12.7 Horsepower increase

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by LB9900i, Apr 8, 2020.

  1. mtntopbound

    mtntopbound Bobtail Member

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    Call Erich at ss60 performance tell him what you have and what you want, he will talk shop with you very knowledgeable. If he doesn’t answer leave a message he’ll call you back.
     
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  3. LB9900i

    LB9900i Bobtail Member

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    Upper 7's for fuel mileage?? If I could achieve anything close to that, it would make my engine rebuild easy to pay for. I pull cattle pot or flatbed with round hay bales. Lucky to get over 5, if it's windy, lower 4's.
     
  4. LB9900i

    LB9900i Bobtail Member

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    I called Erich on Monday and left a message, haven't heard from him.
     
  5. mtntopbound

    mtntopbound Bobtail Member

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    Maybe he’ll get back to you soon. My truck is an 80 flc flat top and I pull flatbed and step deck. Some may call bs on my fuel numbers, but I am not trying to prove or sell anything, just saying it works good for me . 75k miles last year 7.6 mpg average.
     
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  6. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    From what I’ve researched, you’re mk engine doesn’t have coolers, but block is drilled and capped. New OH kit comes with new cooler nozzles. I think you also have 16.5 pistons.
     
  7. 410Trucker

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    My 12.7 had a 5195 cam & 4970 injectors...that tune produced 697/2190 at the crank on the dyno. It was just torn apart for a bullgear issue & I switched cams. I went to a 5526 cam & the it jumped to 799/2850. But it needs to be retuned so I don't burn up any pistons because they're only OEM grade.
     
  8. nikmirbre

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    I have a 12.7 in my glider. Guy I spoke with today says get marine injectors and marine cams.... would that be better for an upgrade or a Bully dog power box?
     
  9. LB9900i

    LB9900i Bobtail Member

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    5526 cam? I thought the 5195 and the 4912 were the only 2 options for a 12.7.
     
  10. LB9900i

    LB9900i Bobtail Member

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    I don't have experience with the marine parts to offer advise.
     
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  11. LB9900i

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    410Trucker, You getting high pyro with your current setup?
     
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