Drop-In Turbo Boosts Semi Diesel Power

Drop-In Turbo Boosts Semi Diesel Power ENGINES Diesel drivers looking for more power from their big rigs should check out the C-15 twin-to-single turbo conversion kit from Big Rig Power The Edmonton Alberta company says its single turbo kit produces 17 to 18 hp per lb of boost while the OEM Acert twin produces only 11 to 12 hp per lb of boost The kit is ideal for 2004-2007 Freightliner Kenworth Peterbilt and International rigs equipped with Acert C-15 Cat engines Big Rig says the twin-to-single conversion can show improved fuel mileage more power and lower maintenance You can also expect faster spool-up and eliminate what drivers often call the “twin-turbo time bomb ” The conversion kit includes a Bully Dog exhaust manifold that the company says is much stronger than the stock piece It has a thicker casting and extra ribbing Air flow is 20 percent higher which can add 30 hp Ceramic coating inside and out improves heat dispersion and increases longevity Each trubo is balanced to 180 000 rpm The turbo has an aluminum-forged compressor wheel that spins on copper journal bearings so the turbo can build pressure as quickly as possible The kit includes all components for the conversion including oil lines an intake elbow and turbo studs Big Rig says the key to improved performance with a single turbo is the Bully Dog Heavy Duty Gauge Tuner HDGT programmer This system tunes the electronic control module so there’s no need to change any harnesses injectors or relays The tuning experts at Big Rig can custom tailor software for different engines to ensure operators get the power setup they need directly tuned to the ECM system The HDGT can also be updated by internet access regardless of where a truck is located Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Big Rig Power 17313-106 Ave Edmonton Alta Canada T5S 1E7 ph 780 757-5990; www owntheroad ca

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