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Subject: Re: Detroit 60 Series -vs- 8V92


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Rich D.
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Date Posted: 05/ 5/ 10, 4:10pm
In reply to: Don 's message, "Detroit 60 Series -vs- 8V92" on 04/ 13/ 10, 10:39am

Don,
I put about 10 years each on a 475 HP 8V92 and a 500 HP Series 60. I noticed a little gain in power with the Series 60 but certainly not an overwhelming difference. There was a 1 mpg+ improvement in fuel economy with the Series 60. I now have an M450 with the 525HP Cat and, again, an improvement in power but a drop of nearly 1 mpg in economy. Not a good comparrison yet as I only put about 1500 miles on it so far.

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Don
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Date Posted: 05/ 13/ 10, 12:15pm

Hi Rich,

I’d imagine each generation was heavier too w/perhaps one more gear. I guess there is only so much energy in a gallon of diesel. How do the busses compare as far as engine cooling on hot day, steep grade w/altitude etc.?

Thanks,

Don
1987 PT40 8V92TA

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