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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:08 PM
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Purple Turbo, Normal? Heavy towing*New Pics*
Just got back from Utah towing my 42' toyhauler with a Jeep Unlimited in the back, approx.20klbs for 2500mi. and noticed my turbo is kinda purple in color, Yes I have gauges and ran 1150 degrees max on pyro, post turbo in jake brake per Cummins, Cummins told me I can run 1150 Post turbo all day with no worries. I have 25k miles on the truck. Is this normal for the heavy towing guys?
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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sounds a little hot to me. usually 350* cooler on post turbo vs pre turbo.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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sounds just like mine. my turbo is the same color. and my pyro is in the same spot. I have seen as much as 1300 on mine.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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sounds just like mine. my turbo is the same color. and my pyro is in the same spot. I have seen as much as 1300 on mine.
Post turbo? Thanks for the replys
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by popeyesides
Post turbo? Thanks for the replys
yes. got it in the cast iron elbo right after the turbo. I am also all stock.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 08:39 PM
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Holy crap! 1300 POST turbo? thats between 1500-1600 Pre-turbo...

Wonder if the pistons look mushy...
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by popeyesides
Just got back from Utah towing my 42' toyhauler with a Jeep Unlimited in the back, approx.20klbs for 2500mi?
42' Toyhauler and Jeep Unlimited? where did the 20k lbs come from??? Scale??

My guess is closer to 30k lbs...
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I don't know about the turbo color, but I bet she is idling smooth now after a towing session like that.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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I don't know about the turbo color, but I bet she is idling smooth now after a towing session like that.
LOLOL!!!! our toy hauler is Right @ 15K and grosses on the scales @ 22K Plus,,,,

and yeah she purrs like a kitten after a 1K+ round trip racing weekend!!!!
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by bnold
42' Toyhauler and Jeep Unlimited? where did the 20k lbs come from??? Scale??

My guess is closer to 30k lbs...
You are right, close to 30k combined, trailer is a little over 21k.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by NickBeek
I don't know about the turbo color, but I bet she is idling smooth now after a towing session like that.
Originally Posted by RiverRat2
LOLOL!!!! our toy hauler is Right @ 15K and grosses on the scales @ 22K Plus,,,,

and yeah she purrs like a kitten after a 1K+ round trip racing weekend!!!!

I'm a little outta the loop on this one.....

what does that mean?
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It means she's back in shape.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:12 PM
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popeyes do you have any pics of your turbo now so we can see what you are talking about.
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Clane
I'm a little outta the loop on this one.....

what does that mean?
These engines are made to work hard,,, if you do alot of empty easy running some actually begin to idle a little rough,,, after a good heavy loaded work out,, it seems to make them smooth out....
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Old Jul 30, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 6.6lEater
popeyes do you have any pics of your turbo now so we can see what you are talking about.
I'll take some pics in the a.m. and post them.
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