L2501 Turbo: A Journey Defined - The tractor, The comparison, The modification, The results...

[Rdrcr]

Thanks, and I figured that the margins were small given the quality of the components and the fabrication costs, combined with your pricing.

Could you realize a reduction in your costs by eliminating many of the welds on the intake and exhaust tubes i.e. having the entire section mandrel bent? I welded up custom exhausts last year for my tractors since none are available, but used mild steel mandrel kits to keep the "R&D" costs down. At some point I might create a 3D model of the exhausts and have a company such as Xometry bend up some stainless steel tubing for me. But like someone said, "it's a prototype unless it works".

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Thanks for the suggestion!
For sure. We’ve talked about it. It’s definitely something we can look at in the future. We just don’t have the volume right now. I’m just hoping we can start getting better pricing on Turbochagers, lol.

I’ve actually worked with Xometry bed on other projects. I do like them and recommend them.


For the EGT Gauge/Probe Kit we use;

IssPro 3” Turbocator Gauge: #R609

The Sensor Connection 316 stainless steel EGT Probe: #EGT-DF-072-0182-SS-N, 6’

Autometer 3” Gauge mount: #2154

We use McMastercarr for the small parts and hardware.

Mike

 

[Rdrcr]

Kitsap Tractor in Marysville WA.
https://www.kitsaptractor.net/

They're a good sized dealership and usually have a pretty good selection.

You/Your dealer are about 3 hours from my location.
…. I was in Seattle twice last week. You’re not far from there.

Do you know what they charge for a dyno session?

Mike

 

[Rodd]

Thank you for the pictures Rodd!

It's nice to see what it's going to look like once I finally get it installed. The fit of those updated pipes look so... professional! They look like they belong on a show car. LOL

I received mine in time for Christmas. It was my Christmas present to myself. LOL

I'm impressed and envious that you got yours installed shortly after receiving it.
Personally, I've been procrastinating. The weather doesn't help. First it rained for a month, now it's freezing. I envision turning the farm into a mud pit with my new turbo tractor. LOL
(Ha - Mud races, hmmm...) LOL

In the meantime, I'm watching the loads of chipper shavings pile up for next year's garden paths. I'll have to get my old carcass in gear here pretty soon. Now that I've posted, maybe that will provide some motivation.

I can't wait to see how this new turbo does - brush hogging that 4ft grass in the back field.

If I had more money, I'd do a before and after dyno. I'm not all that far from where they are made. My local dealer has a dyno getting all lonely in the corner under a tarp. He pointed out to me when I bought my tractor.

I'm really looking forward to it.


Thank you for the pictures Rodd!

It's nice to see what it's going to look like once I finally get it installed. The fit of those updated pipes look so... professional! They look like they belong on a show car. LOL

I received mine in time for Christmas. It was my Christmas present to myself. LOL

I'm impressed and envious that you got yours installed shortly after receiving it.
Personally, I've been procrastinating. The weather doesn't help. First it rained for a month, now it's freezing. I envision turning the farm into a mud pit with my new turbo tractor. LOL
(Ha - Mud races, hmmm...) LOL

In the meantime, I'm watching the loads of chipper shavings pile up for next year's garden paths. I'll have to get my old carcass in gear here pretty soon. Now that I've posted, maybe that will provide some motivation.

I can't wait to see how this new turbo does - brush hogging that 4ft grass in the back field.

If I had more money, I'd do a before and after dyno. I'm not all that far from where they are made. My local dealer has a dyno getting all lonely in the corner under a tarp. He pointed out to me when I bought my tractor.

I'm really looking forward to it.

You’re welcome, glad to share them! I had a heated garage to work in so it was a joy to install. Everything fit together so well; it was a breeze! It took me longer to hook up the gauges than it did to install the turbo kit. I think you will be impressed with the performance, as I am. Best wishes!

 

[X-Pup]

Do you know what they charge for a dyno session?

I don't know, I'll have to find out. I'm not sure what the hourly rate for a tech is these days, plus the machine. If it's not too bad I might find a way to swing it. I was thinking about bringing it in to have the tires filled. I was playing a bit of 3-wheeler last summer. LOL

I plan to at least do a run after the install and tune.

I do know the tractor was expensive. I didn't skimp. 3rd function, 2 remotes, box blade and brush cutter was just shy of 40K. (Ouch!!!)

 

[mcmxi]

Thanks for the suggestion!
For sure. We’ve talked about it. It’s definitely something we can look at in the future. We just don’t have the volume right now. I’m just hoping we can start getting better pricing on Turbochagers, lol.

I’ve actually worked with Xometry bed on other projects. I do like them and recommend them.


For the EGT Gauge/Probe Kit we use;

IssPro 3” Turbocator Gauge: #R609

The Sensor Connection 316 stainless steel EGT Probe: #EGT-DF-072-0182-SS-N, 6’

Autometer 3” Gauge mount: #2154

We use McMastercarr for the small parts and hardware.

Mike

Thanks for the part numbers. There are lots of pyrometer/EGT guages and sensors out there so always good to get a recommendation.

In addition to the DP-Tuner programmer in my truck which has an LED display, I have three redundant analog gauges too, one for boost, one for EGT and one for transmission temperature. They came with the truck so I simply moved them off the A-pillar and installed them lower down under the dash so kind of out of the way. Like I said, they're for redundancy.

 

[Rdrcr]

I don't know, I'll have to find out. I'm not sure what the hourly rate for a tech is these days, plus the machine. If it's not too bad I might find a way to swing it. I was thinking about bringing it in to have the tires filled. I was playing a bit of 3-wheeler last summer. LOL

I plan to at least do a run after the install and tune.

I do know the tractor was expensive. I didn't skimp. 3rd function, 2 remotes, box blade and brush cutter was just shy of 40K. (Ouch!!!)

Sounds good. I can always check and see what I was charged for my L2501 dyno session for comparison if you would like. And, having the tires filled, in my opinion, is a good idea.

Yep, even the economical L2501 isn’t cheap when you’re adding/installing implements and accessories. They keep on getting more expensive, year after year.

Mike