Installing a turbo on a John Deere 6520

hayden1234

Member
Arable Farmer
Hi all,

I am considering installing a turbo on my 2002 JD 6520. My tractor is a 2 valve non-turbo with a mechanical injector pump.
I am just looking for some knowledge on which turbo to use.
What other parts would i need to change, Exhaust manifold?, ECU? etc.
Would a turbo work with the injector pump or is a common rail engine needed?

Thanks in advance for any help!
 

Timbo

Member
Location
Gods County
Hi all,

I am considering installing a turbo on my 2002 JD 6520. My tractor is a 2 valve non-turbo with a mechanical injector pump.
I am just looking for some knowledge on which turbo to use.
What other parts would i need to change, Exhaust manifold?, ECU? etc.
Would a turbo work with the injector pump or is a common rail engine needed?

Thanks in advance for any help!

Perfect! Install the ex manifold, turbo, and intake plumming etc etc from a 66/6820 and have the pump opened up a tad. Days work.
 

Cowabunga

Member
Location
Ceredigion,Wales
TB Turbos have long gone. Went bust in late 2008. :cry:
Is anyone making turbo kits any longer?

Messrs Thomson and Breaks came down in persons to fit their kit on to my MF590, back in 1980 or 1981. I remember it as if it were yesterday. The kit was on a display board, including an injector pump to swap out. It had a little filter canister for the oil feed, which contained an element for a Morris 1000 I think.
 

hayden1234

Member
Arable Farmer
Thanks for the replies, where is the best place to get an oil feed and return? Would parts from any 66/6820 work or would it have to also be pre 2003?
 

MontyK

Member
Blast from the past.
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njneer

Member
Probably need a tweak of the pump to go with your turbo , with all,the extra air getting forced in, need some more fuel to go with it to get the best out of it .
 

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