Getting more horse power out of a Detroit 60

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  1. Mar 16, 2021 #1
    CGYMIKE

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    Does anyone have any experience with turning up a detroit 60? Whats all involved in getting some more power out of this motor?
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2021 #2
    DUNE-T

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    What's the model number and HP you have now? Usually it's just a tune, turbo and injectors, depending how much power you want to gain
     
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  4. Mar 17, 2021 #3
    MTN Boomer

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    Very easy, just go to a tuner, . How much you can increase it depends on the engine
     
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  5. Mar 17, 2021 #4
    CGYMIKE

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    I would have to double check but I believe its the 12.7L its on a 2008 frieghtliner daycab. Its got a delete already been done on it
     
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  7. Mar 17, 2021 #5
    CGYMIKE

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    Well I believe its a 12.7L 2008 detroit 60. Im just wondering if theres a way to crank this thing up. Seems to be dragging its ##* around everywhere. Cant even pull an empty 40’ down the highway in some wind.
     
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  8. Mar 17, 2021 #6
    CGYMIKE

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    More or less just looking for an estimated cost to turn it up.
     
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  9. Mar 17, 2021 #7
    MTN Boomer

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    I had it done, less than $ 500., just checks the ECM and makes a change in the settings, Not all tuners are the same, Diesell Doc. Effingham Illinois
     
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  10. Mar 18, 2021 #8
    Bean Jr.

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    They did mine. Runs great now.
     
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  11. Mar 18, 2021 #9
    Rideandrepair

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    Need to make sure there’s not an underlying problem. Maybe run overhead, check ata cooler for leaks.
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2021 #10
    canadianredneck

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    run from anything Diesel doctor. A good tune is a LOT more than 500. Pittsburgh power would be a great start. 2008 came with a 14l detroit. A completely different animal. First thing is to test you Charge air cooler. If it is a 14l. make sure the vpod is calibrated correctly.
     
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