Should you keep the "TWIN Turbos" or Single Turbo CAT C15 Acert?

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Yes yes yes, I know they're not twins :), but I knew most people refer to them as twins and I wanted to make it easier for folks to find this video so that we can all learn something!
Considering single turbo-ing you Caterpillar C15 acert? Then this is the video for you!
The Caterpillar C15 ACERT comes from the factory with COMPOUND turbos, a GT42 and a GT55. While these turbos are fantastic, that can be costly and difficult to work around. Many folks opt to single turbo turbo their C15 acert to simply that side of the engine, this making it easier and more cost effective to maintain.
There is no right or wrong answer here, but I am going to do me best to tell you the PROs and CONs of each!
Single Turbo Kit:
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BXS, MXS, NXS High Pressure Turbo:
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BXS, MXS, NXS Low Pressure Turbo:
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SDP High Pressure CHRA:
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SDP Low Pressure CHRA:
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  • @JonathanRomero-gs7tg
    @JonathanRomero-gs7tg11 күн бұрын

    Just did a single turbo conversion and complete overhaul, no lie I’m in love

  • @crazyflashcolt
    @crazyflashcolt Жыл бұрын

    4 years on your FullTilt manifold and single turbo 80mm 1.32 and good tune. 700hp on a crank. No issues. Absolutely love this set up!

  • @nokiaicon

    @nokiaicon

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm looking at twins alert engine what do I need to lookout for?

  • @cannon2675
    @cannon26754 ай бұрын

    Dang that was perfectly said . And really thanks now I really understand. Good teaching. All I hear I negative about acert but I have over a million miles keep it toon and oil change ,breathers ,transmission oil ,and differentials, greesed . Run 65 miles no issues thanks to the good lord. I've learned there very good motors. 18 spd eaton fuller, 336 rear gears love the truck Thanks for the lesson .

  • @davidstone4950
    @davidstone495020 күн бұрын

    I put a dial in front diesel freak on my acert and it gave me a great range of power and better fuel economy, because I wasn't working the gearbox as much. I was driving a 2009 western star pulling triple road train in the Australian outback.

  • @michaelbleckler4379
    @michaelbleckler43797 ай бұрын

    Great video brotha learned a lot

  • @Christopherbever
    @Christopherbever4 ай бұрын

    As a new diesel mechanic this was a great educational vid

  • @OXEN_HeavyGUN
    @OXEN_HeavyGUN Жыл бұрын

    as usual another great video.

  • @1God2Love
    @1God2Love9 ай бұрын

    Amazing video!

  • @scottfreeburg3827
    @scottfreeburg38274 ай бұрын

    Very well done video and absolutely hate the Navicat truck. We hated those when I worked at the dealer!!!

  • @phylthamendment
    @phylthamendment7 ай бұрын

    Definitely waffles, less cake and more crunch and not soggy as fast and they go better with fruit toppings😊 Oh and I believe that twins are better because of more frequent street driving ... More streetable is worth the extra clutter in the end requirement for me

  • @newmanlogistics327
    @newmanlogistics32710 ай бұрын

    Great information, as I have the accert with the compound set-up and have contemplating the switch to single turbo, when mine needs replacing. I will contact you for getting the whole kit. Again, thanks!

  • @ronnieterry4916
    @ronnieterry49162 ай бұрын

    The two turbos fit pretty tight. The two turbos are great. I am happy with my 2011 caterpillar engine. My truck was built in 2010 but titled as 2011. The only thing that I would change is the exhaust filter. Although the filter works very well just don't shut off the engine if the exhaust indicates it is hot. When it's hot carbon is being cooked.

  • @user-ry5op9ln3c
    @user-ry5op9ln3c5 ай бұрын

    Good stuff.

  • @davidanddiana7173
    @davidanddiana7173 Жыл бұрын

    Nice man

  • @user-qm9vk2ko7q
    @user-qm9vk2ko7q9 ай бұрын

    Great Video! In your opinion do you think the C-15 Acert Factory Two Turbos cause blowby earlier in the engines life than the original 3406 or 6NZ single turbo?

