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Can you tune a DT466E?
The DT can be tuned up to 500 HP but you won’t have a 500K mile engine any more. The DT in 300 HP form has quite a bit of torque and will pull any LEGAL load you can put on it.
How much horsepower can you get out of a DT466E?
The engine can crank out more than 3,000 hp and can be spun to an insane 7,500 rpm. No doubt, getting this much horsepower down the dragstrip would be a handful, but it’s nothing the folks at Hypermax can’t handle.
How much HP does a DT466 have?
International DT466 Specs
| Manufacturer | Navistar International * |
|---|---|
| Engine Weight | 1,425+ lbs |
| B50 Life | 550,000 miles |
| Horsepower | Up to 300hp @ 2,200 rpm |
| Torque (lb-ft) | Up to 860 lb-ft @ 1,300 rpm |
How many miles is a DT466 good for?
The DT466/DT466E diesel engines were given a life expectancy of 350,000 miles, but with proper maintenance, engine life could extend up to 550,000 miles.
How do I turn up the fuel on my DT466E?
Loosen the 4 bolts to access the fuel plate, slide to front of engine, reinstall. Then turn the star wheel towards engine under the allen head bolt to adjust “smoke”.
What is the difference between a dt466 and a DT466E?
It is a computer controlled engine with many advancements. The computer and accompanying harnesses are needed to operate it properly. Without the “E” simply means it’s an older engine, usually 1996 or older, and entirely mechanical in it’s operation with no electronic controls at all. Both are good.
How much does a DT466 weight?
Electronic injection Variants
| Navistar DT466E | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Dry weight | 1,425 lbs dry |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | DT466 |
What is the difference between a DT466 and a DT466E?
What is the BEST year for DT466?
DT466, #1 and no competition. The BEST years were 1988-1993 and 1994-2002 being second.
What does the DT stand for in DT466?
It included the D312 (4.410-in stroke) and the D (Diesel, naturally aspirated) and DT (Diesel, Turbo) 360 (5.085-in stroke) diesels. The 400 line shared a 4.30-in bore and included the D and DT414 (4.75-in stroke), D and DT436 (5.00-in stroke) and the D and DT466 (5.35-in stroke).
What is the best year for DT466?
What temp should a DT466 run?
The engine should run all day at about 190 deg. If the engine temp rises then the cooling fan should come on around 210 deg.