Turbo whistle?

[Mike Hohnstein]

The 3208 has two exhaust feed ports and those that are up on turbo issues tell
me that is a problem. I paid a shop $1200 to a shop to "modify" a turbo charger
for me. Net result was nada. Next step bought a big Schweitzer like they use
for the 300 hp Cats. ( $2000) No improvement so I upgraded the nozzles to 375
hp marine spec ($800) and that helped a little. The intake pressure was only 12
or 13 #s.
I came across a part number for a generator/water pump application, only 165 hp
spec. Paid out another $2000 and this time it was a good investment. 16 #s and
great low end performance. Another improvement was the installation of a
thermal blanket kit that covers all the exhaust system and turbo and down pipe.
Really works well now, but most folks don't want to spend the dinero to get
there. Picking up performance with a 3208 is a very hard road and it's best to
leave them as they are. Small improvements are worth getting after like fuel
system delivery enhancements and some claim improvements with propane injection.
The air intake on your 225 could stand upsizing, in fact a new aircleaner
arrangement would be a good thing, not a lot of money and worth pursuing.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Scott Forman
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, October 23, 2006 5:22 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Turbo whistle?


How come my turbo doesn't whistle like most big turbodiesels? Is this
a 3208 thing or do I have a problem? Everything runs fine....

Scott Forman
82 FC35RB
225 hp turbo
Memphis





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