2013 Columbia spec'ing

I didn't know if the rears had been made stronger through the years or not. Around 10 or more years ago 1350-1450 ft lbs was about all you could put on them, and you also needed larger driveshafts to handle the high torque needed to get them moving.

 

What's the idea behind the higher thermostat rating?

 

So what kind of oil temperatures do you think you'll be looking at with that setup? I had read about waterless coolant before, but never really thought about it much.

 

Only real drawback to the "airplane gears" is IF you are heavy and are constanly backing on inclines it really makes reverse fast.

We ran direct drive trannies right up until we went auto-shifts.

 

Mummn I like the ideas for fuel economy ..but you must not have hills out where you are.. i don't know if i could run a 2.64 direct out in the Northeast, or west?..I'm used to a 18 speed and 4.10's, and that works hard to get up hills... are you looking to run a tag axle / single drive, super singles etc?...looking into a glider myelf..but at a Argosy. does your dealer have a price sheet for them?...
Thanks,
Deo

 

What kind of life expectancy will you have with the 12.7 reman? I assume it can be rebuilt?

 

My gauges, which I guess are the same as yours will be. Mine has the Heritage interior, which the dealer said was well worth it...apparently.

This was in Utah IIRC, on I15 where the limit is 80.
I looked into the gliders myself years ago, as I absolutely loved my old S60 motor. I now have the MBE with a blocked off EGR, so not a lot of difference emission wise. I do miss the power though.
There are a few drawbacks to the gliders, but running where you do it shouldn't be an issue. Some states even give you a hard time registering them IIRC...

Martin

 

my two cents is this is a gret idea. However they are about to level some standards on trucks, emissions etc and put in place some regulations that may cause trouble going this route. They have E.G.R standards now and exhaust systems with sensors, catalytic converters that will prove difficult to overcome. Word has it that the government will be looking to cut plating trucks if they are too old or not compliant with current laws. Best of luck to ya though, hope your truck works out!!