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Old 03-12-2013, 12:36 PM
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Hey all ive been looking at some trucks lately, and im wondering what engine i should try and go with?? I think'in about a 3406b, 3406e, or maybe an n14?? is there anything speical about any of them? Which would get the best Power, and mpg? It'll be either a kenworth or peterbilt, 13 or 18 speed? Any help would be great!

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Old 03-12-2013, 01:41 PM
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Not the N14 just because it is an outdated lower hp engine. But if the ISX is in anything I would get that.

Either CAT engine will be good and reliable. But worrying about mpg when buying a semi seems crazy. At best maybe 5-8 that cost is always passed to the customer.

But that cat is easy to work on and reliable for daily travels.


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Old 03-13-2013, 06:25 AM
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depends on what you are going to be pulling and where, heavy in the mountains, go with the 3406E or c15 non acert. great power, but Cat milage.
 
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If you go with a 3406e cat keep an eye out for 5ek or 6nz as the first 3 of the serial number. They seem to be a pretty good batch of engines. Stay away from an mlb though. What a pile....
 
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