Bus Repower Complete Long Post

[JohnEd]

Melbo,

Really happy to hear that all went well.  You sound like you are happy with the power.  That was a concern I had for you.  The L10 has less than 300HP, is that correct? That seems to be 8V71 turf so you shouldn't be disapointed and you seem to be favorably impressed. Your MPG is the really much needed info.

Again, very happy for you,

John

[Melbo]

Drove the bus up the canyon yesterday and my girlfriend even logged some time driving

Coming down the canyon was my concern but all went well.

I am really looking forward to going over Raton pass the end of May.

But as far as the fuel mileage I will be logging a 1600 mile trip to Mexico for the triathlon the first of May.

We won't be there for cinco de mayo but just before it.

That will tell me the story on the fuel mileage but I have definitely have solved two out of three problems and it would be sweet to get some better fuel mileage.

I will post what my mileage is when I return.

Melbo

[luvrbus]

John  he could have 330 hp depending on what engine Gary installed

[JohnEd]

Lvr,

I seem to recall that number but I also heard that the ones that were programmed for 330 were few and far between.  Another curious point was made that Cummins would not "bump" the hp if the engine was not sold that way.  Seems rather narrow of them.  There is a place in Pa. that will make any HP wish come true even if you get a lifespan measured in seconds, it would apear.  There is always more but not always reliable.  Big change in the basics was that C remodeled the pistons and redid the oil cooling as well so the puppys didn'r melt at the addded power.

John

[luvrbus]

John all of the LTAA10-330E were 330 hp