What to buy in a used Diesel
Hello, We are thinking of returning to the RV style living that we are accustomed to. I'm looking at two 37' diesel pushers and both are made by reputable Folks. One, 2003 has a 350HP Cummings (132...
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jrp wrote:
If its a 2006 Cat its likely a C7 engine, which can be set for 300, 330 or 350 HP, just by changing the ECU options.
Which engine is better is a question with no answer, just personal opinions. What's more important is which previous owner was more faithful in assuring each fluid & filter change was performed as recommended. I would buy whichever one came with the best maintenance records from the previous owner (assuming there were no other deciding factors in the rest of the rig). An owner that keeps detailed records of all maint performed, is usually an owner that makes sure maint is done on schedule.
What does that entail? I have the Cat C7 that is set at 330 hp. If I wanted the 350 HP is that just a software change or does it require hardware too? How much should it cost?
