fg61 Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 I am very interested in a 05 Granite cv713. It has about 100K miles, 10 speed 427hp. Do any of you guys know of any issues/problems with this in particular year model?? Anything input would be great i dont wanna make the wrong move:| Thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21636-hey-guys-need-some-advice/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 Post the last 6 of the vin and we'll take a look at the specs. Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21636-hey-guys-need-some-advice/#findComment-91049 Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveigou Posted November 16, 2011 Share Posted November 16, 2011 2004 thru 2007 Granites (models CV & CT) used the "AI" engine. As much of a Mack fan as I am, the "AI" was a big let down. While there are some improvements you can make, the low end performance is poor, fuel economy is not great, and the engine requires more frequent oil changes because of the dirt and soot that finds it's way into the crankcase.I would prefer a 2003 with the E-Tech engine, or in 2007 Mack had a short run of "CTP's", a Granite with the MP7 engine, but without a DPF. They were not perfect, but after the initial bugs, they did pretty well, and even though 405 horsepower was the highest setting, they absoulutely out- performed the AI's.Dave Quote See my Flickr photostream page http://www.flickr.com/photos/96692978@N05/ Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21636-hey-guys-need-some-advice/#findComment-91050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fg61 Posted November 16, 2011 Author Share Posted November 16, 2011 last 6 of the vin are 023351 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/21636-hey-guys-need-some-advice/#findComment-91054 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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