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Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by 550EXHD, Aug 27, 2015.

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  1. Aug 27, 2015 #1
    550EXHD

    550EXHD Light Load Member

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    Looking for my 1st truck. A 379exhd. I hear good things between the N14 red top and the 3406E. Need help comparing reliability, fuel savings, easier to repair. Thanks!
     
    550EXHD, Aug 27, 2015
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  3. Aug 27, 2015 #2
    taxihacker66

    taxihacker66 Road Train Member

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    N14 is easier and cheaper to repair compared to a cat. Both good motors.
     
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  4. Aug 27, 2015 #3
    icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    The CAT would be more expensive to overhaul for sure, but both are great motors.
     
    icsheeple, Aug 27, 2015
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  5. Aug 27, 2015 #4
    550EXHD

    550EXHD Light Load Member

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    Seen one I like with 3:55 24lp backed by a 13 speed....
     
    550EXHD, Aug 27, 2015
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  7. Aug 27, 2015 #5
    icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    I doubt you'll see fuel savings with either. You hauling open deck?
     
    icsheeple, Aug 27, 2015
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  8. Aug 27, 2015 #6
    550EXHD

    550EXHD Light Load Member

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    No I'll be pulling a van at 1st then a reefer
     
    550EXHD, Aug 27, 2015
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  9. Aug 27, 2015 #7
    icsheeple

    icsheeple Trailing the Herd

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    I wish I had went with something more aerodynamic. I love my Detroit, I'm right at 6.8 mpg on all miles.
     
    icsheeple, Aug 27, 2015
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  10. Aug 27, 2015 #8
    550EXHD

    550EXHD Light Load Member

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    Man that's good miles!!
     
    550EXHD, Aug 27, 2015
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  11. Aug 28, 2015 #9
    peterbilt_2005

    peterbilt_2005 Medium Rare

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    Freightliner with Detroit. If your pulling a box. Easier to fix and find parts.
     
    peterbilt_2005, Aug 28, 2015
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  12. Aug 28, 2015 #10
    MJ1657

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    Flip a coin. Can't go wrong with either.

    I run a '00 W900L N14. Open deck and its consistently 6.5 mpg.
     
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