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help with choosing a 379

Discussion in 'Peterbilt Forum' started by Terry270, Jan 7, 2016.

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  1. Jan 7, 2016 #1
    Terry270

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    So I am considering a few Pete's from 97-99 range. Tell me if I'm wrong but it appears I'll be ending up with either the 3406e or C15.

    This would be my first experience with cats so should I avoid one of the other and why?
     
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  3. Jan 7, 2016 #2
    mountaingote

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    Cats suck. They're heavy and they're expensive to fix
     
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  4. Jan 7, 2016 #3
    Old Man

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    My 99 has a Detroit, cats get in my way.
     
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  5. Jan 7, 2016 #4
    Terry270

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    Well these were not the replies I was expecting lol. I am actually a Detroit guy currently my 99 Volvo has treated me very well, have the BW 171702 and straight through muffler and it pulls good and has averaged mid 7s pulling a car hauler which is better than I was told was possible
     
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  7. Jan 8, 2016 #5
    josh polk

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    I beg the differ CAT is the only thing I'd own solid motors in that time frame ​
     
    josh polk, Jan 8, 2016
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  8. Jan 8, 2016 #6
    peterbilt_2005

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    Even with a tired CAT with a million miles I walked by broke down Detroit's and ISX trucks all the time.

    Now my CAT is getting a refresher...
     
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  9. Jan 8, 2016 #7
    Peterbiltt

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    get one with a 2ws 3406e
     
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  10. Jan 8, 2016 #8
    AModelCat

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    That's a good year range for pretty much any engine brand. The electronics had been around long enough to get a lot of the bugs worked out and there isn't any EGR and DPF crap to worry about. 2003 was pretty much the beginning of the end for engine reliability IMO.
     
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  11. Jan 8, 2016 #9
    Superhauler

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    2ws,6nz, mbn are the popular ones. But don't be afraid of 5ek,6ts or 1lw serial # cat engines. Built right they will be trouble free for miles and miles.
     
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  12. Jan 8, 2016 #10
    Superhauler

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    Also 5ds,1mm or 7cz are the muscle motors. But are rare to find.
     
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