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So , this should be the 5235915 injector.

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As much as I hear about the Fitzgerald Chinese parts disasters, which seems to be rampant. No one ever knows the actual brand of the parts. A good rebuild kit for a 12.7 can be had for $2000, a head $2000, and injectors $2000. Maybe a little less. So $5700, is very comparable to others. DD kit might be $2600, including rod and mains, which cost extra, The aftermarket kits are mostly just as good. I used the FP Diesel Kit. Made in America. $1900. Best to avoid aftermarket heads, I’ve been told. Sometimes they’re milled too much, causing problems. More important is the quality of the work done. Cutting the block, getting protrusion heights correct. A quick change of parts, and crossing of the fingers, is usually the causes of failures. You should be able to get a quality inframe, for about $11k, with labor. Just under $14k with bull gear.I don’t know anything about ATL, other than their advertising. If your in Texas, M&D distributers has the FP Kit for $1890, includes bearings. Free shipping. They may know some good local mechanics, that do overhauls. The kit made by Mahle, is a little bit more. Includes original DD pistons. Clevite bearings. Though some say they’re made in China. Don’t really know, but my neighbor used the Mahle kit, and it’s done good so far, after 2 yrs. Look up Mahle, and FP Diesel ( Federal Mogul). Read all about it. Top notch technology from both.Just be sure to use a DD reman head. Usually $2100, cheaper through Freightliner Dealer, than a DD Dealer. Again, Freightliner in Houston, has pretty good prices. Sometimes by opening an account, you can get a decent discount. Injectors are often on sale as a 6 pack, for $2100, or less.
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Has any one tried FP From federal mogul company rebuild kids, how is it? Is there any good products apart from FP, I do understand that dealership has oem but I do not want to go through that route because I can't afford it now. I have Detroit 60 series 2001 engine. I need an input from trucker's who has used any inframed aftermarket kits that are made and engineered in the united States and what's your input so that I can made a well informed decision. Thanks you all

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Has any one tried FP From federal mogul company rebuild kids, how is it? Is there any good products apart from FP, I do understand that dealership has oem but I do not want to go through that route because I can't afford it now. I have Detroit 60 series 2001 engine. I need an input from trucker's who has used any inframed aftermarket kits that are made and engineered in the united States and what's your input so that I can made a well informed decision. Thanks you all
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Has any one tried FP From federal mogul company rebuild kids, how is it? Is there any good products apart from FP, I do understand that dealership has oem but I do not want to go through that route because I can't afford it now. I have Detroit 60 series 2001 engine. I need an input from trucker's who has used any inframed aftermarket kits that are made and engineered in the united States and what's your input so that I can made a well informed decision. Thanks you all
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rebuilt my detroit with mahle kit from heavy duty kits/FL. to early to tell as i have ran 30.000 miles only but so far so good.i guess mahle makes parts for detroit.

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rebuilt my detroit with mahle kit from heavy duty kits/FL. to early to tell as i have ran 30.000 miles only but so far so good.i guess mahle makes parts for detroit.
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Has any one tried FP From federal mogul company rebuild kids, how is it? Is there any good products apart from FP, I do understand that dealership has oem but I do not want to go through that route because I can't afford it now. I have Detroit 60 series 2001 engine. I need an input from trucker's who has used any inframed aftermarket kits that are made and engineered in the united States and what's your input so that I can made a well informed decision. Thanks you all
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So far so good. 50k miles. Rings sealed up pretty good right from the beginning. No oil slobber from exhaust at all. My OEM rebuild on last Truck slobbered oil for about 1000 miles after the inframe, till rings/liners matched up a bit. It’s common. This kit never happened though. Seems to be good so far. Hoping for increased mpg, soon. It used some oil for the first 20-25k. That’s normal. It hasn’t used much since. Think it’s almost broke in.

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So far so good. 50k miles. Rings sealed up pretty good right from the beginning. No oil slobber from exhaust at all. My OEM rebuild on last Truck slobbered oil for about 1000 miles after the inframe, till rings/liners matched up a bit. It’s common. This kit never happened though. Seems to be good so far. Hoping for increased mpg, soon. It used some oil for the first 20-25k. That’s normal. It hasn’t used much since. Think it’s almost broke in.
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mine used a little oil at the beginning . The only thing that bothers me is the little smoke from the breather tube lol....i guess is a detroit thing

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That explains a lot! It was rebuilt using pai parts. Notice the wear on the bearing with only 290k miles! Garbage
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The top bearing always wears more, also that is not poor quality parts but timing.

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The top bearing always wears more, also that is not poor quality parts but timing.
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truck had a stock 500hp tune and only 290.000 miles... 950.000 miles when i rebuilt a cat and all bearings were in better shape.

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