Difference between 378 and 379 Petes

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by Kansas, May 7, 2012.

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  1. May 8, 2012 #11
    Kansas

    Kansas Road Train Member

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    Thats the part thats annoying me. They have heavier axles in them, but why in the hell do 90% of them have freaking 10speeds. That makes no sense to me. Youd think theyd all have 13 or 18's
     
    Kansas, May 8, 2012
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  3. May 8, 2012 #12
    2bit

    2bit Light Load Member

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    Or an 8LL. Most likely the guys buying them don't drive them and the 8LL and 9 speed are cheaper.
     
    2bit, May 8, 2012
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  4. May 11, 2012 #13
    Gambi80

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    I have a 2000 378 with 12/40 axles, 18sp, air-trac, big block, dual cans/pipes...that I'd sell for not cheap. lol
     
    Gambi80, May 11, 2012
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  5. May 11, 2012 #14
    Caterpillar Cowboy

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    My 96 378 runs the exhaust under the frame
     
    Caterpillar Cowboy, May 11, 2012
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  7. May 11, 2012 #15
    zx12guy

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    My 99 378 exhaust runs under frame too, 12/46 axles, hendrickson,475 e model, had a 10spd
     
    zx12guy, May 11, 2012
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