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Cat c13 in Pete

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by united972, Nov 6, 2021.

  1. Nov 6, 2021 #1
    united972

    united972 Light Load Member

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    Hi I was wondering if anyone had any experience pulling reefer or dry van with a cat c13 loaded 80k gross how does it pull on hills and mountains let’s say Oregon?

    What is the reliability of these engines
     
    united972, Nov 6, 2021
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  3. Nov 7, 2021 #2
    gerardo1961

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    Hi my c 13 kcb have 1592000 miles without rebuild @ 6.6 mpg i have this engine now 12 years(from 470000 miles) and still runing i have a Haneytuning 500 hp
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2021 #3
    gerardo1961

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    Pulling dryvan not heavy maximal 30k pds
     
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  5. Nov 8, 2021 #4
    little cat 500

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    c13 is bigger than a 12.7 Detroit why do ppl always think the c13 is weak can be well over 500hp
     
    little cat 500, Nov 8, 2021
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  7. Nov 8, 2021 #5
    MM71

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    can be turnt up pretty good with a non waste gate turbo ... just have to upgrade the CAC and Radiator to handle the extra heat. Should beat any of the newer motors up any hill as is.
     
    MM71, Nov 8, 2021
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  8. Nov 8, 2021 #6
    gerardo1961

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    C13 WITHOUT PROBLEM 700 HP
     
    gerardo1961, Nov 8, 2021
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    little cat 500 Thanks this.
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