Is the ACERT C15 a single turbo engine?
We installed one of the single turbo kits on one of our ’07 379X Peterbilts with an Acert MXS 550HP C15 engine. The truck pulls a flat bed most of the time and is generally driving cross country with loads both ways. Since installing the conversion kit we have picked up a solid 1 MPG and the truck runs 20 degrees cooler than it did with the twins.
What kind of engine is a cat C15?
“I own an ’04 Pete 379 powered by a Cat C15® 550 HP Acert engine. Initially I purchased an HDGT from J&S and picked up a 1/2 mile per gallon. Then about 2 years ago I purchased the single turbo conversion kit from J&S and picked up another 1/2 mile.
What do you need for a cat single turbo conversion?
The Conversion Kit includes either a Bully Dog HDGT or Bully Dog Cat ECM tuner, a ceramic coated exhaust manifold, a triple balanced turbo charger and all the small part components needed to do the conversion. Below are pictures of some examples of different trucks with the single turbo conversion.
Can a single turbo be used on a CAT C-15?
By replacing the two turbocharger system with a high-performance Cat Acert single turbo, much of its complexity is eliminated. We replace the stock exhaust manifold with a stronger ceramic exhaust manifold. Next, a premium Borg-Warner turbocharger adds power, efficiency, and reliability.
Can a caterpillar ACERT be converted to a single turbo?
The Acert-Caterpillar dual turbocharger system is highly complex with many inherent problems. By replacing the two turbocharger system with a high-performance Cat Acert single turbo, much of its complexity is eliminated.
Which is the best upgrade for an ACERT engine?
With gains of 1.5 mpg together with longer engine life, faster spool-up, more power and lower maintenance, the single turbo conversion is the best upgrade available for your Acert engine. Our Big Rig Power engineers will tune your ECM, and we can ship you everything you need to do it yourself or do it for you at our 10 bay diesel shop.