Right Now Part IV
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From: ghettoville, abq, nm
Originally Posted by WestSideBilly,Mar 2 2005, 04:47 PM
Right now, I'm noting that Cat no longer sells C16s, but you can spec a C15 ACERT up to 625 Hp/2050 lb-ft.
I could have 3 cars, spare engines, tools, shock dyno, welders in the trailer and that thing would still pull over 100 mph
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Nearly any tractor today can be geared to do 100+. It's just that the 12 and 13 Liter ones tend to take a long time to accelerate to that.
One of the mechanics here worked at a Volvo dealer for many years... he said he routinely rigged trucks to run 115-125 for guys that did the west coast swing - meaning they're running within a few lbs of GCWR and running hammer down the whole time... I think most of those had Series 60s or C16s.
One of the mechanics here worked at a Volvo dealer for many years... he said he routinely rigged trucks to run 115-125 for guys that did the west coast swing - meaning they're running within a few lbs of GCWR and running hammer down the whole time... I think most of those had Series 60s or C16s.
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Originally Posted by Chazmo,Mar 2 2005, 04:59 PM
Well, I'm impressed! I don't think the chicks will be, though! 
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From: Central Massachusetts
Originally Posted by WestSideBilly,Mar 2 2005, 05:03 PM
Which is why I rarely talk about what I do with women. I just tell them I'm an engineer and get a decent paycheck every week, and leave it at that.
I've always found it important, socially, to have music and sports (back when I was not a desk potato) to talk about.
Anyway, I know how you feel.
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