I am looking at a Lone star transportation truck T660 with a 9 speed (convertable to 13 speed)
the following specs of the the truck is 450 HP, 3;42 rears, Paccar motor MX13
What cost would i be looking at to convert to a 13 speed?
If converted, will i have to change anything else far as HP and rears?
I wanted to kick HP up to 485 as i will be running dry van mostly midwest and southeast region.
Average load pulling will be about 30k
T660 9 speed converting to 13 speed
Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by shostoppa, Nov 24, 2020.
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Have to shorten the driveshaft. A good shop can do, or send it out. Far as cost don't know. I had it done to my cabover but was awhile back. Obviously your shifter knob will be changed also with the air lines for your splitter.
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Well i will just convert over to 13 speed once i get itstillwurkin Thanks this. -
I dont know how to move the post over
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Its a convertible. Put a different shift knob on it and a couple other goodies. You aren't changing anything on the transmission.Last edited: Nov 24, 2020
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If the said transmission is an RTOC 16909 the transmission needs about 10 feet of 5/32 airline and a 13 speed shift knob Eaton part number A6913.
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Should've mentioned. When mine was done thats all i changed. Same rears etc don't think you will have a issue. Run it and see how it does. Someone may be able to give you a estimated cost. IMO just visit a reputable shop(s) and get an idea of cost. Just guessing probably 3k. Don't really know.
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Still have to shorten 1st driveshaft as adding (back half) takes up some room. Makes the whole thing longer.
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A true convertible (assuming that's what OP has) does not require the replacement of the aux section. Its already a 13 speed that has the splits locked out.stillwurkin, Goodysnap, haycarter and 5 others Thank this.
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