New truck Decisions......
#21
10-19-2010, 04:49 PM
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 778
The NEW Coranado's look even better, he's still getting the old body styles.
#22
10-20-2010, 04:03 AM
I have been thinking about that too. I tend to think a PRE-BOTH would be best.... say a nice 1985-1999 6NZ engine?
I don't want a SCR motor due to everyone I know (not just a few guys, but about 25) have a lot of problems with the RE-GEN systems, they say half the time they don't work and the other half they kick on right when comming to a mountian pass just about the right spot where the engine derates and you have to down-shift 3 gears LOL If you're getting that performance out of your current truck, I kind of like the idea of sinking some money into it. You can stretch the frame (if needed) and add a bigger bunk, then completely redo the interior. Sounds like your drivetrain is good. Shoot, even add a custom hood and some paint and you'd have a unique truck without sacrificing performance.
#23
10-20-2010, 05:17 AM
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 778
Nothing wrong with staying pre-'02 emissions. Though you have to keep an eye on CA if you run there. As far as I know, the SCR engines have pretty much done away with regens. It was the '07-'09s that had all the regen problems. They were putting '09 engines in almost all 2010 trucks right up until a month or so ago...maybe that confused some folks. SCR requires the urea.
If you're getting that performance out of your current truck, I kind of like the idea of sinking some money into it. You can stretch the frame (if needed) and add a bigger bunk, then completely redo the interior. Sounds like your drivetrain is good. Shoot, even add a custom hood and some paint and you'd have a unique truck without sacrificing performance. I have decided to just put the $$$ into the current truck. I spoke with ICT and I'm taking the rig there tomorrow for them to check it out. They said they can probably fit one of there Pete Unibuilt cabs onto my truck and make it look factory. This would add a TON of room plus a fridge and other cabinets. Then paint it something 2-tone and the frame, all for under $25k...... then I'm going to add a tri-pac and some of those Road-Works shocks at the corners and see how she does. Prob swap the 3.90's for some 3.55's. tghen next spring, go for an out-of-frame overhaul on the engine and a new clutch and call it a day.
#24
10-25-2010, 10:40 AM
Good tip, thanks. I might get those. I talked to my CAT mechanic this morning about getting a new truck and he said, "These 2010 trucks have too many problems." So, I might keep my 2004 truck for a couple of years - till all the emission bugs are worked out.
#25
10-26-2010, 10:49 AM
Check out Fitzgerald Glider Kits: they can build you a brand new truck based on a Pete or Coronado glider kit, with a PRE-EMISSIONS engine. They do financing too... I'm tempted myself...
#26
10-26-2010, 06:01 PM
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: NW Indiana
Posts: 778
Check out Fitzgerald Glider Kits: they can build you a brand new truck based on a Pete or Coronado glider kit, with a PRE-EMISSIONS engine. They do financing too... I'm tempted myself...
#27
10-26-2010, 07:32 PM
why is it you fellas are against new trucks with new style motors ,your main concern in america seems to be fuel and that wat these motors and trucks are about i thought .i not saying i brainy our fuel is $1.25 a litre at garage contract price bit cheaper
#28
10-27-2010, 04:22 AM
Supposedly the new Paccar engine is doing really well according to the comments from actual drivers in the stories I have read. I bought an 08 389 flat top. It has the Cat C15 in it, we'll see how it works out, but if it is anything like the pain in the ***** it was getting this truck it could the worse decision I ever made!
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#29
10-27-2010, 04:41 AM
 anyway. you CAN do EGR but he told me that he mainly does 2003 motors. he also said if you want a 318 detroit he'll order a truck wired up for one. now thats intresting!
#30
10-27-2010, 08:25 AM
Supposedly the new Paccar engine is doing really well according to the comments from actual drivers in the stories I have read. I bought an 08 389 flat top. It has the Cat C15 in it, we'll see how it works out, but if it is anything like the pain in the ***** it was getting this truck it could the worse decision I ever made!
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