What's a way I can see how much horse power the truck has the guy I bought it off says it had a little over 500 hp but I called kenworth they told me it came with 435 and I know those are a lot of money to turn up... It has a cat 3406e. I just want to make sure what I think it had is more then accurate... Especially if I am putting money in the truck...
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Checking horsepower
Discussion in 'Kenworth Forum' started by Highwolf89, Jul 5, 2014.
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dyno test is the only way. tells you what the truck is putting to the ground.
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A 3406-E can be turned up from 435 to 500 hp to 625 hp. If you go over 525 hp it will need new injectors and turbo to get to 625 hp.
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Just curious.
EDIT- I realize that every engine has a lifespan, but I was more or less curious how much pulling your could expect out of a 3406 assuming it's not been ran by a cowboy. -
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Where can I find a Dino that will fit my truck lol?
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Big dealerships have dynos -- I found the blowby readings more useful than the power...
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Dyno it. Also keep in mind that the transmission and drive line will limit the amount of torque and horsepower you can set engine up too. Does it have a light duty trans or heavy duty trans?. You can get the model # of trans like a 10b or 10c ratio set etc. Not sure what trans you have just giving an example, look up max torque rating trans will handle. Most fleet trk's have a lighter duty drive line. Than an o/o would spec
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Most of your cat houses have a dyno
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