1175 turbo

[TCLH]

Is it possible to eliminate the turbo on an 1175 and use it as a naturally aspirated engine? Getting tired of turbo problems and don't need all the horsepower.

 

[mEl]

Certainly it is possible, youcould get manifolds off a 9-1070 and remove all the plumbing associated with the turbo. BUT, my question is why are you having so much turbo problem. I have installed many turbos on 9-1070 tractors and increased the hp dramatically, and those turbos are still bolted to the tractors with the nuts probably to the point of having to be split to remove, a properly serviced engine will normally not require a turbo replacement in its lifetime, of course there are exceptions but few. Is the engine fuel cranked to extreme? Overspinning or overheat on the exhaust gas can damage a turbo but if your 11 is working at or even anywhere near it's designed HP your turbo should last years. If you do remove the turbo you will have to defuel or you will have a lot of smoke and possible fuel dilution. On the plus side you will not have any problem selling it as there will be people raring to take it off your hands. If you do remove, you will need the aircleaner arrangement from the NA tractor also. mEl

 

[Adirondack case guy]

I agree with mEl We also turboed Many 7 through 1070s Still doing their thing 25 yrs later.An 870 turbo was a real beast. Weighed enough to harnase the power and very nimble.