Hi I am gonna start a Project sometimes in the next 10 years, I know its a long way ahead but Might as well get the BEST information ATM. Okay so Bassicly what I want is a truck that will get floated to a event or maybe driven there. I want to drag race against COGA or COUTURE guys..
I have found online that the K600 old motors can be tuned pretty much UP alot. I wont have a budget of 50 000 you know. I plan on putting that motor in a older model truck like 70-85 KW or WSTAR.or If I can find a Pete or whatever is cheaper.
Any one know where I can get those old KTA600 motors? Are they even good or not? Parts pricey? easy to MOD? I want a good 1000+HP. Reliabelity is a fun factor but meh its just for a weekend.
I just want to make a open truck category and go race for fun.
As for the turbos a HUGE one or a twin setup?
Anyways give me some suggestions guys but Im really looking into a mechanical motor since There cheaper to MOD.
PS:Where can I find a KTA600 anyways?
Thanks
Cummins KTA-600. RACE motor?
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Does any1 know what max rpm you can make a cummins KTA go?3000?
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Here is a vid of a K pulling truck idling. makes me go
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RXjxXWkRfU&feature=related1989 Pete Thanks this. -
RPM isn't a problem with a K........3400RPM is easy......you really need to look for a QSK19..........this is the modern version of the KTA. The block is stronger.......the heads are better........the problem is money. These motors bring BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!! Whether it's a K or a Q
Hp............1000 is very easy..........1600 takes a little work.........more than this can still be had with the PT fuel system if you know who to talk with and have the $$$$$$ to build it. -
Ok, so where could I get a QSK19 motor? In what older machine did they come in? old dozers excavators trucks?
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Both the K19/KT600 and QSK can make good power with the proper tweaks. Running over 3,000rpm can get a bit hairy (most super street pulling classes won't let you run over 3,000rpm - Hot-rod/modified classes can go higher). Make sure you have the crank balanced and use a blow-proof/centrifugal clutch if you're shooting for over 1,000hp. A modified PT system can get you over the 1,000HP mark, but there are other options. Tom is the man when it comes to these Cummins motors - nobody builds 'em like he can.
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Where was this information when I had a brand new KT600 in 1979 that never ran worth a sh#t and no one could say why...... 350's could out pull it!
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