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Hi Mike: Indeed, this simplifies the whole operation by not requiring any fussing with fuel adjustments. Kind of a "one and done" installation. When you think about it though, in a roundabout way the addition of a turbo for high altitude operation actually does change the fuel mixture of...

Success! Things have been pretty quiet on this thread lately because I've been waiting for the weather to provide good conditions for the initial turbocharger test. Well, this morning after 2 days of snow I got my chance. I was understandably nervous as I opened the garage door and stared...

Hi GrizBota: Glad you've been enjoying the build thread, it's taken years off my life. LOL. Those are two very good questions. I hope I can do them justice. . . 1) Using the 1.5” and 2.0” diameter pipe appears to have been driven based on available geometric space and routing location. Is...

Surprise! Me again. . . Several weeks ago was the official startup and testing of the new turbocharger modification. At that time, the engine, turbo, and new pipework all performed nicely at all RPM's without the PTO (snow blower) engaged. However, when I engaged the PTO and rev'd up the...

Thanks Mike: The tractor has been started up and run successfully with the turbocharger functioning well as far as I could tell. It was smooth and quiet through all RPM ranges without the PTO engaged, and EGT values looked good. There was one resonance I discovered on the exhaust pipe that I...

Now with the J-shaped header pipe attached on one side, and the 2" down pipe mounted on the other, we're almost there. This is the most nerve-wracking, brain-hacking, pucker-inducing part of the build. To be sure, there is no "one" way to complete this final part of the fabrication of the...

Ok, It's been a long difficult push, so lets get the exhaust pipe finished up and routed out of the engine compartment. In the last build post, the 1-1/2" J-shaped header pipe was clamped together and removed from the turbocharger to be tack welded. After completing this task, the header pipe...

Awesome news Mike! It's so cool to see a new product come to market and be so successful. I can only hope mine performs as well. Glad to hear you are going to redesign the front end of the exhaust pipe with a smaller diameter. It's so much easier with the 1-1/2" pipe, and the short spacer...

Alright, you guys ready for some pain? Here we go; the exhaust pipe fabrication. . . In my previous over-wordy post about steel, I outlined the pros and cons of stainless versus mild steel. Personally, I chose stainless steel for it's advantages and longevity, and just accepted it's cost...

Hi leveraddict: Thanks for the post. Good question. In the first few posts on this thread, I describe the environment I live in and the impetus for adding a turbo to my tractor. The bottom line is the loss of power associated with an increase in altitude. I live at just under 8000' in the...

LOL, thanks skeets. Stay tuned, there's more insanity to come! Solo

Hi cthomas: That is an interesting option to use for steel. I hadn't heard of aluminized steel. There are so many different way to do the same thing, it's amazing. If you decide to modify your machine, please keep us posted on how things go. I'd be really interested to see how it all works...

Ok, before we start cutting and fitting pipe, there are several things to consider when fabricating an exhaust pipe, specifically regarding steel selection. The two most likely types for a project like this will be stainless steel or mild steel. The choice and application of these two...

Thanks Mike. Spoiler alert: The system is complete and has been test fired. I’m just behind on my updates. Going to try to finish up this weekend.

Good Afternoon: Let's jump into the next phase of this build: The hose routing from the Turbocharger compressor side outlet to the air inlet side of the engine. This was actually one of the easier parts of the build. The outlet from the turbocharger faces up about 45 degrees towards the...

Looks like you guys with the larger and 4-cylinder engines have more options than us little 3-cylinder guys. LOL. I don't think I would even be trying any of this with a bigger ECU controlled engine and EFI. There's comfort in the fact that these smaller tractors are dead nuts simple, engine...

Hi GrizBota: So, are you going to try to upgrade yours? Sounds like it could be a bolt-on project! Solo

Hi drewzee87t: It is pretty comical looking at the size of pipes people are putting on these tiny turbos. Definitely shouldn't have any airflow problems. LOL Yours is a testament to getting things done against the odds. I don't have welding experience or a welder either, but I came up with...

Thanks for the detailed post drewzee87t. It amazes me how many different ways there are to achieve the same result. It encourages me to see another successful turbo install that is producing power and working well. I still look at that tiny turbo and wonder if it will really work. LOL So...

Hi Mike: You know better than anybody what a nightmare it is to fabricate that first system. So many errors, cutoffs, redo's, and re-welds to get it all lined up. Ugh. I was careful with my layout first and foremost to try to have as much distance between hot and cold parts as possible...