Question about repowering early PT's

[joepat50]

At least for the emissions there is a fix, check:
http://www.dieselpartsdirect.com/CustomP...ology.aspx

If you want more power ask on the Detroit Diesel Yahoo group, they
know a lot about these motors!

/Joe
'87 PT40 8v92
San Francisco


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, David Brady wrote:
>
> True, but they pollute, they're maintenance intensive, they're fuel
> hogs, they run backwards (maybe this is a feature), and they've
> been evolved to the limits of their engineering (o-ring cylinder
sleeves,
> for example). They had a good run, now it's the 4-strokers turn.
> (Actually has been for many years).
>
> David
> '02 LXi, (I bought the engine, the bus came with it), NC
>
> brad barton wrote:
> >
> > The 8V92 is sheer genius and I believe the highest development of the
> > 2-cycle diesel power plant. Last I heard from a captain I know in
the
> > Coast Guard, they are still manufactured for marine use. Power to
> > weight ratio is exceptional. I loved mine in the '86 Newell, just
had
> > to check and oil more frequently. Acceleration and torque up grades
> > was not quite carlike but at 475 hp, a lot more nimble than my 525 hp
> > now.
> >
> > Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@...
> >
> >
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> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > From: dmb993@...
> > Date: Fri, 6 Jun 2008 21:36:46 -0500
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Question about repowering
early PT's
> >
> > The biggest benefit of the 4 stroke Series 60 is mpg. The second
> > biggest benefit is service and parts (these engines are still
being
> > manufactured). The third biggest benefit is DDEC IV control. The
> > fourth is emissions.
> >
> > Most owners get around 7 mpg. This could be as much as a 40%
increase
> > over the 8V92. An engine is probably going to cast $25K to $30K,
> > and the conversion another $10K to $15K. To recoup $50K will take,
> > hmmm: (at $5/gal), 175,000 miles. Clearly one wouldn't do this
to save
> > money. But diggity-dank I sure would love to own an '86 PT40 with
> > a Series-60.
> >
> > David Brady
> > '02 LXi, NC
> >
> > Leroy Eckert wrote:
> >
> > Well, I have an 8v92 and it has served me well. It would be
> > nice I guess to have a 60 Series but haven't determined why.
> > Talking points perhaps. A 60 is to tall to fit in my coach
> > without major mods to make it work. Just buy one with it in
> > there if that is what you want.
> > I look at it this way. These things aren't race cars, you buy
> > them to full time and/or travel and have fun. If you are in a
> > hurry you don't need one.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40 Royale
> > Smoke N Mirrors
> > Dahlonega, GA
> >
> > */Jonathan L /* wrote:
> >
> > Just curious....has anyone ever considered or pursued
> > re-powering some of
> > the early 80's PT's (82-85) from the 6V92 to an 8V92 or
> > something else
> > (Cummins? Cat?). I really have NO CLUE as to the viability
> > of such an idea.
> > But, the discussion about one the early PT's for sale
> > brought out a comment
> > that one of the owners felt like they were a bit
> > underpowered going up
> > hills. I was just wondering how hard it would be to
> > upgrade the powertrain
> > so that they got more power.
> >
> > Along the same vein, I know that some diesels can have
> > their ECU
> > reprogrammed to put out more power and generally the
> > limiting factor is
> > what the transmission can handle. I know that these 6V's
> > aren't really
> > computer controlled so that may not be an option in this
> > case. But, is
> > there something else that could be done to bump up their
> > performance?
> >
> > Anyhow, as a wannabee (who won't be til he gets a job and
> > sells some land),
> > I've been looking at all models of the PT's and just
> > looking a all the
> > options that might be out there.
> >
> > Jonathan Leifheit
> > Wannabee
> >
> >
> >
> >
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