Bliue dm Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 just wanted some honest opinions. What do you think is the best year for the E7 motor? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyHaulinMac Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 I think someone said 2002 was best a while back, don't know why. I have an 02 350hp with 300k and the thing is mint. Will probably blow up tomorrow because I said that lolSent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex g Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Have a 2000 E7 350. Quite happy with it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457365 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 6 hours ago, HeavyHaulinMac said: I think someone said 2002 was best a while back, don't know why. I have an 02 350hp with 300k and the thing is mint. Will probably blow up tomorrow because I said that lol Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk In the late 2001, 2002 and early 2003 Mack had figured out most of the base engine issues. When Tier III hit in mid 2003 it was more emissions and other issues to hash out with emissions. The mid year 1998 1/2 E-Tech engine intro was also a good showing. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatcity Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Had a 2001 E7. 427. Sold it with over 750,000 and never had the motor opened up Believe by now he has about 1 million 1 Quote Success is only a stones throw away.................................................................for a Palestinian Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Macktech20 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 It depends on the type of engine you're looking for if you are looking for just a mechanical P-pump engine the 1994 E7-400 is your best bet but if you're looking for something newer any E-Tec engine in between 99 and 02 would also be a really good choice. Personally I have a 1995 CH with the E7-400 with a V-MAC pump on it and it's coming up on a million miles and hasn't had a major overhaul done on it. The problem with the 93 to 97 E7's is that they had weak oil pumps and ran low oil pressure so if you bought a truck within that year range I would recommend replacing the oil pump and doing rods and mains if it hasn't been done yet. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliue dm Posted August 2, 2020 Author Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) I brought a 97 E7 400 with a 12 spd. Seems to make good oil preasure. Its a semi electric motor. Still bosch type pump with electric throttle. Runs ok. Nothing like our 03 E7 400. Those models are also making 30psi in boost were mine seems to make no more than 25psi.... Is there anything that changed big internally through the years besides oil pump? If i were to open motor for rebuild is there anything i would want to upgrade? Edited August 2, 2020 by Bliue dm 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) That’s a million mile base engine if you properly maintain it. Arguably the best PLN engine Mack made. In their time a very reliable motor, now add 23 years later........mmmm, gremlins we never saw could arise in the aging of its electronics, sensing, low sulfur diesel, etc. I’d buy one though. Smooth power, nice idle, softer than the E-Tech by far. Edited August 3, 2020 by Mack Technician 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliue dm Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Do you feel its making the same power as the etech at a 400hp rating Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457500 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 I thought the e techs replaced the E7 so how can you have a 2000 or newer E7 ??? did they make both at the same time ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 He has an E-Tech and a V-Mac II. It’s not the same engine, but is an E7 platform....for the most part. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457518 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeH Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 7 hours ago, david wild said: I thought the e techs replaced the E7 so how can you have a 2000 or newer E7 ??? did they make both at the same time ? The e tech is an e7 I believe. Block and components, displacement, all pretty much the same, just modified right side of the block to accommodate fuel gallery, eup's and additional cam lobes for eup's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457519 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Technician Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 10 hours ago, Bliue dm said: Do you feel its making the same power as the etech at a 400hp rating For the heck of it I overlaid the two books with the torque/HP curves. They’re exact. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457520 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliue dm Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 (edited) Good to know.. listen the old girl fires right up. Little ticking coming from back side of motor. (Really sounds like a valve). Seems to burn clean. Haven't loaded her yet. ( hauler qualifications are ridiculous) but hopefully next week we will be running Edited August 3, 2020 by Bliue dm Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457550 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliue dm Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 Now as far as our etechs. Im sure the 2 granites (03s) are diamonds in a rough. There also n.y. gearing. So there maxed out at 76mph but man. They pull very well for 400hp. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliue dm Posted August 3, 2020 Author Share Posted August 3, 2020 on a good pull. I can get her up around 35psi. This is the one with the Borg warner turbo tho which is another topic. When she is up there. She is very 😊. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/63550-best-year-e7/#findComment-457552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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