School me: 2003 Cummins ISX 530!

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by RenegadeTrucker, Aug 15, 2011.

  1. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    I am looking at a truck that is an 03 KW with an ISX 530, Is this a good motor? I would really like to hear from folks who have run one. Truck has 830K on it.
     
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  3. Trucker jay

    Trucker jay Light Load Member

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    My brother ust have a ISx 530 hp in a 2003 kw he loved it
     
  4. PackRatTDI

    PackRatTDI Licensed to Ill

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    At 830k my main concern would be how well its been maintained.
     
  5. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    The truck looks super clean, although it doesnt really matter, if I do buy it I am going to probably overhaul it right away.

    Although I am considering getting a 6NZ 3406E and rebuilding it and sticking it in there.
     
  6. SmokinCAT

    SmokinCAT Road Train Member

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    Why not buy a truck with a cat already in it, I think that will be more work than you want to tackle right off the bat. Just my 2 cents.
     
  7. Gambi80

    Gambi80 Medium Load Member

    Thumbing through truckpaper.com it seems like EVERY truck I've seen prior to 2003 with an ISX motor has had the whole motor replaced...maybe you'll 'luck' out with that one as well.
     
  8. RenegadeTrucker

    RenegadeTrucker Road Train Member

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    well it is a non issue now because the truck sold, and I found on with a 6NZ that I am really liking, it has a 10 speed, but I can fix that in a weekend as soon as I can get my hands on a 18.
     
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