6v92 vs 8v92

[brad barton]

Ryan,
I'm not a gearhead but I believe the the 8V92 is far superior to the 6V92 in
a steel coach. Country Coach used the 340hp version of the 6V but that was
a fiberglass coach..when most plastic palaces were using the Cummins 300hp.
My 8V92 was in a 1986 Newell I had for five years..from 131k to 170k miles.
1200lbs torque made my coach safer to drive than my first Bird because I
could get around traffic and out of the way easier. Passing while
accelerating uphill was kindof neat. With the 3208 I had to plan my moves
farther ahead. Not a bad thing, but the DD8V92 was more enjoyable to
handle. With the extra weight of BB's steel frame and body, I think you
will be more satisfied with the extra power. Also, it's hard to beat a
Detroit Diesel for reliability and trouble-free operation. I replaced a lot
of components in the Newell but never had to do anything to the engine other
than routine fluid and filter changes.

Brad Barton 00LXiDFW
bbartonwx@...





>From: "Ryan Wright"
>Reply-To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 6V92 vs 8V92
>Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 17:16:58 -0700
>
>I'd love to hear about the differences between the engines. When
>looking at a PT36 - PT40, should I spend the extra money to find a
>coach with the 8V92? Does it make a good bit of difference on the
>freeway and/or climbing grades? I assume fuel economy would be better
>with the 6V92?
>
>Love to hear any comments anyone might have.
>
>-Ryan

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