Maxforce opinion

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  1. muthertrucker210

    muthertrucker210 Bobtail Member

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    So I have been talking to a buddy who has been a mechanic at freightliner for 10+ yrs about the maxforce engine. He tells me that after deleting the emissions, the motors are good to go. I am looking to buy my 1st truck soon and the great deals I see on the 2012-2013 prostars keep catching my eye.

    So for a guy looking for their 1st truck should I give it a shot or pick up a freightshaker with a detroit?
     
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  3. poppapump1332

    poppapump1332 Road Train Member

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    yes,that's what I heard too!
     
  4. Tb0n3

    Tb0n3 Road Train Member

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    Well, you'll never be able to sell it after delete and you'll be screwed if caught.
     
  5. Chinatown

    Chinatown Road Train Member

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    Unlikely to be caught; thousands of them running the roads. Don't sell or trade it; put a million miles on it then park it beside the house and use it for a man cave. Watch ball games and drink beer and scan the Playboy magazines.
     
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  6. KB3MMX

    KB3MMX Road Train Member

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    Yeah lol!!

    I think they're made my MAN diesel for international weren't they?

    That's a very very good engine mfg generally speaking... as usual all the emissions junk is what kills modern motors
     
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  7. muthertrucker210

    muthertrucker210 Bobtail Member

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    So if you could pick up a 2013 for $15k with 500k and get the delete, you "should" have a reliable engine after? Heck I'm just looking for it to make it a year and after that I may upgrade. I know small things will come up and need replaced, but my concern is the heart of the truck lol.
     
  8. Diesel Dave

    Diesel Dave Last Few of the OUTLAWS

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    Another “Maxxforce” thread. How many does that make it now, 1001 or more ?
    Seems the new members don’t read the rules before starting new threads.
     
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  9. Crude Truckin'

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    Just so you know, "emissions modification" is a sore subject on TTR.
     
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  10. Brandt

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    Maxxforce is the worse engine ever made, have you seen some of the lawsuits. Tennessee jury awarded a trucking company 30.8 million dollars.
     
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  11. Heavyd

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    The core engine is actually great. 99% of the problems are emissions related. I don't recommend deletes, they are illegal. Low to no enforcement today doesn't make it legal or mean they won't crack down one day. Dealers are not allowed to touch them. So once you alter one, you better have a plan in place in case you need service. Like mentioned, you are also stuck with it, you could never sell it.
     
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