Anybody run a keystone turbo kit on their Farmall M-450?

R Weld

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I have been kicking around getting one of these turbo kits for my 48 farmall M vs buying a 450 LP head, intake, and big bore kit. Anybody run one? If so, how do you like it?
 
YouTube has some videos of them. You may be able to ask on there. They sound good anyway. Not sure what they can produce
 
I saw an H with one on it at a tractor pull yesterday. Sounded pretty mean sitting there running, but I was not impressed by how it pulled. Not sure if it just wasn't tuned right or what was going on.
 
There's a lot to think about. If you put that turbo on the M you better be sure your m is in top shape and that turbo kit is going to cost you around $1,600.00 + things that kit may not include.
 
I seen one a few years ago pull at Tallmage Ohio. I think Baker had something to do with it. It sounded good. They just pulled it on the practice night. I Havent seen one since then. I wouldnt spend the money to install one.
 
You need low compression and if you had a Programable MSD it would help retard the timing when the Boost can into play.
IT could be FUN!
 
I have one on a 248, get a 8777 head. low compression with 15 to 18 psi boost equals around 90ish hp. You will need really good ignition and go one size smaller on the carb venture (#25)
I just posted pics in IH section about needing a clutch.
 
(quoted from post at 23:53:47 08/20/14) I have been kicking around getting one of these turbo kits for my 48 farmall M vs buying a 450 LP head, intake, and big bore kit. Anybody run one? If so, how do you like it?

Avoiding detonation is everything. Cool air into the turbo an efficient matched turbo and an intercooler . Water/ethanol injection after the turbo will reduce detonation.
Timing, boost and air/fuel mixture will make or break the operation of the engine .
 

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