The sooner you get the truck under a heavy load for 500+ miles the better. After a rebuild... Pistons, liners and bearings... you need to get the rings to set and get the bearing wear set then do your first oil change to get the break-in glitter out :D
You called it these emission engines don't last as long and have lots of issues. Fuel mileage is great, but if you can't keep the good fuel mileage trucks out of the shop it doesn't matter. Reliability is king.
Use to work for some owner operators in Alaska. The first thing we did when a new truck showed up, was remove the fuel tanks and lay some sheet rubber in the tank cradles, then reinstall the fuel tanks. Without the rubber, the rocks would wear holes in the bottom of your fuel tanks.
WICKED GREAT. Single turbo CAT is the best way to go. Hopefully your guy used the Bully Dog or the PDI conversion kit with a good computer Tune set at around 550HP. Single turbo trucks usually pick up at least a mile or more to the gallon. In your operation it will probably be a little less since you pull permit loads. JUST SAYING. 😎😷🤔🏆
Twin turbos build boost faster and and the twins on an acert engine will run around 55 psi reliably for a long time. I rebuilt my c13 at 1.1 million just because that's cats service lifespan and it was burning a little more oil. If you're worried about turbo lag you can tune your acert to get rid of it but just understand that putting one big a.. turbo on there that will generate the boost of the twins will have even more lag.
Never ever was twin turbo issue on Cat Acerts people have it in their head because 6NZ series was single turbo and ran the best so its twin turbo issue. Its programming that Cat did for emissions causes to have that dead pedal feel and not have this very fast get up and go. For people who think its "hardware" problem we had company with 2 glider kits put in MXS series engine in them that we overhauled and they run hard just like 6NZ, pulled hard and no lazy pedal feeling yes completely stock and rerated from 475 to 550hp torq didn't change. 1 of them crack the block through main bearing saddle. So with only a year on overhaul it got new short block still runs hard like before. On 2 of other gliders they had but older they put Acert twin turbo setup on 6NZ and they run like there set on fire. People think that lazy throttle pedal feeling on Acerts is low power when its not and never was I've done the dynos.
I think the MXS is a awesome motor .... but i can def tell a difference between the twin and the single setup...... 2 factors that pushed me to go single turbo... 1. mpg 2.price on twin turbos
@@flintcreektransport Its not turbo lag its ECM program not giving it fuel that lazy throttle feeling you have. It doesn't give it fuel to keep combustion temp down to lower Nox. Again never ever was twin turbo problem. Change them to single turbo and lag still there but changing program (tune) what really changed engine on how it runs. Prove that twin turbo not the problem put complete acert twin turbo setup on 6nz and they run even better over single turbo I've seen it easy 55-60 psi of boost.
You literally just answered my questions to the dead pedal feeling like nothing is there its in the tuning for emissions cuts back some of the power so it doesn't smoke
Great video do you have any fear that the entire trucking industry will eventually go to emissions like California ..?? Just wondering what’s your opinion on that
With the incoming administration it easily could !!! The sad part is all the engine makers are pushing for it!!!! I think you will see big incentives to go electric!! Look at how far electric vehicles came in the last 10 years....
My twin turbo msx gave me less trouble than my 6nz. Consistently got 5.5 mpg pulling flat and rgn about .3 mpg better than the 6nz. Both 550hp with 18 spds .
Check out JPayDirt here on UA-cam. He did a KW with a 550 accert double to single. He's running a heavy haul lowboy. He used a Switchblade Turbo. Maybe something to research for the next rebuild
I got a switch blade turbo in my garage it does help on fuel but it really hurts the jake brake but I have a n14 Cummins 525hp and I have a ceramic manifold!
@@flintcreektransport as far as I know it goes by the ecm date. You can buy blocks heads all those parts separately but as far as my information from dot its the ecm programming
@@flintcreektransport what build date on motor? You telling me that if I buy a block from one source a head etc that I built a 2021 c15? I don't think so. It goes by the ecm and the date listed in ecm. My opinion
You take it to cat and they will not work on it i have 2005 W900L with the twin turbo they will not single it they will not work on it if it was a twin and now a single if you take the twin out and put a different motor in thats a single they will not work on it because it didn't come from they factory that way i wanted to put a single in they wouldn't do it and if i did it my self they are not allowed to work on it and I know this first hand my twin had 15million on it went down instead of rebuild or create motor or long block i went with the new program Cat has exchanged it for a new twin new block crank and cam and head the rest of it reman the motors never been in a truck cat is buying up old motor and melting them down and making new blocks for trucks that have cat motors to keep the cat lovers happy i put it in 4-19-21 it came with a 4 year warranty with the purchase 550 HP
Great video. You don’t have to twist my arm to get me to subscribe. Looking forward to seeing more. Thx
Too funny intro, thanks for the laugh!
