Here is my problem I have a 12.7 detroit 60 series and it seems like it just doesn't have any power. The turbo whistle is very faint. I have a little bit of black smoke out of pipe when i accelerate onto the interstate. I had a brand new crate model put in 2008 and they didnt change the turbo. I believe this is the original turbo. I bought the truck used in 2001 and never replaced the turbo would it be worth it to by a pdi turbo or a factory turbo? I havent did any mods to the motor.
detroit 60 series seems to be running flat or no power
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Could be as simple as a clogged up fuel filter. That is the problem I ran into.
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Yep, the turbo would be bad. I had a 12.7 I ran for 7 years and every 200k miles I had to put a new turbo on the truck. I'd suggest getting a boost gauge on it if you really want to know if it is or not. But a turbo for them is only $850 and it wouldn't hurt to change it out now before it went BOOM !!!
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I dont know much about detroits but I hear some had EGR problems.
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The 12.7 was a pre-egr engine. The 14L was the one with the EGR
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Thats right! the 12.7 dont need no stinkin' egr! LOL I believe you have a turbo issue and like SHC is saying fix it now or it will go boom. I have same engine but mine has a fresh rebuild and new turbo and it kicks butt
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To be honest, the PDI Stage 1 turbo is only $975 so if I were you, I'd go with that over a rebuilt stocker at $900 from the dealer.
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Some 12.7s had egrs
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Especially if the turbo is a waste gate version. You can get a Borg Warner non wastegate turbo for $600-$700 and have far better results than the stock turbos. And at those prices, even have a spare one lying around! What model of BW turbo is dependent on the hp your Detroit is set up for. -
How long has it been since your air filter has been changed/checked? If it can't get air, it can't make power.
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