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Old 06-29-2019, 11:21 PM   #1
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what is the standard HP in a 2000 5.9 cummins turbo diesel in a school bus- my research showed 215 with an automatic, but I'm guessing that's for a pickup

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Old 06-30-2019, 09:36 PM   #2
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Our tag on the engine shows 185hp.
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Old 07-01-2019, 05:42 AM   #3
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Think you are correct as my pickup is rated 215 as well. Think 190 seems to be common on a bus.
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Old 07-01-2019, 08:43 AM   #4
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what is the standard HP in a 2000 5.9 cummins turbo diesel in a school bus- my research showed 215 with an automatic, but I'm guessing that's for a pickup



My 2000 Freightshaker 5.9 Cummins, 5 speed Fuller is 205hp
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Old 07-01-2019, 09:51 AM   #5
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235 hp in a truck with manual tranny..245 hp with the high output option (pickup truck)
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Old 07-01-2019, 12:49 PM   #6
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............... thanks you guys ............. - found great bus at great price, absolutely clean, very low miles flat nose f/e highway bus w/basement storage - damn thing sold before I could dial the phone to ask a question ;(
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............... Thanks you guys ............. - found great bus at great price, absolutely clean, very low miles flat nose f/e highway bus w/basement storage - damn thing sold before i could dial the phone to ask a question ;(
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