DODGE 600 Series Cat Engine

Was it possible to spec a Cat V8, 185hp in a 600 Series Dodge? Question is in relation to Historic rego, I can see that you could get the little Cummins V8 or a GM 6V53, but was wondering if you could get the little Caterpillar engine new.
Paul

I remeber Cat adds in Truck and Bus magazine and 3208 ??? was been shown getting lowered into a D or C line Inter
I dont think it was as big as a 600 series Dodgebut I reckon if a little V8 Cat was fitted in nicely no one is would even question it at rego as most trucks don't have the original motors in them any more

Paul

Not sure what it is like here in NSW now but if you wanted to do an engine upgrade you had to prove it was an option then fit all the other upgrades that went with that engine like brakes and suspension. If doing an upgrade with a unknown upgrade then it is off to the engineer that is recognised by that State and meet his expectations.
Like Paul said at rego time no one checks what engine it is so long as its numbers match what is on the paper work.

Paul, AFAIK not an engine option then.
Boss had AT4 760 Dodge and Inter C1840 - both had Cummins C160 replaced with 3208 Cat, NA set at 170 HP for emissions.
KMD Diesel at Dandenong fitted them for about $11000, 610 RR extra. Had to offset the motors slightly, and groove RH manifold to clear steering shaft in both trucks.
Cat motor in the Dodge came almost new from a wrecked Inter D1910. Under new warranty.
Both went ok, spread trailer 32 T gross so bit underpowered. No leaks, quiet, 10 mpg.

paulc20 wrote:

Question is in relation to Historic rego,

Like most things, It'll depend on how Anal/Pedantic the Club's responsible Person is, In interpreting the Rules..
Period correct Modifications & Accessories are allowed, So I personally don't see a problem with It..

I d very much doubt it ,because Chrysler was half owner of a new Cummins factory in UK to make the small V8s (and V6s)....was a factor in Chrysler Europe going broke ,as the small Vs were never any good......The early V8 Cats wernt much good either .....there was an 1100 series before the 3208,they had very bad name ,and were sold as "throw away engines"

hayseed wrote:

paulc20 wrote:

Question is in relation to Historic rego,

Like most things, It'll depend on how Anal/Pedantic the Club's responsible Person is, In interpreting the Rules..
Period correct Modifications & Accessories are allowed, So I personally don't see a problem with It..

Thanks everybody, this is the approach I am going with.

Paul

Paul

After many years of dealing with international borders bureaucracy and motor registration people in several countries with dozens of 'borderline" vehicles I offer this to take in or discard according to your courage threshold:

Rule Number One : Tell them nothing take them nowhere!

Rule Number Two. Never offer ANY information.

Rule Number Three. Yes or No answers. Never complain never explain.

Rule Number Four. If there is any way to interpret the numbers, figures or description in your favour, no matter how improbable, do so because 90% of the time it will get through and the 10% will be recognised as an interpretation mistake. "I don't know" or "This vehicle has been on a farm for 60 years and the papers are lost or the chassis numbers are rusted"

Rule Number Five. ALWAYS be smiling and pleasant at the counter. Tell them how busy they must be or at least open up the contact with a "Good morning, how are you"

Rule Number Six. Never get riled, grit your tethh or roll you eyes. In the face of stupidity, obstruction and gratuitous exercise of power keep smiling, talking calmly (without giving too much away). There is nearly always a solution if you can convince them to get off their arse and talk to the superviser or delve into the regulations further. Many is the time I have come away with the right paper after hearing "It should really have XYZ but it is an old club vehicle on limited registration". All for the cost of a smile, a joke and happily standing there as they punch computers and confer with the senior person in the counter beside them.

Lang

Lang, I take it you've never had the misfortune to deal with VicRoads.

Yes....the story of swishys float......did it ever get registered?