2001 monaco knight 36r with 260 cummins

Fishinghat wrote:

jvernon wrote:
Thanks very much. Would a thor hurricane 33ft v 10 out pull this dp ?

You're not comparing apples to apples. The Cummins ISB will last longer and pull longer without wearing out as fast as a gas engine. Gas engines are designed for brief periods of full throttle. Diesel engines can tolerate wide open throttle much better than gas engines, although WOT isn't good for either one.

That said, since you plan to pull a heavy trailer, look for a coach with the larger 8.3 Cummins, known as the ISC. Even if you have to settle on an older rig, you'll be happier.

yes the V10 33 ft gasser would outpull the much Heavier(under powered) 260HP isb unit

About when did the 8.3 ISC Hit the market Can this engine be found in late 90s models ?

jvernon wrote:
About when did the 8.3 ISC Hit the market Can this engine be found in late 90s models ?

yes it was available in early ninetys and then of course late ninetys

tiffinboy wrote:

jvernon wrote:
About when did the 8.3 ISC Hit the market Can this engine be found in late 90s models ?

yes it was available in early ninetys and then of course late ninetys

Up until '98 the engine was the Cummins C 8.3. When electronic controls were added in '98 it became known as the ISC.

We tow a Jeep Wrangler Saraha 4 door with a 32' 2002 Horizon with Cummins 5.9 liter 300 HP ISB. And the Allison 6 speed. It tows fine up the hills if you get a reasonably good start. Not good starting out from a stop at the bottom until you get going. It's a bit low on torque but has serve us for 5 years (2 with the Jeep, 3 with a Chevy Tracker) I agree with others, find a rig with the Allison 6 speed.

I agree that the Cummins ISB would be under powered for that coach.

what about the CAT 300 or 330 hp ? look for ISC here too ? to get 1,000 lbs of torque...

steveownby wrote:

tiffinboy wrote:

jvernon wrote:
About when did the 8.3 ISC Hit the market Can this engine be found in late 90s models ?

yes it was available in early ninetys and then of course late ninetys

Up until '98 the engine was the Cummins C 8.3. When electronic controls were added in '98 it became known as the ISC.

yes like I said early ninetys and on up.one was mechanical and later electronic injection etc still both 8.3 cummins engines

The Caterpillar 3126-E 330HP is a very good and dependable engine with non of the smog devices added later on.

I can get a 2001 monaco knight 36r , 315 isc cummins 6 sp allison 26,000 miles for $38000
This or a 30 ft gasser ...