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600 hp isx glider option.... anyone?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by V c2c, Jan 14, 2018.

  1. Jan 14, 2018 #1
    V c2c

    V c2c Light Load Member

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    Have seen a few of these out there now. I know Fitzgerald has the option, along with D&B. Anyone have any experience with them as far as in the gliders. Wondering how well the rebuild is compared 2 the cat or 60series. We are purchasing a glider this summer and trying 2 decide which option we want. The n14 is out, c15 and 60 both have pros and cons. Just wondering about the 600hp isx reman.
     
    V c2c, Jan 14, 2018
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  3. Jan 15, 2018 #2
    boneebone

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    The Signature 600 wasn't that great of a motor back when it was first introduced in the early 2000's, so I wouldn't think anything has changed with a reman.

    The N14 is the best out of all the electronic Cummins engines.

    The Series 60 would be the next best choice.
     
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  4. Jan 15, 2018 #3
    Tall Mike

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    I can’t speak for the reman, but...
    The ISX is a strong running good pulling motor when it’s not in the shop for emissions issues...I’ve driven several and they were strong runners.
    Deleted they will really get out there and run.
    Only drove one Signature 600 it was also in the shop a lot, when it wasn’t it was a strong runner.
    Fitzgerald built Series 60’s have been nothing but trouble for me and a guy I drove for a couple years ago...He bought 3 brand new, 2 of the 3 were rebuilt before 500k miles...The one I was driving before I quit was pushing oil at 300k, a rebuild on it was probably not far off.
    Currently in a N14 from Fitz it’s leaking oil but so far it’s been a decent motor.
    We just got some Cats in gliders waiting to see how they are.
    I never had any trouble with 3406e’s new but the reman thing has me a little concerned.


    Hope that helps YMMV !
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2018 #4
    V c2c

    V c2c Light Load Member

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    Ya I have heard of the problems with the 60s from them. I will be going with a factory rebuilt more then likely. Just wasn’t sure if anyone had seen one of these in a glider yet.
     
    V c2c, Jan 15, 2018
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    Tall Mike Thanks this.
  7. Jan 15, 2018 #5
    Oldironfan

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    Hope you own shares in Cummins if you buy an isx.
     
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  8. Jan 17, 2018 #6
    fortycalglock

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    I’m surprised there are enough pre-egr signature 600’s left to offer them. They were well known to ventilate blocks.
     
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