Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) What is the single turbo on a Cat in a kenworth

[Devan Manis]

My friend found an 02 kenworth that has been crashed, the engine and everything still looks good. I need to know what the turbo is and how big and if it will work on my truck, I have an hx40 and want to know if I could make a twin set up with that

 

[BILLVO]

Cat generally uses Garret turbos. It would probably be physically too large and heavy but anything is possible.

 

[TAbbott]

I have a Garrett on my 14 liter Detroit. It weighs 72 lbs according to the packing slip on a new one. I imagine the turbo on the engine would depend on which Cat it is, and there are several. In an '02, it's probably a 3406-E or even a 3406-C if it was built with a late '01 engine, which many were. But, it might be an 11 liter too, which was a 3176 i think. Anyway, turbo could be most anything until the engine is better identified.

 

[Mhannink]

devan if you can get me the engine serial number i can tell you eveything there is about that engine. i work for cat and therefore have access to sis(service information system) i can pull any spec on that engine for you

 

[JFaulkner]

I thought Cat used Switzer (Borg Warner) chargers. Because doesn't the 3126 or C7 have an s300?

 

[Mhannink]

they might use them but the turbos ive looked at all say cat on them

 

[JFaulkner]

Oh I understand that, all mine say cat but I was under the impression that they were made for Cat by Borg Warner. And unfortunately I know a stock charger for a 2001 C-15 is around $1700. 00. Not looking forward to replacing the Acert twins if they eat themselves.

 

[Forrest Nearing]

cat puts their own label on other turbos... you can find suitable replacements for cheaper, but they won't say "CAT" on them

 

[TCluff]

Not sure the exact size or make of the turbos for cat but the Cummins engines use the HT3B which is a very common bottom turbo for the HX-40!

 

[mhuggler]

3406E/C-15s run Garrett GT47s(stamped Cat of course). The exact size depends on the horsepower rating.

 

[Devan Manis]

I'll see if I can get it asap, where would I look for it though?

 

[TCluff]

engine serial number on the valve cover

 

[mhuggler]

Found something interesting on ebay. Go there and type in item no. 180138448977(I'd give you a link but I don't know how) Looks like they give you a choice of 4 different turbine housings.

 

[mhuggler]

I'll see if I can get it asap, where would I look for it though?

Valve cover base, driver's side.

 

[Mhannink]

its also stamped on the block