2013 KW T800 to CAT C15 6NZ Swap.

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  1. CatExpress

    CatExpress Bobtail Member

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    Hello, All.

    My Father/Mother in laws 2013 KW T800 DayCab ISX15 engine went through two Head Gaskets, within a short period of time @ 500k miles total on the engine.
    Long story short the Liners were bouncing which Cracked the Block.
    Blue O Ring liner bore diameter 152MM are supposably notorious for cracked blocks because of its softer composition.
    Pink O Ring liners are 150MM in Diameter which is better than the blue o ring blocks.
    But still are Junk, we were told.

    So the hunt was on for a CAT C15 6NZ Engine.

    I know Mawk & Kustom offers Retro Fit wiring harnesses.

    But I am looking for someone with first hand experience in the swap and what it took to Convert the truck from a ISX15 to a CAT 6NZ.

    Such as...

    Removing the DEF media, SCR media(?) motor mounts, special fittings, Intercooler/Intake/exhaust piping, blocking certain lines, etc...

    Any help/Knowledge in this Matter will be Highly Appreciated.

    After the Conversion which will happen in a couple of weeks, I will do my best to state such steps in its process.
     
    Last edited: Dec 14, 2019
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  3. Roberts450

    Roberts450 Road Train Member

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    Talk to Kustom Truck. They’ll have all the answers you’re looking for I do believe.
     
  4. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    You do know that conversion is illegal?
     
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  5. Chubby Fly

    Chubby Fly Medium Load Member

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    Good qquestion. But im sure he knows. Best time to convert a epa truck is once the motor goes south. It’s a day cab so it’s highly unlikely he will be bothered by anyone.
     
  6. daf105paccar

    daf105paccar Road Train Member

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    Now it is his choice.;)
    He has the info.:)
     
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  7. Bakerman

    Bakerman Road Train Member

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    This guy has done the swap a number of times, his name is Eli, go ahead and give him a call.

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