857lover 291 #1 Posted September 30, 2021 i know this might sound really dumb but has anyone ever tried to install a small engine turbo on a kohler like a k181? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8ntruck 7,829 #2 Posted September 30, 2021 There are pictures floating around somewhere on this forum showing a turbo charged Wheel Horse. I don't remember who built it, what model it is, or what engine it was on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
857lover 291 #3 Posted September 30, 2021 Just now, 8ntruck said: There are pictures floating around somewhere on this forum showing a turbo charged Wheel Horse. I don't remember who built it, what model it is, or what engine it was on. hm i wish i could see it done i’m really interested just as somthing to toy around with and it’s kind of a novelty thing you know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 10,707 #4 Posted September 30, 2021 @fast88pu has built a couple of turbos. His latest is in the Puller section It a n a I tractor with a twin engine. He also has a neat rat rod roughly 8 hp turbo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,690 #5 Posted September 30, 2021 @oliver2-44 you’re correct that Kyle ( @fast88pu ) has turbo rigs, but you may be thinking of a guy named Ehston (spelling?) who built a fuel injected turbo 8hp to promote his business of the little scaled 3D printed tractors.. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 51,732 #6 Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) Correct you are Kev.... was seen at the BS this year... outrageous custom fer sure. Edited September 30, 2021 by WHX?? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 9,252 #7 Posted September 30, 2021 @WHX?? love that turbo set up ,exotic at one time , today they are regularly used in 4 cyl engines , 250- 300 hp range , stomp a v8 and still give you 35+ mpg on highway . pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,367 #8 Posted September 30, 2021 fuel injection is the only easy and reliable way to turbo charge small engines. and one cilinder engines can't delivery consistent boost for sure not under 3600 rpm. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,718 #9 Posted September 30, 2021 15 hours ago, 857lover said: i know this might sound really dumb but has anyone ever tried to install a small engine turbo on a kohler like a k181? Yes sir. People here are going to rat me out... but I have seen performance gains on the dyno from... yes... electric turbos. These don't work on cars, but do a darn good job on our small engines! Additionally, for belt driven, go with a roots mini supercharger. Requires gear oil... blow off valve...etc... but gives relentless boost... Don 6 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: fuel injection is the only easy and reliable way to turbo charge small engines. 6 minutes ago, Maxwell-8 said: one cilinder engines can't delivery consistent boost for sure not under 3600 rpm ...but that is why you go the electric or Roots mini supercharger route... Don Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy11 5,718 #10 Posted September 30, 2021 6 hours ago, pullstart said: Kyle ( @fast88pu ) has turbo rigs Yeah, but if you don't make video of it running, it doesn't exist. Don 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 66,690 #11 Posted September 30, 2021 1 hour ago, Snoopy11 said: Yeah, but if you don't make video of it running, it doesn't exist. Don I’ve seen it at the big show, it sure does 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
