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  1. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    Nice any idea what it came off of or a part number???
  2. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    If I understand it correctly, we have limited options on how high the engines will rev. Governor springs and valve spring float. So yes we all have Defueling, that is what the governor springs do. Without defueling (properly working Governor springs) the engines would rev until something...
  3. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    Simple way to understand governor springs is that the more tension is on the springs (whether it is from adjusting the stock springs or installing aftermarket springs) the higher rpm the engine will rev to before it begins to remove fuel in order to control the max rpm of the engine. Governor...
  4. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    as requested this is my "Package" including the my "Special Tool" all sockets are craftsman and can be purchased individually if you want build yourself a kit.. Start from left to right: 14mm 6-point 1/4 drive with the drive end drilled out just large enough for a 1/4 drive extension to...
  5. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    Some pumps have a different nut in place of the 10mm I made this tool from a socket and just cut down the sides to make a spanner socket.. Edit this 2nd photo is of the more common locking 10mm nut...
  6. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    Lets start off with Welcome to the Website and Texas. So your question, Upgrades above turning up fuel include Larger Turbo, Larger Injectors, modified intake tubing(air cleaners), exhaust upgrades (Straight Pipes) and larger tubing, Inner cooler,after cooler upgrades (anything to cool the...
  7. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    Cummins brochure attached This is also a good link to the 8.3cta specific models http://www.sbmar.com/articles/the_cummins_6cta_8.3_marine_engine_story
  8. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    Marine engines (as in Boats) have the highest Hp and Torque ratings. They have a unique advantage of an endless supply of cool water for both the innercooler/aftercooler and engine coolant systems.
  9. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    There are some post on here where people have used scoops on the inlet tubes. I am not sure on the brand but they looked pretty good and are designed to add air flow and still not suck in water..
  10. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    I did say it was fresh from DRMO (GL) as far as condition, but we did service it and have over 600 miles (half of that were towing another M923) and 2 plus full tanks of fuel run through it before these modification. The truck is mechanical sound it just had the typical sluggish nature of the...
  11. Tornadogt

    So who has bumped the power on a 6CTA cummins

    So I had to jump in an join the group... We started with a M923a2 Turd (by the term "Turd" as we got it from Auction the idle was set around 400rpms in gear and was very slow at accelerating from a dead stop and idle) The truck is completely as it came from DRMO stock exhaust/air inlet/air...
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