looking for a little more HP: Big Cam 400 NTC BC3

Crimp the fuel return line,,,don't laugh, one of my 1st trucking jobs in the 70's, ran BC's and part of the PM was to check the return line, I'd say, 90% of all the trucks I drove had a BC. You'll never get the power out of a BC like a Cat or new Detroit, without blowing it to smithereens, SO, do like I did, baby that sucker, and 400grand EASY, no problem, and sit back and let "The Columbus Vibrator" do all the work.

 

Lots of those in the Patch running 215-220psi and those things are abused from the minute they start them. Operator is a big factor in whether they live or not but I think application plays into it too. The guys I knew with BC3’s in train tractors had temperature issues with them from day one at factory settings. Cooling system on the 3’s didn’t seem to be up to really high load factors. They ran hotter than my Cats did. Makes me wonder if it was oil temp as much as rail pressure wiping out the cams. Never heard about temp and cam issues with the 1’s and 2’s in train tractors.

 

That's one of the best looking FLDs I've ever seen. Congratulations on the new ride!

 

Bet you’re glad it’s in your yard now…been there done that.
Looks nice and clean in general
Kinda interesting that it’s got an old style canister fuel filter
That turbo can’t be to old either
I still think the air to air is worth it I have done it to both a big cam and a small cam and It made a difference in how they pulled. Exhaust temp also came down to until I added more fuel. I know it was mentioned that they are made to run on warm air and I would agree that the trucks I have switched smoke a little more when idling in the cold but it’s no worse than my 290 with no cooler. Never know on the aftermarket injectors might be great or might last a couple runs
Did they say what brand

 

I run one just like that one
It’s paid for and works fine I ended up putting a metal bowl on mine because the plastic one cracked and couldn’t seem to find a replacement
Might just check fuel pressure first

 

Ehhh, great points made here. BUT Seen NTA420 small cams live well at 295lbs of fuel pressure.

Its on you as a driver, I'd install a HT60 turbo, 3° degree retarded key way, 2450rpm gov setting. BIGGEST supply lines you can afford, no 90° fittings. 30% over stock on pump and install a boost and pyro gauge. Drive it off the gauges and like you have a egg under the pedal. Still perk it up and be affordable if you keep your foot out of it.

 

OH BTW a 1800 rpm, you best be looking for another gear. Do not lug it.

 

I think those are really free flowing injectors
I have a set I was thinking about putting in my w9 but not real high on my list
I also have mine set for 2500+ rpm to get full fuel to 2200 makes a big difference