Caterpillar Turbo recommendations?

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  1. Sodapop

    Sodapop Light Load Member

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    Trying to make my mind up on what turbo i need..C15 mbn with 600/2050 tune, 8502 injectors..right now i have a 78/132 zeke turbo..Smokes when i change gears..when i get on and accel onto roadways or when passing and step on it solid stream of smoke...90+ temp now and making it worse..Running 2004 379 flat top, flatbed...go out loaded come back empty, 85 mile trips one way.. on flat ground..getting around 5.5 mph thought i should get more..
     
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  3. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    When have you checked or replaced the CAC?
     
  4. Sodapop

    Sodapop Light Load Member

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    I bought a new one last year from my local rad shop..some no name from Dallas..not sure of the name.....
     
  5. Big Road Skateboard

    Big Road Skateboard Road Train Member

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    Have you checked for boost leaks, exhaust leaks? Who tuned it? How is the power?
     
  6. Sodapop

    Sodapop Light Load Member

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    no havent checked for leaks...holds about 40 lbs...local guy tuned it..pulls pretty good...but seems it is grasping for air,i see alot of haze when taking off getting up to speed..almost like a fuel haze, even when i turn on jakes it will bellow out smoke for a sec
     
  7. DDguy

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    What Rpm is this one mostly at while cruising ?
     
  8. Sodapop

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    around 1500
     
  9. DDguy

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    First of All ive tried the zeke Turbo With not great success same issue as you have Secondly fro that Rpm 78MM will just not work all that great I know Borg Warner 171701 will work Great Or the 171702 And yes you need to make sure theres No boost leaks even small boost leaks can contribute to the smoke/haze issue
     
  10. catwrench55

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    Do not put a little detroit turbo on that horse.
    I run same turbo as you in traffic with a stock tuned 550 3406e works great..

    If you want faster spool up go with a 177148.
     
  11. DDguy

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