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What engine have I got?

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I see posts re: an ISB or an ISC engine... according to my manual I have a 6CTA 8.3 liter 325 HP Cummins. Is it one of these or something else altogether?

Thanks,
Dave

'98 Allure 36 #30187

Re: What engine have I got?

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From: "tandemsince83" magicbus@...>
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I see posts re: an ISB or an ISC engine... according to my manual I
have a 6CTA 8.3 liter 325 HP Cummins. Is it one of these or something else altogether?

Your engine is apparently as you've described it ... a "C" engine, which is considered "mechanical" rather than "electronic." It was replaced in ~'99 by the ISC/electronic control engine, which apparently had at least 330hp.
There are proponents for the mechanical engine, as there are proponents for the electronic ones 'cause they each have their advantages/disadvantages.
FWIW, we have the same engine you have. And it was a $5K+ option when new over the 300hp engine! I'm glad the original owner ordered it .

Dick (& Geri) Campagna
'98 36' Intrigue #10571
Mfd: 11/97

Re: What engine have I got?

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Mike and Dick, thanks for the information! There's a lot of stuff on my coach I'm glad the original owner ordered!

Dave

Quote from: Dick Campagna
> From: "tandemsince83"

> I see posts re: an ISB or an ISC engine... according to my manual I > have a 6CTA 8.3 liter 325 HP Cummins. Is it one of these or something > else altogether? >

Your engine is apparently as you've described it ... a "C" engine,

which is

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considered "mechanical" rather than "electronic." It was replaced

in ~'99

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by the ISC/electronic control engine, which apparently had at least

330hp.

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>

There are proponents for the mechanical engine, as there are
proponents for

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the electronic ones 'cause they each have their
advantages/disadvantages.

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>

FWIW, we have the same engine you have. And it was a $5K+ option

when new
 

Re: What engine have I got?

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Dick and Dave

We are very pleased with our 98. It has lots of real nice options including the washer/dryer. The snack tray is OK but certainly not worth $325. When we bought our coach last fall we were looking for a 36 non slide and were pleased to find it.
Mike