There's a product call fluid film that you can spray on the frame to prevent rust and corrosion.
been going back through some videos , prob my favorite intro
The sooner you get the truck under a heavy load for 500+ miles the better. After a rebuild... Pistons, liners and bearings... you need to get the rings to set and get the bearing wear set then do your first oil change to get the break-in glitter out :D
Spray on liner on the tanks is awesome , give me a great line for the next extended warranty call ... Single turbo definitely ...
I love the pdi turbos an manifolds..fuel mileage is great an power is good ...
You done right thing by single turbo set up
All pre emission trucks are worth rebuilding. The emission equipment is horrible for requiring maintenance.
You called it these emission engines don't last as long and have lots of issues.
Fuel mileage is great, but if you can't keep the good fuel mileage trucks out of the shop it doesn't matter. Reliability is king.
I sure hope you put the solar panels on it too . LOL
Use to work for some owner operators in Alaska. The first thing we did when a new truck showed up, was remove the fuel tanks and lay some sheet rubber in the tank cradles, then reinstall the fuel tanks. Without the rubber, the rocks would wear holes in the bottom of your fuel tanks.
Gotcha. We prefer the wide bands they seem to be better
The sound cats make got me 💀💀💀
WICKED GREAT. Single turbo CAT is the best way to go. Hopefully your guy used the Bully Dog or the PDI conversion kit with a good computer Tune set at around 550HP. Single turbo trucks usually pick up at least a mile or more to the gallon. In your operation it will probably be a little less since you pull permit loads. JUST SAYING. 😎😷🤔🏆
Yea, I hope you!!
It’s funny my dad has pretty much that same exact Peterbilt same color flattop short nose etc 1990 model with a 425 Cat and a 15 speed
Nice !!! they are solid trucks!!
Lmfao. I go through the same thing over the phone!!
Twin turbos build boost faster and and the twins on an acert engine will run around 55 psi reliably for a long time. I rebuilt my c13 at 1.1 million just because that's cats service lifespan and it was burning a little more oil. If you're worried about turbo lag you can tune your acert to get rid of it but just understand that putting one big a.. turbo on there that will generate the boost of the twins will have even more lag.
I bet that thing can HUNT🤪🤪💯
Never ever was twin turbo issue on Cat Acerts people have it in their head because 6NZ series was single turbo and ran the best so its twin turbo issue. Its programming that Cat did for emissions causes to have that dead pedal feel and not have this very fast get up and go. For people who think its "hardware" problem we had company with 2 glider kits put in MXS series engine in them that we overhauled and they run hard just like 6NZ, pulled hard and no lazy pedal feeling yes completely stock and rerated from 475 to 550hp torq didn't change. 1 of them crack the block through main bearing saddle. So with only a year on overhaul it got new short block still runs hard like before. On 2 of other gliders they had but older they put Acert twin turbo setup on 6NZ and they run like there set on fire. People think that lazy throttle pedal feeling on Acerts is low power when its not and never was I've done the dynos.
I think the MXS is a awesome motor .... but i can def tell a difference between the twin and the single setup...... 2 factors that pushed me to go single turbo... 1. mpg 2.price on twin turbos
@@flintcreektransport Yes you did because tuning was changed right
@@pdmustgtd1013 we have multiple acert motors .....def turbo lag. But they do lug lower ....
@@flintcreektransport Its not turbo lag its ECM program not giving it fuel that lazy throttle feeling you have. It doesn't give it fuel to keep combustion temp down to lower Nox. Again never ever was twin turbo problem. Change them to single turbo and lag still there but changing program (tune) what really changed engine on how it runs. Prove that twin turbo not the problem put complete acert twin turbo setup on 6nz and they run even better over single turbo I've seen it easy 55-60 psi of boost.
You literally just answered my questions to the dead pedal feeling like nothing is there its in the tuning for emissions cuts back some of the power so it doesn't smoke
Yes it's an engine, internal combustion is an engine, motor is hydraulic or electric!
Great videos, how is the 2000 KW you showed about 4 mnths ago at the paint shop that you made sleeper opening bigger, is it all done?
Not yet. It will be a few months ...
Great video do you have any fear that the entire trucking industry will eventually go to emissions like California ..?? Just wondering what’s your opinion on that
With the incoming administration it easily could !!! The sad part is all the engine makers are pushing for it!!!! I think you will see big incentives to go electric!! Look at how far electric vehicles came in the last 10 years....
