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Any old timers saw this engine in a truck? CAT 3408

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Midwest Trucker, Sep 21, 2018.

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  1. Sep 21, 2018 #11
    x1Heavy

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    I miss the smoke. It was one of the greatest indicators of how the engine was feeling in those days.

    They not only stole the smoke with the ever tight emissions rules but also the chug.
     
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  3. Sep 21, 2018 #12
    x1Heavy

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    Nice land. A little jealousy going on lolz.
     
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  4. Sep 21, 2018 #13
    Midwest Trucker

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    God I LOVE these old stories! Puts bumps on my arms. X1heavy I learned to shift/drive on an old 74 autocar. Spring ride and the whole bit. Loved that truck. I’ll get you a pic of it at some point.

    Here is the passenger side and top view of that 3408 cat. I find it very neat how the turbo is placed behind the engine. So cool.
     

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  5. Sep 21, 2018 #14
    tommymonza

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    Torque and HP at what RPM?
     
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  7. Sep 22, 2018 #15
    Midwest Trucker

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    This particular one is said to be maximum tuned and fueled up and produced 800hp. No idea on torque/rpm.
     
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  8. Sep 22, 2018 #16
    tommymonza

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    How many cubes? 2 stroke?
     
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  9. Sep 22, 2018 #17
    x1Heavy

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    I don't know.

    That's a littl much.
     
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  10. Sep 22, 2018 #18
    Cam Roberts

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    Plus they never made jakes for that motor. So where’s the fun at if you can’t let em rip with 8” straight pipes
     
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  11. Sep 22, 2018 #19
    wore out

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    Most were 450hp from the factory at 1098 CID.

    To say they were cut back is an understatement. Some fast easy hp back in the day was put a set of 3421 nozzles out of a 3406B in them. Give it a little timing and some fuel.



    The sound of them old V-8's coming to life is unmistakable.
     
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  12. Sep 22, 2018 #20
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    Had on in a Peterbilt. Loved fuel
     
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