Peterbilt vs Kenworth

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by DL550CAT, Jun 22, 2017.

  1. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    Not so much. I can get by running under the local exemption. If the dingalings down south at corporate will let me. It's about a dozen times a year I get stuck out over night. And it seems they come in spurts if I do one night I'll do three. Sleeping in that W9 day cab was murder on my knees.
    My ACERT was 680hp to the ground this one is now 700+ to the ground. The ACERT would have great power and throttle response in the 12-1700 range this thing starts out low and just keeps building it comes alive about 15 and plus like crazy at 1900. Just take some getting used to.
    My biggest complaint with this truck is the air trac. I'd take the AG 400/460 any day over it. One of these days when I'm looking to spend money maybe I'll look into putting Hendrickson under it. Until, then I'll work on wearing out the power divider and axle lock switches.
     
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  3. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    Nope... maybe on the dyno but not where it counts.
    It cost me twice as much to mod the 6NZ and I think the ACERT modded runs a lot better.
     
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  4. DL550CAT

    DL550CAT Road Train Member

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    Yeah right. I spent over 6 months looking for a truck with these specs. I got exactly what I was looking for....... just disappointed. And yes it is just the suspension. It has very little articulation.
     
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    Ya you nailed it on tgh lack of articulation on the air track. Mine will spin a little going into a driveway lol you can raise the ride height a little to gain a but more flex. At stock ride height mine only has 3-4 inches of travel.
     
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    My driveway is one place I notice it too. My W9 would only need to hit the power divider if I was loaded. The Pete needs the power divider empty and full locked loaded.
     
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