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Fred Sykes
New member
Username: gin_ricky
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Monday, October 29, 2007 - 01:45 am: | 
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I am the owner of a 46 Post with twin Detroits (671TI @ 450HP each)with Capitol Transmissions. As both of these engines are of 1978 vintage they both require a full overhaul for approx. $50,000. Instead of having the Detroits overhauled I am contemplating replacing them with twin Recon Cummins (6CTA8.3 @ 430HP each)for around the same cost. My thinking is that if I purchase the Cummins the advantages are that I am getting a much more modern engine (1997), more quieter, compact & fuel efficient. Eventhough I am steeping down from 450HP each to 430HP each shouldn`t matter as the weight/power ration is much greater than the Detroits. Can anyone offer any valid reasons or past experiences as to why I should or shouldn`t proceed? |
MistaHays
Advanced Member
Username: mistahays
Post Number: 601
Registered: 02-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 08:42 pm: |
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I would repower with Cummins C series over the old Detriot 671s. The 671's are turbo, correct? The Cummins has a good reputation to my knowledge. |
Fred Sykes
Member
Username: gin_ricky
Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, December 23, 2007 - 09:14 pm: |
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correct. The Cummins also have turbos |
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