  • @user-qr5vb3vm6e
    @user-qr5vb3vm6e16 күн бұрын

    What is the maximum boost pressure? 20 lbs will probably spin the tires in the rain when you're empty, taking off a little uphill ,on the rain slick road.. Old "B" modle 5 speed, low end torque to spin the earth the wrong way.Mack. Awesome trucks.

  • @Phx_Trucker
    @Phx_Trucker Жыл бұрын

    Hey, can you do a video explaining more on the SDP? That would be great because it looks like nobody ever talks about them. For a second I thought you were but you said we are not going to talk about them which was a bummer for me lol thank you I appreciate it. Hopefully you read my comment.

  • @jeremylyons6252
    @jeremylyons6252 Жыл бұрын

    I know lots of guys that make more power and get better mileage. I did that with my old big cam Cummins and I have friends that have done it with 12.7 Detroit engines.

  • @charlescoleman8455
    @charlescoleman84553 ай бұрын

    I think it's time to get this compound crap off my back! Shit leaks like a wicker basket! Will my Steed Speed Manifold still werk with the single conversion?

  • @zacariasrojo1126
    @zacariasrojo11264 ай бұрын

    I heard the compression ratio of the single is bigger than the twin, if you make the conversion and dont replace the piston rings to high performance piston rings and the head block as well you are more likely to have an engine blow out due to more power being put in.

  • @marcoperez5595
    @marcoperez55958 ай бұрын

    Will you recommend a tune? I have mxs single, bought the truck already converted,

  • @celnav6328
    @celnav632822 күн бұрын

    I’m not looking forward for my compounds to fail but I am looking forward to swap to a single now is better to go with a gated or Waste gated

  • @SarraPiyopiyo
    @SarraPiyopiyo8 ай бұрын

    Are there any twinscroll options for applications this large?

  • @adamlangworthy3453
    @adamlangworthy34537 ай бұрын

    I have an MXS C15, is there different size compound turbos or are they all the same?

  • @truckingwithnose
    @truckingwithnose8 ай бұрын

    I heard that the single turbo conversions get low boost on the low side it’s no power

  • @nathankelly2796
    @nathankelly279611 ай бұрын

    I love waffles!!

  • @gotigahs3
    @gotigahs34 ай бұрын

    I drive a C15 Acert MXS. There have been several drivers before me and I’m just now getting the truck to 400,000 miles. Bad blow by and oil coming out from where the pan and bottom end meet. Does this blow by not only affect the motor but also the compounds? Power is all there and fuel mileage is sitting at 3.1 mpg.

  • @zachemmendorfer7805
    @zachemmendorfer78052 ай бұрын

    Do you have similar video's for a C13? or is the findings/comparison the same?

  • @W96NZ
    @W96NZ Жыл бұрын

    Great video, do you guys do tunes or a remote tune for my 6NZ?

  • @momentumworx

    @momentumworx

    Жыл бұрын

    We don't do any tuning, sorry! But there's plenty of good tuners out there for the 6NZ platform fortunately!

  • @jorgem838

    @jorgem838

    Жыл бұрын

    I do. PM me

  • @larrymccoy7383
    @larrymccoy7383Ай бұрын

    How much boost is you talking about if I convert over to single but keep the 18:1… cause I make 45 psi on the manifold gauge

  • @taomicioli
    @taomicioli6 ай бұрын

    2 singles!

  • @angelmunoz3462
    @angelmunoz34627 ай бұрын

    The other thing if you put a single turbo in a acert , caterpillar will not work in you truck

  • @miguelcabrejo1439
    @miguelcabrejo1439 Жыл бұрын

    I have a question I have a kw t660 2014 with a paccar engine . We taking this engine out and putting a 60 serie 14 l ddv I would like to know what's the best set up to haul

  • @edwardbaker5373
    @edwardbaker537310 ай бұрын

    Stock compounds will squeeze 1100hp but your egt will be high. Not very good for a working truck

  • @dallasclayton3001
    @dallasclayton3001 Жыл бұрын

    Can I use the manifold off my 5ek and BW s410g to convert my MXS?

