C-15 or C-16

You should check the line bore and also replace the balancer.

 

what kind of balancer, cat pdi?????????????????????

 

Hi guys, I have a couple of questions about converting a C15 to a C16 or even a C18. Are there any hard parts that need changed other than rods and pistons, like cam, head, etc??? Will a stock radiator support cooling it? What kind of HP/torque will be produced? Thanks

 

PDI's harmonic damper is a Vibratech Damper. These are the best money can buy and cheaper than replacing it with a stocker. If interested I can get you a price on it, just Pm me.

 

Nothing is ever easy.... I suppose the C18 stroke would slow rpm's down, as you said. But seems like a 5.4-5.5 bore would allow for better liners? I would think the combination would make a real torque monster?...
Thanks again for the info Far Call..........

 

To go from a C15 to C16 you change crank,rods, pistons, turbo and ECM flash file, everthing else is the same (for a stock 600hp C16).
To convert a C15 to C18 is a little more complicated, same as above plus cam and injectors, if you add twin turbos you can have up to 950hp with factory hardware/software.

 

hahahah Definably different part numbers and slightly different crown deign but all made by Mahle.
The later Signature engines are quite strong compared to earlier hand grenades but I just cant get my head around their design and from a mechanical point of view i would take a Cat anyday and make it sing.

 

Signatures?

their signature move is to put a rod out the block...

Im afraid to even run mine at the factory 620hp.. it sits at 580.

I want a Kitty again ######

 

I thought Cats dampners were from Vibratech,they supply Det.Diesel and have for many years.