Turbocharging a lawn mower

[CraigH]

Yes and I can get is done for $75.

That's an amazing price!
What do you get for your $75, is there a manifold and boost pipes included?
Would you be able to post a link or even pm me the details please.

 

[Hammermechanicman]

That's an amazing price!
What do you get for your $75, is there a manifold and boost pipes included?
Would you be able to post a link or even pm me the details please.

I would ba amazed if even the chineese could make a turbo for $75. What type of bearings are they using to withstand the heat with no oil cooling? Or is it called a turbo kit and is just a fancy air cleaner and muffler on a pipe?

 

[CraigH]

I would ba amazed if even the chineese could make a turbo for $75. What type of bearings are they using to withstand the heat with no oil cooling? Or is it called a turbo kit and is just a fancy air cleaner and muffler on a pipe?

My thoughts exactly..

 

[jkp62]

It is a Murray walk behind mower and the grass is very thick and the mower sometimes has trouble getting through it. I have received numerous suggestions to add a turbocharger and get rid of the muffler. I have been told with this being an OVC that it will double the power and that the muffler is taking away power.

Thanks

Find a used Lawnboy with the Duraforce , mine goes through anything ( long , wet , thick ) . Paid $50 for it .

 

[troverman]

I'm curious if you can make it work. I personally don't think it will work, and I also think a $75 turbo kit means it will be incredibly poor quality. It seems just buying a more powerful engine that fits your mower's bolt pattern would be the most effective solution. For example, a Harbor Freight Predator (Honda knockoff) engine that is rated for more power than your engine. What is the current engine you have on your Murray? Horsepower rating? I have a 21" Honda walk behind with a 6.5HP engine and it will bog down in tall grass. Kind of the nature of the beast.

 

[MyGrassHasCrabs]

"The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long."

Seems to me that increasing the RPM also increases the wear on the engine...might be something to consider.

 

[Moparjoe499]

Have any of you used any of the following and what were the results?

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Thanks
TBB

WHAT STUPID IDIOT WOULD WANT TO DO THAT TO A LAWN MOWER.

 

[Gord Baker]

It is a Murray walk behind mower and the grass is very thick and the mower sometimes has trouble getting through it. I have received numerous suggestions to add a turbocharger and get rid of the muffler. I have been told with this being an OVC that it will double the power and that the muffler is taking away power.

Thanks

Cut the lawn more often @ 3-½" and buy a new Gas Powered Mower while you still can! Take good care of it.
Forget all the magic crap. I tried Hi Compression Floor Mats in my Youth. Did not help HP and used more Fuel.

 

[Chipg1956]

Why are you doing this
Hp is Torque x revs

torque x RPM / 5251.1 =HP
In order to add a turbo you would need to also add some sort of pressurized oiling system. I am guessing that the kits you showed are for larger engines.

 

[Reverett]

Why not just buy a mower more suited to your mowing needs or mow more often. I read this thread in amazement that this would even exist for a single cylinder engine. I guess you can sell anything to someone who doesn't know better!