smokin joe Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hey I'm new here, I drive my beloved little Rd 688 with a e6 350 everywhere and pull some monster loads for a truck that size ie 41.5 ton excavators and D 8r dozers. The big Kw and pete drivers (cat) snicker at this but I always get there. My Question is can a E9 V8 be put in a R model tractor? Yall probably know where this is headed, but just once at least would love to gaze across the cab as I went by one of them up these mountians. But seriously am looking to build a truck and have a deep sense of pride in the R model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullhusk Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Hey I'm new here, I drive my beloved little Rd 688 with a e6 350 everywhere and pull some monster loads for a truck that size ie 41.5 ton excavators and D 8r dozers. The big Kw and pete drivers (cat) snicker at this but I always get there. My Question is can a E9 V8 be put in a R model tractor? Yall probably know where this is headed, but just once at least would love to gaze across the cab as I went by one of them up these mountians. But seriously am looking to build a truck and have a deep sense of pride in the R model.I would keep the old girl just the way she was built!........... But if I were you, I would go on line to truckpaper.com and see if you could pick up one of those R700 that they have for sale and transplant a nice E9-500 V8 Mack motor under the hood!!! WOW WA WEE AH !!BULLHUSK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 For sure! She is all Mack front to back with 160000 miles all original. I am wanting to build another one from a R model. Thank you so much for the input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Welcome to another Tarheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Right on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 If you build another one, start with a Superliner II or MH frame. They were made for the E9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frmconcrete09 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Bring them big Pete and kw trucks down here and pull in the dirt with us . We'll see who is still runnin at the end of the day ....without the fenders falling off ..all I can do is wish them luck ....and laugh 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Welcome to the Jungle smokin Joe. Sylva. My grandparents had a house there on Mayflower. they have since passed and my mom now rents the house out. I haven't stayed there in a long time. But have passed by there 3 times back in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Will do. will the old style hood fit it dont know the termanology for it sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Cool! we are right on side of the highway there in the dirt hole on mayflower rd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Right!!! Nothing holds up like a Mack!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Cool! we are right on side of the highway there in the dirt hole on mayflower rdHmmm maybe you knew my grandparents? The Fegarsky's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 Tan house on top there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e9500v8 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I drive the same truck and Had the same thoughts about a month ago!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slpwlker Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Last I remember I think it was red. Haven't been there or seen it since I was 14 or 20 years ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 i like thinking of odd things what about an mp8 and try to find an export computer (no emissions),imsure you could get itt in the 600hp range,an exhaust brake the works but then again i also hate that computer stuff,i still think a hot 6 would be fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 if i were you,,,i would look for a late model wreck,,,with the 460 titan...good luck and welcome aboard,,,enjoy my freind...bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 im sure a E9 can be shoe horned into a R model. Heck they were able to get the Early V8s into the U model and c model macks. But do you want to go thru the trouble when you can get one in a R700 or better yet a RS700L or Superliner with less headaches. I always thought the R600s were tight even with the 6 cyl. not just the motor but all the other stuff under the hood was placed in some spots that was a nightmare to get to. The superliner and RS700s cabs sat up higher and gave even more space to work on. IMO The R600s were better suited for tight spots and standard power. If this is a working truck and you do all the work on it I think you would like having more space under the hood...just my.02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick harper Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 I dont think you can squeeze it in. The rails arent wide enough and even if you did, then you must think about the cooling package. The R radiator is too small to cool the beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JumperAndSon Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Any engine can be put in any truck, it's just a matter of how much work it will take. A Mack V8 in a older R model would be cool. I would reccomend putting an older body on a frame that already has a V8, I think it would work best. Personaly, I would put a Detroit 8V92TA in a R700 and blow the Pete's, KW's, and other Macks away by far, but that's just me.Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
umodelnut Posted March 30, 2012 Share Posted March 30, 2012 Any engine can be put in any truck, it's just a matter of how much work it will take. A Mack V8 in a older R model would be cool. I would reccomend putting an older body on a frame that already has a V8, I think it would work best. Personaly, I would put a Detroit 8V92TA in a R700 and blow the Pete's, KW's, and other Macks away by far, but that's just me.BenYou shure that them other Macks wouldnt blow by that DE--TROIT ben? LOL just kiddin we all have our opinions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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