Thanks Mark, its is not so much as altitude problems but the fact that at 8000 feet my factory HP is about 20% less. So, my 26 hp tractor is only a 20 HP tractor where I live. I am hoping to get her back to factory specs. Not sure anything will help with my cold weather starting issues except heaters. Turbo will never be able to boost while cranking. It may allow more heat to stay in cylinders from thermostart due to the resistance the turbine creates.
Talked to the guy who picked up the tractor in LA for me and he said it did not seem to have any problems. It still does not but I think it smokes a little too much. Expecially when appling fuel. If you have ever seen a tractor pull you know what I mean. When I installed the 1st turbo smoke color (Pitch black) went to more of a brown. I think it helped but was too big and did not boost well. IE boost too hot and still not enough O2 to really burn all fuel.
If I get good results the next additions will be an oil cooler to help compensate for increased heat turbo puts into engine, and a intercooler to help cool intake charge.
Please note I would not even think about turbocharging my tractor if I lived at a lower elevation, EXPECIALLY if the climate were hot. Even in a cool climate I can tell my tractor works hard to stay cool. The main function of this tractor is to use a 6 foot Lorenz snow blower during winter months. The factory HP rating is perfect for this blower and will allow me to move just a hair faster. Which means ALOT when it is 10 degrees out with 60 mph winds!!!
Talked to the guy who picked up the tractor in LA for me and he said it did not seem to have any problems. It still does not but I think it smokes a little too much. Expecially when appling fuel. If you have ever seen a tractor pull you know what I mean. When I installed the 1st turbo smoke color (Pitch black) went to more of a brown. I think it helped but was too big and did not boost well. IE boost too hot and still not enough O2 to really burn all fuel.
If I get good results the next additions will be an oil cooler to help compensate for increased heat turbo puts into engine, and a intercooler to help cool intake charge.
Please note I would not even think about turbocharging my tractor if I lived at a lower elevation, EXPECIALLY if the climate were hot. Even in a cool climate I can tell my tractor works hard to stay cool. The main function of this tractor is to use a 6 foot Lorenz snow blower during winter months. The factory HP rating is perfect for this blower and will allow me to move just a hair faster. Which means ALOT when it is 10 degrees out with 60 mph winds!!!