[Neweller]

After recently talking with my diesel engine mechanic, I am told that a DT 466/530 engines would make a great donor engine on an early classic with the CAT or

Cummins 555. Or if you have a shot Detroit too. This motor would fit in the coaches with the lower clearance engine compartment and be very inexpensive to

maintain or ever rebuild. Non-electronic would be the easiest for the swap vs. the electronic versions but a little less hp. A 170 hp can be turned up to 250 hp with

just adjusting the fuel rate setting and other reasonably priced accessories can get you even more. The 466E can easily go 350 hp with 850 ft/lbs and if you want

to go racing, you will have to dig deeper into your pockets. But more horsepower is definitely doable with turbos, injectors, and p-pump upgrades. For every 50

cc's of fuel will yield another 100 hp.