12.7 Detroit

12.7s are quite possibly the best engine ever made. Great dependability and good fuel mileage. And when they do break, parts are easy to find, cheap, and the engine is stupid simple to work on.

 

Last time I drove a 99 w 900 was in 99 for Harold Ives.forget what it weighs.a Lil more than the fld.fill one tank with water and kink the fuel line might get you a few more pounds.if they don't catch it.

 

About 2200 for the kit, another 350ish for rod and main bearings. And a solid 3 days if you've never done one before. Slight chance of needing to get someone out to cut the counter bores.. that will run ya about 1500 more. That's basic inframe costs with oem parts. New remanned head 1850. 1500 for a 6 pack injectors. 800ish for a new borg warner turbo.

 

Been driving my 08 379 with 550 cat since new.had a few bugs to work out as all new trucks do but it was all under warranty. 640,000 changed clutch twice other than tires and brakes and a wheel bearing or two haven't had a problem worth mentioning. I run local on flat ground. Truck has never seen a mountain. I can assure you I'll still be updating within the next couple of years though regardless. Dot knows a 20 year old truck when they see one and treat them accordingly down here.

 

Same here, with respect and reverence.

 

Lol my kenworth is a 1993. The Freightliner is a 1994 and my pickup is a 1975. All three will go across country without any issues or payments.

My business partner drives a 1975 359 Pete