Bolt on turbo kit (5 Viewers)

[alia176]

Nice. I've been pegged at 194* 99% of the time.
With A/C on and giving it some boost i saw temps start to creep and want to avoid that if i'm on a long slow trail climb.

I'm a little carefree when it comes to my coolant temp as it routinely hits 210+ on climbs but it returns to normal quickly. I have a new HG going on ten years I think, so I don't worry about it too much. You just rebuilt your engine so it's normal to baby her as much as possible. In no time, you'll be flogging her like she owes you money

 

[NLXTACY]

Things are starting to arrive for the next batch. Here are the AC brackets that got reworked and just arrived. The nut was supposed to be pressed before powder but this will have to do.

 

[Willy beamin]

@NLXTACY - is something that will be available on the website or ?
thnx

 

[NLXTACY]

@NLXTACY - is something that will be available on the website or ?
thnx

it’s already in your kit. This is for those still waiting on theirs.

 

[Wompom]

So similar to @spyduh I have either an exhaust leak at the turbo/downpipe flange or it's getting that hot that it's burning the insulation.
Wondering if I overtorqued the clamp...? It's tight on there. Been driving it for weeks with the turbo. Did the same drive of Seattle to Bellingham last weekend with no sign of this bunt shiet. Same drive today and found this.

 

[NLXTACY]

So similar to @spyduh I have either an exhaust leak at the turbo/downpipe flange or it's getting that hot that it's burning the insulation.
Wondering if I overtorqued the clamp...? It's tight on there. Been driving it for weeks with the turbo. Did the same drive of Seattle to Bellingham last weekend with no sign of this bunt shiet. Same drive today and found this.

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likely the clamp. Text me your shipping address and I’ll send you some diesel band tape to try that I also sent @spyduh

 

[Wompom]

likely the clamp. Text me your shipping address and I’ll send you some diesel band tape to try that I also sent @spyduh

Thanks Joey.
Think I should replace the clamp too?
Can you pm me your number?

 

[SJWantsADiesel]

@NLXTACY Hi, I am considering this turbo unit but want to know what’s the timeline for CARB approval? Thanks.

 

[NLXTACY]

Well I got excited when a pallet of turbos showed FINALLY...and then was crestfallen when I noticed it was just the turbine half of the turbo. Compressor section coming separate...sometime, in the future

 

[myersman]

Well I got excited when a pallet of turbos showed FINALLY...and then was crestfallen when I noticed it was just the turbine half of the turbo. Compressor section coming separate...sometime, in the future

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At least things are moving forward. That’s good.

 

[cme4lyt]

Well I got excited when a pallet of turbos showed FINALLY...and then was crestfallen when I noticed it was just the turbine half of the turbo. Compressor section coming separate...sometime, in the future

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Wow, that looks like a real shop, impressive digs

 

[Ronny Grady]

And now we know - a turbo kit order can be half pregnant.

 

[coax]

I know this is small potatoes for this thread but closest I’ve been to having a turbo . Getting prepped for buying one down the road. I’m pretty excited to get the pan back all welded up and ready.

 

[vegasfj40]

This turbo kit looks very well thought out! Not sure if this has been asked, Is or has there been any issues with crankcase pressurizing? Any lean conditions? Didn't see any fuel upgrades. Is the stock system sufficient?

 

[george.arnold]

This turbo kit looks very well thought out! Not sure if this has been asked, Is or has there been any issues with crankcase pressurizing? Any lean conditions? Didn't see any fuel upgrades. Is the stock system sufficient?

This kit was built with the stock engine in mind. Stock fuel system, stock computer, etc.

 

[alia176]

This turbo kit looks very well thought out! Not sure if this has been asked, Is or has there been any issues with crankcase pressurizing? Any lean conditions? Didn't see any fuel upgrades. Is the stock system sufficient?

Pat - I have this kit so you can check it out anytime.

 

[Dirty Koala]

Last night I finished all the center console gauge and accessory wiring, so that meant today was test drive day.

I did one short trip to the gas station and back...maybe 6 miles total. The AFR numbers all looked good, and I saw about 3-4 psi of boost. Coolant temps were 194-196 and creeped up to 199 at a red light with the AC on....that all went fairly well.

About an hour later I went out for a bit of a longer harder test drive and ran into some cooling issues.

Near my house I have a 10% grade road that runs up the mountain for about 4-5 miles. Pushing up the hill at about 50mph I only saw maybe 4.2psi, but was more concerned with the temp spiking up to 212 degrees. On the way back down I just coasted in gear and the temp came back down to 190 pretty quickly. I then drove around town on the flat (30-40mph), a few traffic lights etc. While moving at about 40 my temps were in the 196-200 range, when I stopped at red lights it crept up to 208-210....hot enough to make me worry. Ambient temp in Draper, UT today was 90.

I have a new Ron Davis radiator, all new cooling system components including a new blue hub clutch modified by landtank, it’s possible this one didn’t get modified properly, or the 15k CST isn’t cutting it for the hot UT temps.

I also have a York setup and dual batteries...so not much room under the hood for hot air to escape.

I also have only put about 15 miles on the motor since the batteries were disconnected, so the ECU is still relearning.

I am considering a few options:

1) Cutting vents into the hood
2) Modifying the blue fan clutch with 30k CST
3) Installing a pusher fan in front of the condenser

Would be good to hear if anyone else has had similar issues.

 

[mehbohdi]

You could possible still have air in cooling system, I know when I finished mine it got warm a few times then settled down. I have around 700 miles on mine now and hasn't been an issue. I have New Toyota radiator, Blue fan clutch, no compressor, no dual battery.

 

[96bruizer]

Personally I’d start with the pusher fan, go from there. I was in Moab couple weeks ago 100 degrees, ac on full blast, no turbo and Ron Davis radiator. I ran into cooling issues as well. These engines produce a lot of heat. Ordered a blue fan and installing pusher fan soon as well. My turbo Is ordered.

 

[myersman]

My understanding is temps in the 207-216 is to be expected under load on a warm day and nothing to worry about. I just came through Vegas to SoCal on Monday at 105 air temps and on level stretches saw 193-197. Long grades would see up to 215 but usually less. I would turn off the ac as a precaution. I have a newer, stock radiator and a well maintained cooling system with fresh coolant. In preparation for my turbo I’ll install the blue fan and if needed a radiator upgrade. Ron Davis or Champion. It’s been a super long wait for the turbo. Hopefully Joey will be able to fulfill my order soon.