Intercooler on 4x20?
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arlen4720
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The 4720 already has one. I thought all the 4x20’s had them. If not, it should be easy to add the components.
My 4120 doesn’t and there’s not a lot of room between the turbo cold discharge and intake manifold. Like maybe 1.5” at the most.
there’s about 3/4” in between the hose clamps.
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arlen4720
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Look at this link to jdparts. See is these parts could fit
Don’t think there’s enough room for the elbows without moving the turbo outward.
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See if the 4720 has a different turbo bracket. Both the 4720 and the 4120 have the same block and the same chassis, so if you want to buy a few parts, you can for sure make it happen.
It could easily be 2-3K for the parts though. What do you hope to accomplish? I would be surprised if you gained 5 hp.
It could easily be 2-3K for the parts though. What do you hope to accomplish? I would be surprised if you gained 5 hp.
As hot as the intake temps are I would have thought it would be more hp. Though I might add the debris getting stuck in between the cooler and the radiator might be a hassle. I just have to blow the radiator out now. The screen catches most of it. Not worth 2k. But I would like to think that the longevity would be better?
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I just checked...The intercooler is $570.00 so you could probably get all the parts for $1200 or so.
The early 4520 had 5 more hp than the 4320 (before the 4520 got an electronic controlled engine). The 4520 has an intercooler and the 4320 does not.
I don’t know how much the intercooler will contribute to overall longevity. Maybe some of the diesel experts could quantify that.
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Have you checked the cost to trade tractors?
Love my 2008 4120. Owned it since new and do not want to trade for a new with DEF and all that crap. I would not want a used one either as I’m a stickler on maintenance and don’t want one that someone else has improperly maintained.
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Don't blame you.. but what is the interest in the "intercooler" ?
Don't blame you.. but what is the interest in the "intercooler" ?
More hp and cooler IAT. 5 hp would be noticed on a tractor with only 38. I don’t think it’s worth the cost though. Might could go after market and save a bunch. Also do the fabrication of moving the turbo away from engine myself. Think I’ll just leave it the way it is. I also wonder if any tuning would have to be done to up the fuel.
