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Old 11-05-2019, 04:56 PM   #81
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What years? 2003+ 5.9 pushers are pretty decent, I think Cummins turned them up to 275 hp or so. Still somewhat underpowered for a full size skoolie but that's not bad compared to the earlier ISBs.
I believe they will 05 models also,

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Old 11-08-2019, 04:19 PM   #82
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Looks Like I Sold a C7

First one to show up had cash and we settled at $4k. I'm happy, he's happy. He's happy with the govern because he says he always drives slow.

Here she is going down the road to a new Skoolie home.
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Old 11-08-2019, 05:07 PM   #83
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What years? 2003+ 5.9 pushers are pretty decent, I think Cummins turned them up to 275 hp or so. Still somewhat underpowered for a full size skoolie but that's not bad compared to the earlier ISBs.
My 2003 BBAA has a 250hp tune 5.9 and it's surprisingly stout.

@Marc congrats on the quick turnaround. All-in you're up around a grand? that'll buy some shiny parts for your bus.
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Old 11-08-2019, 05:09 PM   #84
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Good deal! I like happy all around.
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Old 11-09-2019, 10:38 AM   #85
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I hope I'm not a "debbie downer". I'm just admittedly not as smart or technically gifted as you are and am too poor to play R&D with unnecessary and superfluous technology.
I wouldn't own a C7 but I wouldn't begrudge anyone else doing so.
I feel the same way. I own a 3126, which is fine. A C7 wouldn't be my choice, but mainly because when an injector goes bad (and its a HEUI engine, so injector replacement isn't a matter of if, but when) you will need Cat ET to program in a time while, whereas I can change a 3126 injector in a parking lot that doesn't even have power, or perhaps even a friends farm....(I speak from experience)

I like the absolute simplicity of the 3126. Just the bare minimum of electronics required to make it work, nothing else.

With that said, change your oil and filters every 5K and the C7 should take good care of you. Enjoy the new bus!!
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