Chris Careccia Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 Thinking of putting a 3406B cat in my superliner. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Yes, Why? everybody has their dream. But a good running E7 would be better and better MPG. If you have a Hankering for a Cay at least go 3406C. Your SuperDog will be ashamed being pussy powered Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Careccia Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 Thanks. Appreciate that. I’m gonna stick with what it has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 Mack put them in at the factory should not be that big of a deal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 There is another superliner thread on here where a member put a cat in his. What engine does it have an the moment? https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48171-another-superliner-rebuild/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Careccia Posted December 14, 2017 Author Share Posted December 14, 2017 350 4 valve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted December 14, 2017 Share Posted December 14, 2017 The mack engine is also lighter in weight 1 Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Careccia Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 So, who’s got the trick to making reliable power? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Mack was doing it for years and years. But yes they did make Cat powered Superliners. Also with Cummins & 2 stroke Detroits. You may need a bigger radiator. Someone else on here I'm sure could tell ya for sure. Local man had one with a factory KTA. But he did repower it later in life with a B.C. 3. Friends tell me I should repower my WS with an E7. But I'm not giving up the E9 Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Is this truck still worked or is it a hobby truck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Careccia Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 It will be a work truck when done. Have a 42 in able body sleeper that I’m putting a unibuilt ring in it to open up the back of the cab. And some other stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Careccia Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 I’m new to this forum. Does anyone on here sell full manuals on here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Mate, the cat idea isn’t a bad one. Lots of different options on this site, but if your willing to spend time and money on an old Mack you should do what you like with it. Cat make a good engine and still most parts available. And bigger displacement is always good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Careccia Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 8 hours ago, Timmyb said: Mate, the cat idea isn’t a bad one. Lots of different options on this site, but if your willing to spend time and money on an old Mack you should do what you like with it. Cat make a good engine and still most parts available. And bigger displacement is always good. Thanks Timmy b. I had a friend that was pushing 550 out of his 350 2 valve so I should be able to get the same. The cat was just an idea and wanted to see what real Mack guys thought. I appreciate your positive outlook on it. I’ll just change the rear end ratio and tranny so I can pull on my Peterbilt or at least run with it. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 550hp outta of 636 cubes working it everyday and it survives interesting manual E7 would be the way to go and have a motor that you could get parts for and keep running for a long time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theakerstwo Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Its easy to talk about 550 and 600 HP at the wheels with any engine but how many guys have checked it.I know guys that can tell you what you want to hear and dont cost nothing. 2 Quote glenn akers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Terry T Posted December 24, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted December 24, 2017 All the talk about horsepower is nothing if you aren't building torque. Racers saying: Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bts-4120 Posted December 26, 2017 Share Posted December 26, 2017 On 12/24/2017 at 2:50 PM, Terry T said: All the talk about horsepower is nothing if you aren't building torque. Racers saying: Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. in a big truck or tractor I'll take all the torque I can get vs all the hp itll make 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 On 12/15/2017 at 10:20 PM, Chris Careccia said: Thanks Timmy b. I had a friend that was pushing 550 out of his 350 2 valve so I should be able to get the same. The cat was just an idea and wanted to see what real Mack guys thought. I appreciate your positive outlook on it. I’ll just change the rear end ratio and tranny so I can pull on my Peterbilt or at least run with it. Lol I dunno how good they last when cranked up I think a lot has to do with how hard they work, if you pull big tons all day long and are on full power most of the time I think their life would be pretty short If you are just driving around town with shortish runs and not pulling big weights I reckon they may last a lot better No matter what you do have fun as I reckon thats the most important thing Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirtymilkman Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 20 hours ago, Swishy said: Can you still get these? I'd give my left nut for a vmac2 E9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 LOL cya §wishy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Careccia Posted January 2, 2018 Author Share Posted January 2, 2018 On 12/24/2017 at 3:50 PM, Terry T said: All the talk about horsepower is nothing if you aren't building torque. Racers saying: Horsepower is how hard you hit the wall, torque is how far you take the wall with you. Doesn’t horsepower and torque come together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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