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Feedback on a Cat C13

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by nightgunner, Nov 2, 2016.

  1. Nov 2, 2016 #1
    nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    Folks,I have my eye on a 2006 Int. 9400i with the C13 in it. ECM shows 1.1m paperwork shows in-frame at 800k. Dyno shows 423hp from 450 on the block. Good oil Pressure, good low blow-by, and well maintained. I have owned DT Ser 60 and DD13 in the past but never a C13. Truck is in great shape, set-up for flats(my preference), what I would like to know is what can expect from this engine potentially?

    Any help would be good, thanks!
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2016 #2
    Lostkeys

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    Sounds like my exact setup. I assume KCB C13? I o/h mine @700k. Mine used to drink oil @2 gal/wk but that was from bad liners per cat. I use 2 maybe 3 gal in 18k miles. Which o/h? Cat Platinum? Call cat w/ eng serial number and see what warranty history they have for it.
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2016 #3
    nightgunner

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    That's a great idea,thanks! Are there any things to be on the lookout for? So far I feel pretty confident with the truck.ECM is showing a lifetime average of just over 7mpg (works for me).
    Yes, Serial number is KCB 33XXX
     
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  5. Nov 2, 2016 #4
    Lostkeys

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    Assuming 3.36 rears and 10 spd. The truck will get the job done but u wont win any up hill races. Check engine harness that runs from ecm to firewall over the valve cover. There are 2 brackets that hold harness over the valve cover. Cut the zip tie and pull the plastic cover back and make sure that the harness didnt rub through on the right hand (pass side) bracket. Find out when the intake actuator valves (all 3) were replaced. How much eng warranty is left?
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2016 #5
    gerardo1961

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    I run 7 year(720000) my columbia with c 13.kcb now 1190000 and still running mpg 6.6-7 after rebuild head with new gasket.my only problem with this engine was coolantleaking(hoses) bigest repair was new cylinderpack and booth turbos.for my the best engine only this is my opinion
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2016 #6
    Lostkeys

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    I'll second the coolant leaks.
     
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  9. Nov 2, 2016 #7
    gerardo1961

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    10 speed.3.36
     
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