The Misadventures of CottonMouth and Kenny

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Cottonmouth85, Jul 14, 2015.

  1. OLDSKOOLERnWV

    OLDSKOOLERnWV Captain Redbeard

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    For the most part, they were all good engines before the EPA got their shi tty fingers involved.
     
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  3. Inland-Pilot

    Inland-Pilot Light Load Member

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    If I'm not mistaken, a new turbo has to be calibrated once installed. If all that stuff is new, they might've forget to do that part of the process. Something to consider anyway.
     
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  4. Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    Thats correct from what I understand they have to be zero'd in by the ecm prior to installation. There must be some issue, ran 3k miles before I got the fault.

    Oh well... more warranty work. Dang VGT.
     
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  5. spyder7723

    spyder7723 Road Train Member

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    The best place for all that newer vgt and other emissions related junk technology is trash can. Retrofit it back a couple years and that engine will have more power, run smoother, and get better fuel economy. Forum rules prevent us from telling you how, so Google is your best friend when you get sick of those fault codes pooping up all the time derating the engine.
     
  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    He should just make Kenny into a glider. Put an old C block kitty in it.
     
  7. Cottonmouth85

    Cottonmouth85 Bad Influence

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    I'd be happy with a Icon W9 3406e glider!
     
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  8. dca

    dca Road Train Member

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    Update time. 6000 miles after a complete rebuild the turbo goes out in Denver. 3 days in the shop thanks to the 'who is paying for this mess' warranty battle. Well rested and ready to head back south.
     
  10. lots of character

    lots of character Road Train Member

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    You weren't pegging the boost gauge enough.
     
  11. Cottonmouth85

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