turning up Cummins 290

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  1. Isxrookie

    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    How can I turn up this engine?
     
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  3. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Change the fuel button in the back of your pump. But 290 has no aftercooler so be real careful. Once turned up you’ll have to watch gauges close.
     
  4. Isxrookie

    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    Can I add an after cooler?
     
  5. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Yes easy.
     
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  6. DougA

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    Do you have a working pyrometer?
     
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  7. Isxrookie

    Isxrookie Light Load Member

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    Not sure yet. Can I add one?
     
  8. Deere hunter

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    Yes and you’ll need it!
     
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  9. Bean Jr.

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    Aftercooler has little to do with longevity. It is coolant to air cooler for the charged air. Increase the pressure, increase the heat. Lower the heat, increase the density of the charged air. Air-to-air works better than coolant to air, so that's what we have now.

    The problem with trying to squeeze horsepower is that the 290, unlike the higher hp Cummins had a modular crank as opposed to forged. Put too much to it, the crank is liable to snap.
     
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  10. BoxCarKidd

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    Pulse manifold, updated turbo and the cooler will cain a lot.
     
  11. Deere hunter

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    Also cam followers, been to long for me don’t remember to add gaskets or subtract.
     
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