Lol those warrenty ass hats call me every day PiA
Did you delete the solenoid from the computer for the precooler or what mods did you had to do to the ECM?
Justin new subscriber here. Are you the owner or an owner? Great videos!
An owner. Family business ....
My twin turbo msx gave me less trouble than my 6nz. Consistently got 5.5 mpg pulling flat and rgn about .3 mpg better than the 6nz. Both 550hp with 18 spds .
That’s awesome !! I know there are a lot of variables .... one thing for sure if they are maintained they are a excellent motor
I have a question every how many miles is best to change the oil and fuel filters on a cat motor? Love your videos
Every application is different .... we change ours every 15k
@@flintcreektransport got it thanks
Oil sample and replace when required, not at some random number.
Cat uses a formula based on gallons of fuel used to determine oil change interval.
12,000 to 15,000 miles
Switchblade turbo
What kind of fuel mileage is this truck getting now?
Did the oil stop coming out of exhaust? Because I rebuilt mine twice and its still pushing oil out of exhaust manifold..cant find the problem yet..
Yes Been a good running truck !!
Going from twin turbos to a single turbo, what kind pf horsepower loss is common 50 of more? Justin just a guess.
Increased !!
Plus way less drive pressure than Spinning two snails C'mon 👍🏾👍🏾
How u get a Rebuild and already have oil leaking from the Exhaust?
From the manifold before it sealed
@@flintcreektransport how long did it took for oil to stop leaking?
How much the weii cost to made a twin turbo to single turbo?.!
Next time !! Look onto , A SWITCH BLADE TURBO , NOT CHEEP ,
НЕ ФИГА НЕ ПОНЯТНО ..НО ОЧЕНЬ ИНТЕРЕСНО ...
Check out JPayDirt here on UA-cam. He did a KW with a 550 accert double to single. He's running a heavy haul lowboy. He used a Switchblade Turbo. Maybe something to research for the next rebuild
Will do
I got a switch blade turbo in my garage it does help on fuel but it really hurts the jake brake but I have a n14 Cummins 525hp and I have a ceramic manifold!
@@jopete681 I think JayPaydirt addressed that. I his work.
When you started the truck you turn the key then stopped like you would if you were in your pickup it doesn't have glow plugs just saying
Lol. No it doesn’t not …..
what shop you guys rebuilt it and any warranty package offer?
We had a local guy rebuild it ..... yes some warranty
What happened to the twisted end dump behind u and the truck behind you in the shop??
The dump trailer got rolled at a stone quarry .... and the blue truck in the shop is a project truck..
@@flintcreektransport did it take the truck with it? That's always the worst u lose it all in the blink of an eye. We've had 2 go over in our yard
No. Just the trailer ..... yea dump trailers are frustrating but are necessary in some of our applications .....
@@flintcreektransport we have livebottoms, I've hauled for a friend with a 4 axle 48ft end dump it sure goes a long way up.
😂😭
How much horsepower that red Peterbilt got
425 Cat
I have KW2009 Cat15 my question is if double turbo change to single turbo is that engine still Elogs?
Yes..... Goes by the build date on the motor
@@flintcreektransport as far as I know it goes by the ecm date. You can buy blocks heads all those parts separately but as far as my information from dot its the ecm programming
In my opinion it is a single turbo and what shows when you read ecm. If the ecm date shows pre 2000 have fun
@@flintcreektransport what build date on motor? You telling me that if I buy a block from one source a head etc that I built a 2021 c15? I don't think so. It goes by the ecm and the date listed in ecm. My opinion
How many liters of oil does it take 10/11 L?
10-11 gallons
Where did you get this kit from?
Our local repair shop took care of it
Justin I'll bet you have an awesome Obama impression..
Lol.
Fuel economy? Its longevity with a 🐈
Just think twice about that platinum overhaul
Sound just like Obama
You take it to cat and they will not work on it i have 2005 W900L with the twin turbo they will not single it they will not work on it if it was a twin and now a single if you take the twin out and put a different motor in thats a single they will not work on it because it didn't come from they factory that way i wanted to put a single in they wouldn't do it and if i did it my self they are not allowed to work on it and I know this first hand my twin had 15million on it went down instead of rebuild or create motor or long block i went with the new program Cat has exchanged it for a new twin new block crank and cam and head the rest of it reman the motors never been in a truck cat is buying up old motor and melting them down and making new blocks for trucks that have cat motors to keep the cat lovers happy i put it in 4-19-21 it came with a 4 year warranty with the purchase 550 HP
Correct. But I don’t need cat to work on it ……. It’s way out of warranty. I have a local shop do the work