Diesel pusher motorhomes..

[EmersonHart13]

i feel like workin on either would blow balls.

I agree but I think deezuz loves a blue oval challenge

 

[DEEZUZ]

Kodiac is a titch easier

 

[DEEZUZ]

Also was basically any E-Series especially one that's a camper you can have a dual alternator set up the belt system is an absolute nightmare for anyone that's never done

 

[EmersonHart13]

But likely you have done several plus several more

 

[DEEZUZ]

Hundreds

 

[EmersonHart13]

Thats what I like about you

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Kodiac is a titch easier

Kodiaks are interesting. If you ever see a BBC with coil packs on it that's probably one of the most HD BBCs GM ever made and they were pretty well a Kodiak exclusive. Forged pistons and it uses an LS box with a 24X setup. If I ever get a chance to grab one cheap I'd boost the piss out of it.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Kodiaks are interesting. If you ever see a BBC with coil packs on it that's probably one of the most HD BBCs GM ever made and they were pretty well a Kodiak exclusive. Forged pistons and it uses an LS box with a 24X setup. If I ever get a chance to grab one cheap I'd boost the piss out of it.

Problem is you can't spin it fast

 

[Yaj Yak]

solution is you don't need to.

 

[Mr_Roboto]

Problem is you can't spin it fast

That seems to be due to the Allison gear box based on what I can find on the net. To my knowledge they never made a tall deck 454 so you're not going to wind up with goofy 4 ring pistons. Then again finding one may be a bit of a trip I suspect they're unicorns.

 

[MEATeorite]

this excites me.

https://rockford.craigslist.org/rvs/d/park-ridge-2009-four-winds-super-kodiak/6895858061.html

While i wouldnt outright avoid CAT, I'd advise you to be aware it's the most costly to repair in the industry. Even more money than Mercedes Benz. Worse yet, whether you get parts from Ford, chevy, freightliner, Intl, or whoever in the area northern IL its going through the local CAT dealer (there is only one in this area), and they aren't cheap and dont provide good service. Also whatever parts guys on the other end at the truck OEM are hit and miss for getting CAT parts correct. And CAT sells every single component seperate, so you need to clarify you need each and every single related part.

I would avoid 2007+ emission C7. They're plagued with emissions problems and expensive ones. Even the 2003 emission motors need Diesel oxidation catalyst every 5 or so years (2100 bucks). Last reman longblock i did was 16,000 bucks, 28,000 for a complete reman C7. Anything CAT isnt cheap.

Also, bullshit rope gaskets everywhere. Fucking cheap bullshit for the most expensive engine in its class.

Also, every single C7 I've driven from empty box trucks to fire trucks, low horsepower to high horsepower are far far from snappy acceleration. Any B series or intl DT will out accelerate one of these easy. These things are underwhelming in the power dept.

That said, id still take a C7 easily over a Mercedes benz, duramax, intl maxxforce anything, or most gas burners.

Thank you for listening to my TED talk.

 

[DEEZUZ]

I'd take dmax over all listed

 

[Yaj Yak]

While i wouldnt outright avoid CAT, I'd advise you to be aware it's the most costly to repair in the industry. Even more money than Mercedes Benz. Worse yet, whether you get parts from Ford, chevy, freightliner, Intl, or whoever in the area northern IL its going through the local CAT dealer (there is only one in this area), and they aren't cheap and dont provide good service. Also whatever parts guys on the other end at the truck OEM are hit and miss for getting CAT parts correct. And CAT sells every single component seperate, so you need to clarify you need each and every single related part.

I would avoid 2007+ emission C7. They're plagued with emissions problems and expensive ones. Even the 2003 emission motors need Diesel oxidation catalyst every 5 or so years (2100 bucks). Last reman longblock i did was 16,000 bucks, 28,000 for a complete reman C7. Anything CAT isnt cheap.

Also, bullshit rope gaskets everywhere. Fucking cheap bullshit for the most expensive engine in its class.

Also, every single C7 I've driven from empty box trucks to fire trucks, low horsepower to high horsepower are far far from snappy acceleration. Any B series or intl DT will out accelerate one of these easy. These things are underwhelming in the power dept.

That said, id still take a C7 easily over a Mercedes benz, duramax, intl maxxforce anything, or most gas burners.

Thank you for listening to my TED talk.

i could be for sure mistaken, but wasn't that one i posted a duramax?

 

[DEEZUZ]

7500 and up had c7

 

[IceCreamAssassin]

Wish they didn’t have to stop making the 3126... my favorite cat motor.

 

[Yaj Yak]

that one was a duramax

 

[Yaj Yak]

also. kill it with fire.

https://southbend.craigslist.org/rvs/d/shipshewana-65-rayzr-ss-pickup-camper/6888943984.html
[MENTION=10343]Bub[/MENTION]

 

[EmersonHart13]

HOLY SHIT

 

[Kensington]

That's the worst thing I ever saw

 

[torquelover]

Anyone ever driven a Kodiak that rides halfway decent? I've been in new and used motorhomes and uhauls, they all rode like shit.

 

[Yaj Yak]

Anyone ever driven a Kodiak that rides halfway decent? I've been in new and used motorhomes and uhauls, they all rode like shit.

i think it's cuz you're poseda hook a stacker car hauler up behind it to smooth out the ride.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Anyone ever driven a Kodiak that rides halfway decent? I've been in new and used motorhomes and uhauls, they all rode like shit.

Ohh yeaaaa... The long hauler gheys have all the nice suspension and air bagged seats.

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

i think it's cuz you're poseda hook a stacker car hauler up behind it to smooth out the ride.

Hoooly crap. If I won the lotto..this right here would be purchased the next day