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SE MT | don't remember the first year for the acert, might have been 04... if it's a twin turbo, it's an acert motor.
Biggest drawbacks on them are the fuel economy. Best thing for that is to get them producing more hp. back when I used to dyno them, the more we could get out of them, the better mileage they got. don't know if Cat can tune towards the high side of "spec" on the fuel rates anymore. Might be limited to a programmer, and I have no experience with those.
As for mechanical issues, keep an eye on the exhaust manifold studs for breakage, as well as the upper (high press) turbo mounting studs. they'll break on occasion and it's best to catch them early. if one breaks, the others will be on their way shortly.
BXS and MXS C15s were no bad engines. MXS serial number had maybe a few more updates, the CAT brake/IVA actuator was one housing instead of two. If I could pick one I'd pick the MXS, but you won't go wrong with the BXS either.
Those engines didn't look so hot compared to a 6NZ, but compared to todays junk, they're a gold mine. Just don't buy an engine with EGR, whatever you do. Guaranteed a 400K motor or less. | |
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04 C15 Cat?