  • @momentumworx

    @momentumworx

    Жыл бұрын

    Depending on the orientation, yes

  • @amitchell4206
    @amitchell42065 ай бұрын

    So? What y’all think? Get one at momentum worx or at the dealership? They want like $8K and is like $4k for the yellow box!😂 If the oem are made by Garrett is better to take Cat dealer out of the way and get the brand directly or these guys right?

  • @sergiocontreras9436
    @sergiocontreras943615 күн бұрын

    Over 2 million miles in the original twin turbos

  • @jerrythechainsawguy8100
    @jerrythechainsawguy81007 ай бұрын

    I prefer compound waffles. One waffle just isn’t enough.

  • @ItsMe-xf3dv
    @ItsMe-xf3dv Жыл бұрын

    What's the cost involved in switching to a single and what else needs to be done?

  • @100pyatt

    @100pyatt

    11 ай бұрын

    Upgraded twins are far wider, more efficient and better spooling.

  • @Iowagrown123

    @Iowagrown123

    10 ай бұрын

    Oil supply/discharge, exhaust manifold, CAC plumbing, etc.

  • @rsquall79
    @rsquall79 Жыл бұрын

    Twin lovers

  • @chipperfluffy
    @chipperfluffy Жыл бұрын

    I like waffles & Pancakes

  • @johnderosambeau4820
    @johnderosambeau482010 ай бұрын

    Opinion on cat c13 accert

  • @dethray1000

    @dethray1000

    8 ай бұрын

    i have a c-13 with 1million,200,000 on it--got it from cat factory as a rebuilt long block after a bearing spin on rebuilt--cat replaced no charge on warranty-accert-uses 1 gallon of oil between changes--my 2nd one--light weight,great fuel mileage-i think they are great motors--will go one turbo on rebuild by pti--i have only replaced one injector in all those miles

  • @Bosnianfear15
    @Bosnianfear15 Жыл бұрын

    Keep it stock. And simple

  • @user-ds3rx5nt8v
    @user-ds3rx5nt8v11 ай бұрын

    I like waffles extra butter and syrup

  • @gentrest6421
    @gentrest642110 ай бұрын

    Actually "compound" is definition of turbo that applying it's output energy on the crankshaft - this system is used currently in Volvo and Scania trucks, powered by "in house" powertrain (now applied in "International", due to using Scania's powertrain). And VAG define such type ACERT"s "twin" as "Bi-Turbo"

  • @christophermoyer5828

    @christophermoyer5828

    7 ай бұрын

    I believe what you are referring to is “Turbo Compounding” which is not the same as “Compounding Turbos” like what are found on C15’s. Turbo compounding is using exhaust pressure to provide energy directly to the crankshaft. Compounding turbos are just that, turbos that compound their flows and pressure.

  • @markbroad119
    @markbroad119 Жыл бұрын

    Duel singles

  • @momentumworx

    @momentumworx

    Жыл бұрын

    you got me ! This comment literally made me LOL, please leave more

  • @romanshevy257
    @romanshevy25710 ай бұрын

    Anyone see mileage improvement after switching to single?

  • @coreyandron4855

    @coreyandron4855

    8 ай бұрын

    yes 7.5

  • @gerardohernandez835

    @gerardohernandez835

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes and a lot less heat also.

  • @davidbolle2203

    @davidbolle2203

    6 ай бұрын

    I think I need to retune mine or maybe a smaller turbo, because mine runs a lot hotter on EGT than when i had the compounds.

  • @coreyandron4855

    @coreyandron4855

    6 ай бұрын

    Depends on the area but i've got as much as eight miles a gallon

  • @backwoodheathen
    @backwoodheathen4 ай бұрын

    My truck runs better on a single turbo then it ever did on a compound system

  • @isaiahgoodman2886
    @isaiahgoodman28866 ай бұрын

    Tampering with the turbos on the acert engines is messing with a emissions device that’s why cat did that. It’s very illegal

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