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If it were me the Cat hands down. For me either 3.36 rears or 3.25 with a 13 over. You need to keep rpm down. Either way you go call Arizona Diesel Solutions if you need help, they have an ad on here. Parts are easier to find I think for the Cat. Difficult to get RPM down on the Cummins and still have power. For sure more power upgrades for the Cat and you don't have to go with aftermarket parts. \n \n Art Pfluger", "contentHtml": "Lets clarify up front that you are asking for an "OPINION" and that is what I am offering. If it were me the Cat hands down. For me either 3.36 rears or 3.25 with a 13 over. You need to keep rpm down. Either way you go call Arizona Diesel Solutions if you need help, they have an ad on here. Parts are easier to find I think for the Cat. Difficult to get RPM down on the Cummins and still have power. For sure more power upgrades for the Cat and you don't have to go with aftermarket parts. \r\n \r\nArt Pfluger", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2010-12-05", "dateAdded": "2015-05-08T03:24:04Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 1, "approved": 1, "userId": 3266, "firstName": "ROSE", "lastName": "PFLUGER", "companyName": "ROAD WARRIORS TRANSPORTATION INC", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "MORRISTOWN", "state": "AZ", "userCommentCount": 804, "userLikes": 10, "userDislikes": 4, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 31433, "content": "myself i would go with 60 series detroit.seem to get better mpg.parts are cheap compared to cat or cummins.with simple program upgrade you can up hp and mpg .if it is a egr engine you can program egr on and off at same rpm ,so system is complete but not effective,normally 1 mpg over stock and 75 more hp..each to their own, everybody spends where they want to..good luck with whatever your decision is..\n", "contentHtml": "myself i would go with 60 series detroit.seem to get better mpg.parts are cheap compared to cat or cummins.with simple program upgrade you can up hp and mpg .if it is a egr engine you can program egr on and off at same rpm ,so system is complete but not effective,normally 1 mpg over stock and 75 more hp..each to their own, everybody spends where they want to..good luck with whatever your decision is.. ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-12-04", "dateAdded": "2015-05-08T14:38:21Z", "likes": 1, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9348, "firstName": "RALPH", "lastName": "DINEEN", "companyName": "RALPH DINEEN TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "LITTLE FALLS", "state": "NY", "userCommentCount": 30, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 31444, "content": "The truck I'm driving now is a Detroit with 10 speed don't no hp or ratio but it struggles on hills wondering if I could get away from that", "contentHtml": "The truck I'm driving now is a Detroit with 10 speed don't no hp or ratio but it struggles on hills wondering if I could get away from that ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2015-01-29", "dateAdded": "2015-05-08T20:29:57Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 44443, "firstName": "COREY", "lastName": "BURNELL", "companyName": "MILLIMAN TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Wheeler", "state": "IL", "userCommentCount": 6, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 31445, "content": "what year is it ..and is it a 11.1L or 12.7L or 14L if nothing else the rear gear ratio is normally on door post sticker..or call dealer with vin number and get gear ratio and trans model..what rpm is engine running in high gear at 65 or 70 mph..what is normal top speed you travel at..i have 12.7L with 700 hp to ground mpg depends on how hard you run it and gross weight..in play mode close to 2000hp to ground..but keep in mind short distance short time..either 300 ft on pulling track, or 1/4 mile at a time..you can't run the big power on the street or you would burn it down..but 700 in daily driver driven right works great..if you want to know more on this call grampa at 315-534-2540\n", "contentHtml": "what year is it ..and is it a 11.1L or 12.7L or 14L if nothing else the rear gear ratio is normally on door post sticker..or call dealer with vin number and get gear ratio and trans model..what rpm is engine running in high gear at 65 or 70 mph..what is normal top speed you travel at..i have 12.7L with 700 hp to ground mpg depends on how hard you run it and gross weight..in play mode close to 2000hp to ground..but keep in mind short distance short time..either 300 ft on pulling track, or 1/4 mile at a time..you can't run the big power on the street or you would burn it down..but 700 in daily driver driven right works great..if you want to know more on this call grampa at 315-534-2540 ", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2012-12-04", "dateAdded": "2015-05-08T21:16:11Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 9348, "firstName": "RALPH", "lastName": "DINEEN", "companyName": "RALPH DINEEN TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "LITTLE FALLS", "state": "NY", "userCommentCount": 30, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 31446, "content": "Just for an opinion standpoint I would go with the big cam Cummins. I am personally a cat guy but a 3406 is a heavy block. If you have a big cam m-11 with a 13 sp you will be fine. Some of the guys mentioned a smaller gear which would be fine if you were running bigger power. If you are running a m-11 you might want to run a bit of a taller gear like a 3:55 or 3:73. You will be reving higher but will have more torque getting up hills.", "contentHtml": "Just for an opinion standpoint I would go with the big cam Cummins. I am personally a cat guy but a 3406 is a heavy block. If you have a big cam m-11 with a 13 sp you will be fine. Some of the guys mentioned a smaller gear which would be fine if you were running bigger power. If you are running a m-11 you might want to run a bit of a taller gear like a 3:55 or 3:73. You will be reving higher but will have more torque getting up hills.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2014-11-06", "dateAdded": "2015-05-08T23:00:49Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 37551, "firstName": "SCOTT", "lastName": "WACHTEL", "companyName": "BSI TRANSPORT", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "New Baltimore", "state": "MI", "userCommentCount": 64, "userLikes": 3, "userDislikes": 1, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 31447, "content": "\n All mechanical motors from that era were designed to run at higher RPMs. I would not suggest any rear axle ratio higher than 3.55. Those mechanical motors were not designed to be lugged, with a mechanical injector pump you will wash all the oil off the cylinder walls, and it will cause the engine oil to become dilluted with fuel, wich will damage your bearings and other vital wear surfaces. The big cam cummings runs real nice at 2100 rpm. If it's a cat 1800 to 2100 is prime, but dont drop it down below 1500 rpm. With these mechanical motors the injector pump will determan the personality of the throttle. Talk to bruce at pittsburgh power for how to set the fuel system up, he's one of the few old timers left that specializes in this area of mechanical motors. Bruce was the best back in the day . I had a 400 big cam that he worked on in a 81 kenworth W 900, and it left all cat's in the dust. It had The infamous GEAR PUMP on it and twin turbo set up. It brings back some fond memories. Best of luck to you.", "contentHtml": "\r\n\tAll mechanical motors from that era were designed to run at higher RPMs. I would not suggest any rear axle ratio higher than 3.55. Those mechanical motors were not designed to be lugged, with a mechanical injector pump you will wash all the oil off the cylinder walls, and it will cause the engine oil to become dilluted with fuel, wich will damage your bearings and other vital wear surfaces. The big cam cummings runs real nice at 2100 rpm. If it's a cat 1800 to 2100 is prime, but dont drop it down below 1500 rpm. With these mechanical motors the injector pump will determan the personality of the throttle. Talk to bruce at pittsburgh power for how to set the fuel system up, he's one of the few old timers left that specializes in this area of mechanical motors. Bruce was the best back in the day . I had a 400 big cam that he worked on in a 81 kenworth W 900, and it left all cat's in the dust. It had The infamous GEAR PUMP on it and twin turbo set up. It brings back some fond memories. Best of luck to you.", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2011-09-17", "dateAdded": "2015-05-09T03:11:11Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 5383, "firstName": "Dave", "lastName": "Winters", "companyName": "DWT TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Clearwater", "state": "MN", "userCommentCount": 1292, "userLikes": 490, "userDislikes": 175, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 31448, "content": "It's 12.7 but not my truck but thanks for the advice", "contentHtml": "It's 12.7 but not my truck but thanks for the advice", "parentReplyId": null, "thumbUrl": "", "avatarThumbUrl": "https://s3.amazonaws.com/cdn.bulkloads.com/user_files/profile/thumbs/default.png", "signUpDate": "2015-01-29", "dateAdded": "2015-05-09T03:51:31Z", "likes": 0, "dislikes": 0, "approved": 1, "userId": 44443, "firstName": "COREY", "lastName": "BURNELL", "companyName": "MILLIMAN TRUCKING", "email": "[email protected]", "city": "Wheeler", "state": "IL", "userCommentCount": 6, "userLikes": 0, "userDislikes": 0, "links": [], "files": [], "iLike": 0, "iDislike": 0 }, { "replyId": 31449, "content": "I probably should have mentioned that driveability becomes a issue with mechanical motors when they are turned up past 600 horse. They tend to act like a 2cyle engine in a dirt bike, doggy or balls to the walls, not to good when going through a scale.", "contentHtml": "I probably should have mentioned that driveability becomes a issue with mechanical motors when they are turned up past 600 horse. They tend to act like a 2cyle engine in a dirt bike, doggy or balls to the walls, not to good when going through a scale. 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