Onyx610 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Still waiting for him to make a thread on this thing. Also a c15 acert can make 595hp stock… Edited November 21, 2022 by Onyx610 More Info Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 2 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: I still don't know why a Mack 460 or 460 XT wouldnt be enough power and reliability.. Like I said before, Mack 18 spd. and 200 series rears with 4.17: 1 gears,, Hell even 4.42:1..... I have a lot to learn... jojo 460 xt would be fine except Mack was real stingy handing that out Had to be an all Mack drive Trian! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515675 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 21, 2022 Author Share Posted November 21, 2022 8 minutes ago, Onyx610 said: Still waiting for him to make a thread on this thing. Also a c15 acert can make 595hp stock… Tough to beat 3406E for simplicity Cat wise! second gen series 60 also! Might fine power plant! Fairly simple drive by wire stuff! Yup N14 too! Only 450 + taxed the bottom end on thous! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515676 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 21, 2022 Share Posted November 21, 2022 (edited) Agreed on the 3406e. Or an n14 Cummins Edited November 21, 2022 by Onyx610 More info Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515677 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Onyx610 said: Agreed on the 3406e. Or an n14 Cummins All this said sooner or later these companys are going to start starving the parts chain! just like the Volvo Turds! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515678 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, fjh said: All this said sooner or later these companys are going to start starving the parts chain! just like the Volvo Turds! Yup, it’s just when companies decide to get in bed with the federal government and start getting paid to destroy/stop making parts for these older engines. Cat got out of the highway truck engine business all together. Smart move…. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515679 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 22, 2022 Author Share Posted November 22, 2022 Smart move For some I guess! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515681 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 24 minutes ago, Onyx610 said: Cats are much more responsive to mods to make serious power I believe. Also a lot more aftermarket support for them like Cummins. Some people love their cats too. so it's cats vs dogs like blue vs grey or army vs navy. may the best man win😁 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515682 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 I want to speak on this, but I really dont know if I know what to say... I guess, I look at it like cars... They plug in and open the hood to inspect the newer cars to SEE that the Gov. parts are still installed and functioning. I see that in the future of truck's.. and really wonder why it isnt already happening. I dont want it, just saying.. jojo Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Onyx610 said: I have a feeling it isn’t as “environmentally friendly” as it once was and those compounds are for some serious fire power. I said " looking" 🤫 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 it's here now. most won't know what a paper log book is ; scanners on the highway tell weight stations everything (almost) they want to know of a vehicle as it passes under . how many post here ask "is the system on delete? I don't have a clue regard to delete. bet you don't remember when computers first came around to change truck engine hp with a few buttons!! 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515685 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 22, 2022 Share Posted November 22, 2022 Oh ; the benefits of 1/25 scale= no computers or government involvement . the wiring and air/ hyd lines are a challenge at times. LOL 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515687 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 23, 2022 Share Posted November 23, 2022 Yeah I had a 2006 Freightliner Coronado had a 2005 Detroit Series 60 14.0L under the hood. 515hp from the factory and 7Mpg Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-515865 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I would start with the rubber weathering stripe on doors. MACK TRUCKS uses a flimsy, saggy-soft rubber piece that falls appart miserably... All of our 2018 GU18s suffer this issue. MACK TRUCK salesman blames the new door panel design that presses into the rubber stripe striking it off its place when opening the doors. I can't beleive NAVISTAR makes a better / decent job with the rubber seals (weathering stripes) on the doors of its new cab design. This is our 2022 INTERNATIONAL MV and so far I like this cab better than the cab in our 2018 MACKs.. 2022 INTERNATIONAL MV ⬇️ 2018 MACK GU813 ⬇️ 1 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516345 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 based on the pictures and NOT defending anyone ; Mack might do better changing the adhesive they use to install the seal . seals don't look ripped apart as much as the door jams only show spots of adhesive suppose to keep them on. different glue and a little more of it 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) Our 2018 GU713 (newest one we have) the weather stripping at the window glass has disintegrated in spots. Not many miles on it either. However idk what these guys use to clean these trucks when they do….this is the same truck I saw aluminum brightner being sprayed all over it one day…🤔 Edited November 29, 2022 by Onyx610 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 That is pretty bad EM, haven’t seen that yet. Tell the salesmen to make it right or your gonna slap the shit out of him with it. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Onyx610 said: Our 2018 GU713 (newest one we have) the weather stripping at the window glass has disintegrated in spots. Not many miles on it either. However idk what these guys use to clean these trucks when they do….this is the same truck I saw aluminum brightner being sprayed all over it one day…🤔 I have the Blue Beacon here in Beaverdam,Ohio spray brightener on the Body of my Truck. It helps the truck stay cleaner longer and it helps the paint not Dull out. Just don't git it on your windows or it will eat them up. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, The Rubber Duck 006 said: I have the Blue Beacon here in Beaverdam,Ohio spray brightener on the Body of my Truck. It helps the truck stay cleaner longer and it helps the paint not Dull out. Just don't git it on your windows or it will eat them up. This stuff isn’t your Napa aluminum brighter. I’ve seen gallon jugs of this zep concentrate laying around and it’s like phosphoric acid or some shit. I’m no detailer but I’m pretty sure that stuff has no place on paint or rubber. Edited November 29, 2022 by Onyx610 Spellings 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516359 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 1 hour ago, Onyx610 said: This stuff isn’t your Napa aluminum brighter. I’ve seen gallon jugs of this zep concentrate laying around and it’s like phosphoric acid or some shit. I’m no detailer but I’m pretty sure that stuff has no place on paint or rubber. Yeah it's "brightner" also known as Acid Brightner useful for bringing up the oxidation hiding beneath the surface of your chrome rims,battery boxes,fuel tanks etc....It won't harm the paint on the truck at all. Like I said I have Blue Beacon do it all the time because it's free and it helps my truck look cleaner longer. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516363 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fjh Posted November 29, 2022 Author Share Posted November 29, 2022 The stuff we was selling was called alumibright ! 5 gallon or 4 liter jugs ! to make the wheels, tankers and wood chip wagons shine ! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516366 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, fjh said: The stuff we was selling was called alumibright ! 5 gallon or 4 liter jugs ! to make the wheels, tankers and wood chip wagons shine ! I think that’s the stuff I saw laying around. Takes your breath away and burns…. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rubber Duck 006 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 I believe Alumibright is the same stuff that The Blue Beacon uses if I'm remembering right. Stuff works great and has done wonders for my trucks paint job. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516369 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Curiosity on this one so I went and checked it out. This one is zep-a-lume. it’s different than all that stuff. Hydrofluoric, sulfuric, and phosphoric acids haha. Not to be used on anything but aluminum apparently. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516371 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onyx610 Posted November 29, 2022 Share Posted November 29, 2022 Ill post pics next year when the clear coat and paint is all coming off 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/70593-if-you-had-the-opportunity-to-redesign-the-mack-chassis-and-the-mp-engines-what-would-you-change/page/8/#findComment-516372 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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