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need advice on Rolling Glider Kit freightliner coronado

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by trucker2009, Jan 20, 2010.

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  1. Jan 20, 2010 #1
    trucker2009

    trucker2009 Bobtail Member

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    hi everyone , want to see if any of you have experience with new freighliner and rolling glider kit , they use new truck and put there
    12.7l detroit rebuild engine .

    my question
    what would be best option for me?
    price is the same
    1.freighliner coronado with glider kit
    2.freighliner cascadia with s60 engine
    3.volvo vn670 with d13 engine and ultra shift.


    i need best fuel economy , brand new truck .
    and this would be fleet truck for drivers.

    any comments or suggestions

    thanks
    this is the info and their web side

    http://www.fitzgeraldgliderkits.com/

    New Rolling Glider Kit will provide you with the comforts and technology of a New Truck without the problems that accompany the new EGR Engines. We offer a 12.7 Detroit rebuilt engine with a standard 1 Year/100,000 mile nationwide warranty provided by Detroit Diesel, with an optional 3 Year/300,000 mile engine warranty, and a Fuller Reman transmission, with a 1 Year/100,000 mile Fuller warranty.

    Are you looking for 7 MPG in a New Truck? You found it! We have over 20 years experience in the completion of Glider Kits. Call today (866)597-3836 or (931)277-3836 Fitzgerald Truck Sales, Crossville,TN. I-40 Exit 311.
     
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    trucker2009, Jan 20, 2010
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  3. Jan 20, 2010 #2
    Mack427

    Mack427 Medium Load Member

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    I do not really like any of your options Best fuel mileage on a brand new truck I would go Mack CHN or CXN with the MP8 motor I know of several in that get mid 7's and what they pull is not light or aerodynamic

    I think you will find the glider will cost about the same amount as a brand new 2010

    If I was going to put a kit together 3406E over the detroit series 60
     
    Mack427, Jan 20, 2010
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  4. Jan 20, 2010 #3
    trucker2009

    trucker2009 Bobtail Member

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    mack is not the option , i need truck to go from Boise,id to Newark,nj
    averaging 6mpg with 53van and loaded up to 40k

    thanks
     
    trucker2009, Jan 20, 2010
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  5. Jan 20, 2010 #4
    The Challenger

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    I would avoid the Volvo unless it has the cummins engine as the Volvo engines are notorious for having problems. Either choice 1 or choice 2. Are you going to be driving the truck??

    KH
     
    The Challenger, Jan 20, 2010
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  7. Jan 21, 2010 #5
    trucker2009

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    no i will not going to drive truck

    this is for company drivers .



    thanks
     
    trucker2009, Jan 21, 2010
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  8. Jan 21, 2010 #6
    112racing

    112racing Road Train Member

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    the coranado with the pre emissions detroit would be my choice $25,000 less than a new one........ less maintenance and problems !

    bonus......... much better on fuel

    i know guy that has about 30 freightliners and except for a few he got cheap most of them are gliders ...... saved alot of $$$$$$$$$$$$$

    macks are junk for over the road
     
    112racing, Jan 21, 2010
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  9. Jan 21, 2010 #7
    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY

    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY Light Load Member

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    we had a truck in here that was the same as what u are looking at. it did have detroit warrenty on it, but it was a ddec 1 block. liners had sunk in block causing head gasket to leak. we had to cut block, repair lower counterbore sealing area from cavatation. block was ate up with cavatation. i some how got warrenty to cover it. dealer who overhauls it will probaly put thier reman tag overtop of the orginal serial number on the block. get the orginal serial number off the block and see what year the block is. why buy a new truck with a 10 year old bock, thats cavatated
     
    FYDA FREIGHTLINER CINCY, Jan 21, 2010
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  10. Jan 21, 2010 #8
    Allow Me.

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    In theory, the glider kits are a good deal, but, you're depending on that being a proper re-man engine/tranny/rear ends. I've always been leary of re-man engines, a little risky.
     
    Allow Me., Jan 21, 2010
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  11. Jan 31, 2010 #9
    schneidely

    schneidely Bobtail Member

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    I looked into this alot for a guy, all the components are supposed to be manufacture reman and for the price and the complete elimination of egr and emission BS its well worth the trip to Fitzgerald. If you want aero for a driver Columbia is the way having ecm parameters set to promote efficiency; speed, progressive shift, idle timer,etc..
     
    schneidely, Jan 31, 2010
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  12. Jan 31, 2010 #10
    KO1927

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    How far back with the engine can one go on a Glider Kit?

    For example, a mechanical CAT 3406, or a Cummins Big Cam in a "new" truck.

    Just for curiosity's sake.
     
    KO1927, Jan 31, 2010
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