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  1. cranetruck

    Adding a Turbo to Non-Turbo 465

    How bad does it whistle at 1,200-1,400 rpm. That where I keep the rpm when using the crane. Suppose it could get anoying after an hour. Bjorn
  2. cranetruck

    Adding a Turbo to Non-Turbo 465

    Robert, a measure of power would be the boost produced by the turbo all else being equal. My turbo is the non-whistler (-1D) and it is slightly larger than the -1C. The maximum boost I have seen on my gauge is 12 psi. Someone else will have to chime in with a boost figure for any other turbo...
  3. cranetruck

    Adding a Turbo to Non-Turbo 465

    No need to change the exhaust manifold, James. It's possible that the flame heater components are mounted differently on some turbo equipped engines (on the exhaust manifold), but that doesn't effect the turbo install. Bjorn
  4. cranetruck

    Adding a Turbo to Non-Turbo 465

    You should not have any problem with the EGT for the non-turbo engine. I upgraded my engine with a turbo and there is an enormous improvement, especially when accelerating. Also no smoke to speak of. You will need a new exhaust system (no muffler). You will have to change the timing. It's a good...
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