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    Tatra T815 engine swap

    Well, it just came as a surprise that the 40+l/100 km was the fuel consumption rate out of the newer fuel efficient engine. To my understanding I should be getting closer to 10mpg with a 8.3L Cummins after upgrading certain components. Correct me if I'm wrong please.
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    Tatra T815 engine swap

    Thank you for the info Duncan. I've spoken to IPEX Tatra as a potential service/modification facility for the truck and this is what they said: - they advised against any kind of frame shortening/cab relocation - Re-powering the truck with a more modern V8 Tatra turbocharged engine would cost...
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    Tatra T815 engine swap

    Hello! First post is a strange question for mechanically inclined Tatra owners. I'm considering buying a late eighties 6x6 815 TP directly from Eastern Europe. I would like to take out the giant air cooled V12 and put a shorter NA diesel (I have my eye on a 6CTA 8.3L Cummins, suggestions...
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