Question for dzlpwr

[JLEONARD]

I was wondering if I heard correctly that the same engine we have is also used in marine application albet a few different changes. But, puts out a group more HP. Does the marine motor utilize the same fuel pump and if so what was done to it to make it put out more?

Yes, the Cummins 6b is used in marine applications. . see my signature, I have one it rocks.

The 6b is offered from about 130 hp to 370 hp.

The "older" 6B series engines (mid 80s to early 90s) were popular as a 210 hp (turbocharged) and 250 hp ( sea water aftercooled)... these engines had a Lucas/Cav pump.

The modern 6B series are usually seen as a 6bt (220 hp) to a 6bta (370 hp, sea water aftercooled) , and use a Bosch 7100 series pump.

The engine I have is a 6bta (jacket water or antifreeze aftercooled) and is rated at 270 hp @ 2600 rpm

If you go to the Cummins website you can see all of this and look at hp and torque curves for these engines.

Jay

 

[JStraw]

Cool info. Thanks Jay

 

[swankmetal]

well, i hate to raise the dead, but i just wanted to say how impressed i am. you "old" guys sure did a LOT of thinkin' back in the day. just wanted to say thanks for paving the road.



dave

 

[bgilbert]

Yep this is an oldie but goodie thread.

 

[Greenleaf]

I didn't read every post however, I found it humorous to think back in '03 230 hp was something to be marveled at. Progress has it's advantages.



In a few short years I'd imagine that 350/400 hp will be common place to even the novice????? Or have we reached that point now????



I guess what I'm asking is this: as more and more information (R&D)becomes public knowledge we will see more and more high hp 1st gens as opposed to a select few a number of years ago. What was once concidered top secret to some is now old news ???



Just thinking out loud.



GL

 

[CLiberty]

I didn't read every post however, I found it humorous to think back in '03 230 hp was something to be marveled at. Progress has it's advantages.

In a few short years I'd imagine that 350/400 hp will be common place to even the novice????? Or have we reached that point now????

I guess what I'm asking is this: as more and more information (R&D)becomes public knowledge we will see more and more high hp 1st gens as opposed to a select few a number of years ago. What was once concidered top secret to some is now old news ???

Just thinking out loud.

GL

IMO (mind you I`m verrry new) 350 is a pretty attainable number without tooo much work or $$. It`s what I`m shooting for. 400 and up would be nice... . maybe one day#ad