What motor do you want ?

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  1. Aug 24, 2011 #1
    KRAKAJACKJONSON

    KRAKAJACKJONSON Medium Load Member

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    So what is the motor of choice now that cats are dead. Back when i drove west coast the big cats ruled the interstate, cummins is a high rpm motor before it will pull and some say the big detroit d-16 falls on its face after 1500 rpms. Cummins never had a motor that would out pull a c-16 600hp cat.
     
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  3. Aug 24, 2011 #2
    Old Man

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    Guess you never had a KTA 600.
     
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    puncher

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    And around,and around, and around we go.
     
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    dieselguy84

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    Cats were always known for having to turn more to produce the same torque Cummins did at lower Rs.... I dont get this info... or maybe you were dealing with a very specific low HP Cummins....?
     
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    WitchingHour

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    DD60, N14, 3406E, ISX, C13, C15, C16... I can work with them all. The motor I absolutely DO NOT want is the Volvo D16. Powerful motor, but much too problematic for my liking. I would only use a Mack E7 for a vocational truck application, and would probably avoid the E9, as well - it's a fantastic motor, but a very uncommon one. I'd want something where I knew I could get parts for it if I needed them.
     
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  8. Aug 24, 2011 #6
    Dryver

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    I want a motor that runs on water instead of diesel, makes 700hp, never needs a top end, never needs an oil change, will get 100mpg from that water and goes 5mil between rebuilds. I think TransAM promises this with every new lease.
     
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  9. Aug 24, 2011 #7
    Jfaulk99

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    Now that I don't doubt!:biggrin_2559:
     
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    WCM

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    I ran cats all my life and sure do love them but i have a 515 det and it does a good job..Im just saying
     
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    SHO-TYME

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    I'll just keep stuffing parts in my CAT, when it's outlawed, I'll quit.
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2011 #10
    heavyhaulerss

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    ser 60 detroit
     
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