07'international 9900 cat

I run my big 86" studio with a 290" wb and im able to scale 43,500 on a old heavy spread, like MM said ill sell ya mine, single turbo kitty cat and all, power and millage

 

LOL no problem, i want to get back into a Peterbilt, which is my secret love!

 

I don't think I'll ever own another detroit after my last one but amen on the single huffer cat. Are the 430/470 series 60's any different than the 500's? or is it just bigger injectors or different software in the ecu?

 

Some had different turbos and different injectors, detroit will tell ya a 430 wont go to 500, but it will go there and then some, there was a 430/500 rating i think. I have seen some heavy hitting 'troits, that blew through a 2250 clutch, its all in how you take care of them, they are way better than the cumaparts.

 

my .02 on binders my partner had an 06 we used out in the oil patch and the only real proplem was its plastic coolant tank and it takes three trips to get the right parts most times

 

Could someone explain what a glider kit is please.

Nero

 

Glider kit is a complete new truck minus the drive train, meaning frame, cab, cooling system, wiring, etc - everything but the motor, trans and rears. Today only Freightliner, Western Star and Peterbilt offer them.

You order or buy the kit of your choice ready to accept the engine of your choice, then you install the drive train. There is a company that supports this forum that builds gliders with rebuilt components with warranty and offers financing as well. Many guys are moving this way to allow them the option of having a new truck without the new truck EPA restrictions, mostly 07 and later, which are giving lots of problems and poor fuel mileage.

I drove a KW w900A glider kit many years ago. I found it to be only as good as the people who put it together and the components they used. I'm sure things have improved since that '79 model. My point is - if you consider buying a glider kit that's built, be sure to do your homework about the history of the quality of the build and components used.

 

i drove a detriot for a while and yes they can make over 500hp i drove one that was rated 430/500 and it was up to 500 and it rolled, i loved it

right now im in a Volvo w/volvo power , ill be honest it doesnt do to bad for a d12 465hp but it could do better

although i want w-9 with a n-14 cummins or a single turbo cat with an 18 spd

 

I broke my 06 9400 yesterday and juped in an 07 9900 daycab with a cat. Nice truck but it is a fuel drinking sob... no offense 550