pete 379 2007 c 15 acert no power low boost low fuel mileage and high temp on pyro

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  1. Go_Trucking

    Go_Trucking Bobtail Member

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    007 pete 379 c 15 acert 475 hp tires 11r 22.5
    Serial no mxs596737
    Im getting a really poor mileage 4 mpg at best 4.5s
    The turbo gauge moves slow towards 35 psi. The pyro
    Goes upto 10.5
    As soon as I reach a hill or slightly elevated bridge or ramp
    The speed drops to 25 to 30 mph.
    I got dyno. The top hp came was 309
    The dyno guy found exhaust manifold red hot and part of primaryy
    Turbo also red hot.
    I changed the mufflers as they were clogged to straight muflers.
    A little better performance but not a great . The speed dropped to 30. And I had 68000 gross
    Weight.
    A mech opened the turbos to see if they were bad. The turbos
    R in good condition.
    Im attching photo of hot exhaust manifold.
    Pls help. I have already spent 2500 dollrs and no result.
    Thanks
     
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  3. Go_Trucking

    Go_Trucking Bobtail Member

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    Here is the pic
     

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  4. bcaudill

    bcaudill Bobtail Member

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    air filters dirty?
     
  5. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    turbo leak on the accordion looking pipes or cac is leaking causing low boost and high manifold heat could be the problem.
     
  6. Go_Trucking

    Go_Trucking Bobtail Member

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    Nope. The air filters r good.
     
  7. Go_Trucking

    Go_Trucking Bobtail Member

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    I got cac test done and for any turbo leakss. These were good.
    The shop could nt find any problem with these....
     
  8. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    the only other thing I can think of is the waste gate is sticking open causing this.
     
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  9. Go_Trucking

    Go_Trucking Bobtail Member

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    Is the wastegate the thing on top of the primary turbo that
    Has a hose that goes into the tother turbo...?
     
  10. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    yes it is......
     
  11. popcorn169

    popcorn169 Road Train Member

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    You can call Pittsburgh Power and talk to them about it they should be able to help you. Or if you are in the Pittsburgh (Saxonburg) area stop in and let them check it out.
     
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