how would this truck do

I drove a 06 379 with a 475 twin turbo turned to a 490 with a 10 spd and 3.36's now i had 24.5lps and that thing would pull its arse off and i pulled a hopper and a reefer so i stayed heavy like you. It was set to 1800 torque too. Hard puller and would run out at 113 at 2150. I wouldnt be scared of this set up

 

I hate 10 speeds. So nothing good to say about that. Beyond that...sounds good. If nothing else, ask if they will switch out the trans and add on the difference to the price.

 

I agree, the 10spd is the only part I'd hate. 13 or 18 is the only way for me. Other than that it sounds good.

Anyone know what the actual price difference there is between the 10spd and say a 13 when ordered new? I know there is almost ZERO difference in weight (like less than 100lbs)

 

Is it a convertible 10? You can check if you get the eaton part number. If I remember correctly the double overdrive 10s are actually blocked 13s.

 

I know I looked at a truck with a 10 speed and they wanted $2k to drop in a reman 18 spd....and they keep the 10. At any rate ditch out the 10 for a 13 or an 18 like Jfaulk99 says. Anything less than a 13 is frickin useless!

 

$51,900 sounds way too high for a 387 to me.

 

I don't know a thing about plastic pete's, but here is a link to compare:
http://www.truckpaper.com/list/list...ETERBILT&mdlx=exact&bcatid=27&Pref=0&scf=true

Yeah, I was finding 2006s for around $40k and sometimes less on that link.