Series 60 Turbo (was Re: Reduced turbo boost-RESULTS-followup ??)
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05-08-2005, 09:07
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Series 60 Turbo (was Re: Reduced turbo boost-RESULTS-followup ??)
--- 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 |
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Series 60 Turbo (was Re: Reduced turbo boost-RESULTS-followup ??) - p_a_lazar - 05-08-2005 09:07
Series 60 Turbo (was Re: Reduced turbo boost-RESULTS-followup ??) - George Lowry - 05-08-2005, 09:26
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