but it has got the job done for over thirty years now. I could drive a 2024 Kenworth T880 but honestly this truck drives and handles better and has a nicer interior. Just a solid little truck. 2 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-571923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzack Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) Not a bad interior for a day cab. Cloth with carpet and wood dash. Lots of foam sound deadening in the headliner and other places too. I think Mack called it the "Preferred". One step below the "Elite". Much better than today's trucks with the snapped together playskool plastic panels that buzz and rattle all day. Edited March 28 by jzack 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-572251 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 What a nice CH. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-572256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzack Posted yesterday at 12:10 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:10 PM Well, I've run this new .5 stage turbo from Rochester Diesel for a couple weeks now and I'm really impressed with the performance. It's not laggy at all, in fact it spools a little quicker than my 350 turbo. Boost is now a solid 35-38 PSI and that's with my stock 350 injectors and the Blixxton at 30%. The best part is my EGTs are now 150-200F cooler than before. I haven't seen it go over 800F even on a hard pull. I may put it on the dyno sometime as I'm curious to see what it's putting to the ground now. It wasn't a "direct" bolt on however as the oil feed line had a different fitting so I had to replace the entire line with SS braided and new fitting like what's on the E-Techs. Cheap insurance though. Comparing the compressor outlet between the two in the pics you can really see the difference in flow. A lot more volume of air is being moved and you can really hear it in the cab now at full boost. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-574014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzack Posted yesterday at 12:18 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:18 PM On 3/28/2025 at 5:28 PM, Mark T said: What a nice CH. Thank you! I've been running this same truck for 30 years now in March. It's never been out of service for more than a few weeks at a time. Our company also has some brand new Kenworths and Petes but this old CH just plain drives better and is more comfortable. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-574016 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted yesterday at 12:22 PM Share Posted yesterday at 12:22 PM I had several of those over the years. I often thought they were never appreciated as much as they should have been. 😏your's is just right to pull a bucket Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75261-blixxton-box/#findComment-574019 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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