Cummins KTA-600. RACE motor?

RPM isn't a problem with a K........3400RPM is easy......you really need to look for a QSK19..........this is the modern version of the KTA. The block is stronger.......the heads are better........the problem is money. These motors bring BIG $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!!! Whether it's a K or a Q

Hp............1000 is very easy..........1600 takes a little work.........more than this can still be had with the PT fuel system if you know who to talk with and have the $$$$$$ to build it.

 

Their not that old. They are an industrial engine. The only thing I have seen them on are wood grinders and chippers. ( Im sure their used on other things to ). They are 19 liters. The Silver bullet Mack pulling truck runs one and Dana Lindseys Red Hot and Rollin puller has one to. ( I think? ) Tom Lindsey with the Built for Bussiness pulling truck runs a Kt 600 that is rumored to be the most powerful truck on the Big Rig pulling series at around 4000HP. Tom is Known as the DIESEL DOCTOR and knows how to make a Cummins run. I will try to find contact info for Tom and post it.

 

Check out www.hotrodsemis.com. Tom is from Duncansville PA. Couldn't find a phone # but im sure information can get you the number for Tom Lindseys Diesel Repair.

 

Did more reserch. 814-695-1040

 

Both the K19/KT600 and QSK can make good power with the proper tweaks. Running over 3,000rpm can get a bit hairy (most super street pulling classes won't let you run over 3,000rpm - Hot-rod/modified classes can go higher). Make sure you have the crank balanced and use a blow-proof/centrifugal clutch if you're shooting for over 1,000hp. A modified PT system can get you over the 1,000HP mark, but there are other options. Tom is the man when it comes to these Cummins motors - nobody builds 'em like he can.

 

Where was this information when I had a brand new KT600 in 1979 that never ran worth a sh#t and no one could say why...... 350's could out pull it!