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11-29-2008 07:03 PM |
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Originally Posted by solo379
(Post 426393)
Didn't do nothing. Just an engine. I've done it at the CAT, and they could care less, what's my tranny or clutch ratings. I've called Eaton, and they said NO!
But than I've called the Volvo dealer, their service manager, has been in this business for many years, and spend 17 years in a pit. He said 9 out of 10, it's not gonna be a problem, and the way you drive, i could almost guarantee it.
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I found a private guy near Toronto, ON who used to work for CAT and now has all the sofware for ECM tuning. Still waiting for him to reply to my email. If that doesn't work, will try to do rerate in the US. Toromont INC in Canada is the official (and only) CAT dealer and they don't want to take chances of getting sued.
About the clutch: thanks for the info. I talked to a couple of mechanics in our company shop and they said not to worry. "Change the clutch if and when it goes," was what one guy said. I found a dealer for the famous LIPE clutches which are more durable and cost less than what truck dealers sell. One with 2000 lb rating goes for 800 bucks! Will put it in when the time comes. Thanks again for the info.
Here's what I almost spent in Cnd dollars (US$100=Cnd$120)
$900 - 2000 lbs LIPE heavy-duty clutch
700 - shop labour (take out/put in)
2200 - tranny rebuild (from RTLO-16913 into RTLO-18913)
TOTAL: $3,800 or US$3,166
It really would have been a huge waste of money for the meager 200 lbs of torque increase. Thanks to everybody for comments and input.
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