The Fred
Veteran Member
I don't think there's much for me to offer Richard.
I think too much fuel killed the cat. It only boosted 6.5 pounds. If a guy ran the machine normal and not full tilt it would be ok. In my case pistons with steel ring lands would be the answer for longevity.
I would imagine all of these new tier 4 common rail tractor engines have steel ring lands. I'll check before doing a turbo on my Kioti.
I'll run it through the Winter and get a bigger machine in the Spring. It's not that big of a deal the turbo install, keep it neat and not too hot, maybe install a pyrometer?
I really don't think mine ran too hot but hindsight being 20/20 I should have sent out a few oil samples over the years and I would have known too much aluminum in the oil was certain death of the ring lands.
I think too much fuel killed the cat. It only boosted 6.5 pounds. If a guy ran the machine normal and not full tilt it would be ok. In my case pistons with steel ring lands would be the answer for longevity.
I would imagine all of these new tier 4 common rail tractor engines have steel ring lands. I'll check before doing a turbo on my Kioti.
I'll run it through the Winter and get a bigger machine in the Spring. It's not that big of a deal the turbo install, keep it neat and not too hot, maybe install a pyrometer?
I really don't think mine ran too hot but hindsight being 20/20 I should have sent out a few oil samples over the years and I would have known too much aluminum in the oil was certain death of the ring lands.