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Series 60 Turbo (was Re: Reduced turbo boost-RESULTS-followup ??) - p_a_lazar - 05-08-2005 09:07 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry > One of the first things I did was to upgrade the turbo on the Series > 60 in our WL. You are right, Jeff, about the standard turbo having a > "full flow" without a waste gate. Much cheaper, but less efficient. > With the new turbo, throttle response is instantaneous, we have about > twice as much boost as before; Exhaust temps are running about 100 > degrees less and oil and water temps are 20 - 25 degrees less. Mileage > increases slightly, probably only about 2.5%. It has made the coach > much more of a pleasure to drive... > George, now you have me thinking, and that is dangerous, LOL I'll have to look at my turbo and try to spot a wastegate, but I have no problem developing 26-28 lbs of boost and pyro temps have never gotten above 900 even pulling 8% for long periods. BUT! It is a bit slow to spin up and get going from a dead stop. What years have the new turbo? Paul 97wb43 Series 60 Turbo (was Re: Reduced turbo boost-RESULTS-followup ??) - George Lowry - 05-08-2005 09:26 Hi Paul, Remember that I have the series 60 which is a four stroke. As far as I know, none of the Detroits ever came with a waste gated Turbo. After consulting with my Turbo Guru, Pius at Bell Turbo in Stockton, CA, I decided to have mine standard turbo replaced with the "daughter of all turbos". BTW, Bell turbos have powered the fastest diesels in the US. My pyro normally runs around 5 - 600 while cruising only occasionally getting up to 700 with boost of 25 psi. I am thinking about seeing if we can get it turned up a bit higher. I suggest you give Pius a call. He is one of the most knowledgeable people in the country and in in great demand. Next to him, I know nothing.... George Lowry '95 WBDA 4203 & GM 4106 (for sale) Spearfish, SD p_a_lazar wrote: > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry > >>One of the first things I did was to upgrade the turbo on the Series >>60 in our WL. You are right, Jeff, about the standard turbo having a >>"full flow" without a waste gate. Much cheaper, but less efficient. >>With the new turbo, throttle response is instantaneous, we have about >>twice as much boost as before; Exhaust temps are running about 100 >>degrees less and oil and water temps are 20 - 25 degrees less. Mileage >>increases slightly, probably only about 2.5%. It has made the coach >>much more of a pleasure to drive... >> > > > George, now you have me thinking, and that is dangerous, LOL > > I'll have to look at my turbo and try to spot a wastegate, but I have > no problem developing 26-28 lbs of boost and pyro temps have never > gotten above 900 even pulling 8% for long periods. BUT! It is a bit > slow to spin up and get going from a dead stop. > > What years have the new turbo? > > Paul > 97wb43 > > > > > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > > > > |