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460hp any good

Discussion in 'Volvo Forum' started by AUSSIE DAVE, Dec 19, 2011.

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  1. Dec 19, 2011 #1
    AUSSIE DAVE

    AUSSIE DAVE Road Train Member

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    hi all, im looking at buying a 2001 volvo, can you guys tell me if the 460hp engines are good or should i look at something else
     
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  3. Dec 19, 2011 #2
    American-Trucker

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    is it a Volvo Engine?



    American Trucker
     
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  4. Dec 20, 2011 #3
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    yep volvo engine
     
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  5. Dec 20, 2011 #4
    Infrared61ranger

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    Aussie Dave you are the most confused person on here one day you want a detroit and then your talking about Volvo 460. If you are pulling heavy haul why dont you look for trucks and motors that specialize in those departments. I think you just need some1 to talk to if thats the case just say that and we will talk to you.
     
    Infrared61ranger, Dec 20, 2011
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  7. Dec 20, 2011 #5
    Semi Crazy

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    I clicked this thread because I thought CAT 460........ nevermind.
     
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  8. Dec 20, 2011 #6
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    the problem is there are not anything suitable (price range) with a detroit in it for sale, but i have found there are a few volvos in my price range. i would prefer a detroit but looks like i have to settle for a volvo. p.s yes i could be a little confused, but i know i want a engine around the 450hp to 500hp
     
    AUSSIE DAVE, Dec 20, 2011
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  9. Dec 20, 2011 #7
    Infrared61ranger

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    for the weight you are trying to pull you need a 550hp or better and
     
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  10. Dec 20, 2011 #8
    rogueunh

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    I have a Volvo with a Cummins, love it.

    After hearing advice of others, I would stay away from the Volvo engines.
     
    rogueunh, Dec 20, 2011
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  11. Dec 20, 2011 #9
    AUSSIE DAVE

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    yep more hp is great, just want to keep fuel cost down also. 550hp with this weight would be like driving a car, i used to pull 215,000lbs with a 400hp mack back in the 1990s
     
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  12. Dec 20, 2011 #10
    98989

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    is that european volvo or maybe something imported from US and converted to rhd?

    did you consider to buy volvo fh/nh 15 with isx ?
     
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