Popular Post BGarofalo Posted December 6, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted December 6, 2022 I thought I would take you guys along on one of my projects. I’ll warn you now, I don’t get a lot of free time so I will update when I can. Ill start by saying I love my Mack’s and have several that are E9 powered. It’s a great engine but it’s by no means the only great engine. In my line of work I get to drive all sorts of different trucks and some of the CAT engines are very impressive not only in power but durability as well. That being said, I’ve decided to mate the 2 together. Probably about a year and half ago I came across a project truck that I couldn’t pass up. I ended up just adding it into the pile of other unfinished projects. Until now… I’m working on a 2001 CL733 tractor. It’s a 2 owner truck from what I can tell and I bought it in pieces. The man I bought it from had removed the ISX Signature 600 engine because it blew up ( shocking I know). Well it sat in the weeds engineless for a long while until I came along and brought it home. The good: Double frame( no separation) Mack 18 speed Mack air ride (4.17 r) 12-24.5 tires on aluminum Full fenders and headache rack 2 line wet line Double steering box 70k holland fifth wheel No rust The bad: Missing engine Missing full cooler pack Smells like a mouse nest This is about as good as it gets for retrofitting a new engine. Next comes the hunt for an engine. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 4 hours ago, BGarofalo said: I thought I would take you guys along on one of my projects. I’ll warn you now, I don’t get a lot of free time so I will update when I can. Ill start by saying I love my Mack’s and have several that are E9 powered. It’s a great engine but it’s by no means the only great engine. In my line of work I get to drive all sorts of different trucks and some of the CAT engines are very impressive not only in power but durability as well. That being said, I’ve decided to mate the 2 together. Probably about a year and half ago I came across a project truck that I couldn’t pass up. I ended up just adding it into the pile of other unfinished projects. Until now… I’m working on a 2001 CL733 tractor. It’s a 2 owner truck from what I can tell and I bought it in pieces. The man I bought it from had removed the ISX Signature 600 engine because it blew up ( shocking I know). Well it sat in the weeds engineless for a long while until I came along and brought it home. The good: Double frame( no separation) Mack 18 speed Mack air ride (4.17 r) 12-24.5 tires on aluminum Full fenders and headache rack 2 line wet line Double steering box 70k holland fifth wheel No rust The bad: Missing engine Missing full cooler pack Smells like a mouse nest This is about as good as it gets for retrofitting a new engine. Next comes the hunt for an engine. 3406 E would be my choice if I weren't using a Mack engine ! 460 Mack eteck or E7 would be my ultimate choice these chassis linked up with the e7 of any sort is n awesome combo! easy to work on stand up oil change what could be better! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 I like a 460 in a CL.. I drove one with an XT in it, an the torque was really strong.. just my opinion.. no biggie.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 3406E could make a 460 seem like a 237 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, Mark T said: 3406E could make a 460 seem like a 237 YUP ! No replacement for displacement! How ever I'm with Joey! I like easy to work on shit! 😔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted December 6, 2022 Share Posted December 6, 2022 E Tech 460 (pre 2004) was indeed a fantastic engine. Especially if it was as it should be and taken care of. Tri-axle tractor though ??? The 3406 has way more power and more engine brake. Both make a day ride'n around gross'n over 100K a little shorter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BGarofalo Posted December 8, 2022 Author Share Posted December 8, 2022 The 460 has its merits but it’s not on the same level as a 15.2L C15. This truck was already equipped with a vendor engine that’s why I’m gonna do the swap this way. Plus, I have yet to find another stateside Mack equipped with a C15 so it makes it even more appealing to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grainhauler613 Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 BGarofalo one of the neighbors here in Pennsylvania just finished up last year with his tri axle heavy haul superliner build that has a 3406E cat set at 625 with an 18 speed Eaton behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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