ratfink1969

I am looking to buy an older 1992-1994 m/h with a cummins pusher and would like to talk to somebody who has used this type set up to pull a trailer. I have talked to a couple of guys but they are using newer 275 and 300hp eninges. Would eventually be pulling a 24' trailer across the windy plains of the midwest with rolling hills and wondering if this set up would have enough power and what kind of real world mpg these things get. EVERYBODY that is selling them is getting great milage and tons of power but would like to talk to somebody with real world experience that is not trying to sell me anything.
Thanks in advance.
Ryan Folk

ratfink1969

By the way the set up I'm talking about is the 190hp with 4 spd auto.

3dracing

Don't know how much money you're talking about, but I had a friend that had one and I have a big block cummins 8.3 315 horse and it pulls a lot better.

Steve

3dracing

My friend had I believe a 5.9 275 horse and mine would pullhills a lot better.

Steve

TEDKORPI

It is easy and cheap to get 300 or more hp out of this motor. All you need to do is put marine injectors and change the plate in the pump so the rack can put more more fuel to them. Same turbo same air cleaner and it will be fun to drive. It should get 8-10 mpg. I have done done many of these. An 8.3 can also be turned up easy.

3dracing

What can be done to a 8.3 electronic fuel injected.


Steve

TEDKORPI

I have only done mechanical 8.3 cummins. Sorry i can not help you. Ted

3dracing

Thanks anyway.


Steve

ratfink19694969

Has anybody used the banks kit for a m/h application, how hard is it to install? Banks says its easy but then told me that the average install time is 15-16hrs.
Thanks Ryan

nabit

I had a 1997 dodge with a 5spd and my parents had a 1996 auto and they were great..the 5spd pulled much better but the auto was still damn good. Just watch out for the autos if they have a lot of miles b/c that is the week link.