What is the best pre-emissions engine/truck combo?

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by angry_trucker, Apr 6, 2010.

  1. Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

    2,493
    1,066
    Jul 25, 2010
    Wisconsin
    0
    That's a pretty optimistic motto BUT the FLD was a good truck.

    I've been past Gully's a few times... the # of parts trucks and gliders out back was pretty amazing.

    Check this out... pretty much tells the story of Gully's relationship with Freightliner....
    http://www.gullyicx.com/ourequipment.html
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. TommyZ

    TommyZ Light Load Member

    102
    39
    Nov 21, 2009
    Miami,FL
    0
    I drive a 2000 kenworth T600 . 1,096,xxxx. miles on her today. 430hp C12, super 10, 355 rears. My truck runs all over the united states with out a problem and avarage 7.1 MPG
     
  4. canuck in da truck

    canuck in da truck Road Train Member

    4,352
    2,601
    Aug 6, 2010
    western pa
    0
    i have heard a lot of people say the fld was the best truck shaker ever made
    seemed ok when i drove one--to me its not really any different than a classic
     
  5. LBZ

    LBZ Road Train Member

    1,770
    1,262
    Oct 22, 2008
    Road to Nowhere
    0
    Have you had to do much to your C12 over the years?
     
  6. Pablo-UA

    Pablo-UA Road Train Member

    7,604
    1,640
    Oct 11, 2010
    Borispol, Ukraine
    0
    There is very old FLA in Donetsk with 3406....

    it is a real cluncker but still runs... We say to driver - Terminator in LA wrecked this truck, you got scrap and rebuilt and drive...LOL!
     
  7. milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

    3,829
    1,401
    Jul 20, 2007
    Plainfield, IL
    0
    I bet that truck pulls like a SOB!!!! Sounds like an awesome setup!
     
  8. milskired

    milskired Road Train Member

    3,829
    1,401
    Jul 20, 2007
    Plainfield, IL
    0
    Some of the military trucks the Marine Corp uses has the C12 and all I can say is it is very very reliable. They dont have the power of a big C15 but they are so reliable. I have seen 1 break and it was because the oil return line from the turbo had a bad gasket and was spewing out oil. LOL I just ripped out the turbo and replaced it with the new gaskets on everything and back out it went until an IED hit it. FYI it started back up after that it just didnt have half the front end so it could not move.
     
    Shakey52 Thanks this.
  9. Road Boss

    Road Boss Light Load Member

    80
    32
    Mar 15, 2014
    East Tennessee
    0
    This is amazing! They also have glider FLD's that are titled up to 2013. They really seem to find the right combo for their business.
     
  10. russtrucker

    russtrucker Road Train Member

    1,767
    337
    Mar 27, 2012
    Central PA
    0
    mbn are the developments leading to make acert engines. If you want c-15, take 6nz. Nearly it is on any truck manufacture except volvo and mack.
     
  11. Road Boss

    Road Boss Light Load Member

    80
    32
    Mar 15, 2014
    East Tennessee
    0
    russtrucker I see you really like the 6NZ engine how is it in your t-600?
     
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.