more power out of a m35a3 ??

[steve6x6x6]

actually, Explicit1 asked about the viability of using an M35a3 to pull a toy hauler. On modern roads, a 50MPH top speed is a concern. The point I was making is that even if the CAT3116 was turned up to 350HP, without gearing changes, it is STILL not going to be a viable platform with a toy hauler due to it's inherent speed limitations from the gearing/transmission setup that the truck CAME with from the manufacturer.

I know, because I have this setup, drove it home 400 miles from Ft. Meade, and 2700RPM on the highway will set your teeth on edge. A toy hauler behind just becomes a danger.

I drove mine 1,500 miles at 2,900 rpm to get home. His guy will have 1600 x 20 on it soon.

 

[swbradley1]

1600s? Speedy but I wonder what it will do to the towing...

 

[Rambling Wreck]

is it possible to swap a manual transmission in? that would be the goal.... a turned up CAT, no power loss (or better: little) in the transmission, maybe with an overdrive....

That debate can be found at:

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/deuce-...ompatible-transmissions-m35a3-cat-3116-a.html

 

[Speedwoble]

really not big but its all i got to keep moving lol..this thing sucks

Is there any tongue weight on that trailer? Loaded that far to the rear looks squirrelly.

 

[steve6x6x6]

and what that makes u better then everyone else there Colonel ??? 200hp !! wow thats all u got with that little bobber truck of urs ??

You could have bought that M923 5 ton you wanted for the same money you spent on the M35A3. WHY?

 

[73m819]

and what that makes u better then everyone else there Colonel ??? 200hp !! wow thats all u got with that little bobber truck of urs ??

Attitude does not help either.

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[steve6x6x6]

Attitude does not help either.

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There is no attitude, he lives just down the road, know him too long. I found him many M923 since late last year, but for him they were too far away - like next door state. He changes his mind more than his underwear.

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

I drove mine 1,500 miles at 2,900 rpm to get home. His guy will have 1600 x 20 on it soon.

I keep seeing these posts about 2700rpm being redline, I'm pretty sure I saw 2900 on my engine.

 

[olly hondro]

Heres what the label reads :

 

[73m819]

There is no attitude, he lives just down the road, know him too long. I found him many M923 since late last year, but for him they were too far away - like next door state. He changes his mind more than his underwear.

Hum, you are keeping track, WOW, you MUST really KNOW him.

 

[porkysplace]

Hum, you are keeping track, WOW, you MUST really KNOW him.

Sounds a little too close to me.

 

[1 Patriot-of-many]

Heres what the label reads :

Exactly. I may be wrong but I read that as peak HP at 2700rpm, redline at 2930.
I generally run 45mph so I'm not hitting either of those rpm.

 

[steve6x6x6]

Sounds a little too close to me.

Yea, your right. I knew his dad and mother when he was a kid.

 

[trukhead]

I 'm sure the engine can be turned up but will the tranny handle it?

Here's My . Keep your A3 the way it is and do all the PM and the tranny flush.
Get the appropriate brakes and controllers for your trailer for your toys to mate up to your A3 in a safe operational manner.

Plan your route and travel it during least populated times such as 3 am Saturday or Sunday night. Put reflective danger tape on the back of your trailer and pull it at 45-50 MPH. How often are you going to pull this rig any way, 1-2 times a month?

I would suggest a more appropriate civi rig if you were going to do this every day during a work compute such as pulling a job box to and from a site. But for a weekend jaunt to a recreational area just travel the route during off times and camp out until the area opens.

The A3 is a great truck but a highway speed tug it aint. The tires are not up to snuff for the rig. They are only inflated to 45 psi at most and they are rated to 80 psi so they have been abused since they were installed. The A3 rims will only go to 60 psi so another strike.

I know you asked about how to tune the CAT engine and I rambled, but I do that

I enjoy my A3 mostly in low range!opcorn:

 

[trukhead]

...may have to RETRAIN the phone...

I tried to retrain old girlfreinds and now my dog. RETRAIN a phone WAAaaaasss that all about?

You can tune a piano but you can't tune a fish.................

 

[EXPLICIT1]

thx steve now ur going to get more rumors going. by the way there red today incase u wanted to know...lol

i have plenty of other trucks to tow with (as u can see). but i bought the a3 as a toy/camping rig for the mudhole and as i say i love it. but brakes suck,needs just a little extra power and i wish i could cruise about 60 mph the trans is great i think for pulling. iam lifting it on 49s late.r but i know as soon as i do that i will be under power. what we have been talking about with my tech was injectors and getting with steve about a adaptor to put a twin turbo on it later in the yr. for right now iam just going to turn it up a little.

thank you everyone for ur input and help. i will keep u guys informed how it runs and what i do.

 

[EXPLICIT1]

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[Flat Black]

Remove CAT 3116
Install Cummins 5.9 or 8.3C

Enjoy

That slushbox behind it doesnt help matters either

^^^ this, times 1000, that motor is a raging pile of ****, not to mention all the dumb ghey **** that CAT did to it to make it a PITA and $$$$ to work on...

Yes, you can turn them up to probably 350 - 400 hp with some work (read $$$$), talk to a CAT dealer in your area.

The intelligent choice is to sell it before it needs repairs and put in a CTA/ISC Cummins and a manual transmission and sell your engine and trans for whatever you can get out of it....

 

[swbradley1]

Don't sugar coat it, tell us how you really feel.

 

[trukhead]

You sir have some nice rigs!!!

Pull the CAT engine and install a big displacement small block chevy engine. I'd get a White Bros. Racing fuel injection with a duel fuel O2 sensor and then you could run a mix of race fuel (leaded) and ethanol gas (for the octane). I think the allison tranny would take it and you could rev the chevy to an easy 5 grand and run that A3 as scary as you dare!

If you can pull 2 trailers in FL. ,why not put the A3 on the first trailer and your toys on the second?