drove a 2008 ISX today........
Some of you may recall I was shopping for a used truck a while ago. Well not any more. Last week we took delivery of a 2008 T600/13spd/ISX 485hp.
I made a delivery with it today. I put about 425 miles on it and I have to say I LIKE. It seems to like to lug...I'd say it's happy with ~200 rpm less than anything else I've driven, but mostly I'm impressed with the WIDE power band. The torque curve on this thing must be a straight line. it's like driving an automatic compared to the 2001 models. |
I drove one briefly and I LOVED it. It would only turn 1700 rpm, and that was absolutely all it needed. What an engine.
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Re: drove a 2008 ISX today........
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Ya as far as I know it's a 660 now as of 2008.
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When did the T660 officially go into production? Could Kenworth have cobbled together a few late T600's in order to get rid of their T600 hoods and other parts for diehard T600 fans? :wink:
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I was under the impression that the t600 was not compatible with 2008 engine architecture.
Either way, keep us updated! Sounds like a beast! |
I hear what you're saying about the T660 :roll: :roll: :roll:
I thought it was a 660 also, BUT when you look at the sticker on the door jam, it says T600. I will double check the year on the door. It could be an '07 I suppose. But it LOOKS like a 660. :?: Anyway, no matter. The post was about the engine. |
KW was still doing some T600's at the beginning of the year but like allan said, I didn't think they came with the 2007 engines. Does the engine have a regenerating particulate trap? If not it's a pre-07 emission like mine. The do run at lower rpm's, sweet spot, depending on the torque rating is between 1425-1450. We've been pretty happy with ours.
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RANK, what color is your truck??
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it's 485 hp, it is the new 2008 engine.
t660's look very different then the t600's. Just look at the headlights, among other things. |
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