600 Horsepower C16 Peterbilt gets a Serpentine Belt Retrofit. "Texas Red" Part 1. 

I know right. They give you trouble for trying to do it right because it's taking longer than they want it to.

Thanks so much Ray. I'm not trained in it at all, but I sure put a lot of work into editing.

It’s a nice conversion, it cleans the engine up really well and gives it a more modern look. Plus the serpentine belts are easier to change if needed. Eventually after I get some body work done and a couple more modernisations on the doors and replace the frame I’ll show it at the Fours States truck show, maybe in 2025. It’s still a work truck so I can only do small stuff here and there. This was a major upgrade that took some planning on my part. The next major thing I need to do is replace the rear diff housing and change the gear ratio to 3:08 to lower the RPMs. I spend a lot of time driving through flavor county (the western states w/ higher speed limits) and as much as I love the raw power it puts out at the higher RPMs it hurts fuel economy; though having said that I’ve actually been getting around 5.9 miles per gallon. Which isn’t bad for a C16 fully loaded on the rolling hills. I’ll run it back to Josh probably in about 9 months (after I pay down a couple things) and have him to put on a single piece manifold and probably a 80mm turbo. It’s a bit of a process. Josh does spectacular work and has a great eye for detail. Well worth the drive.

Your work is your signature. That is why I'm here, and will be, so long as I am able. Best wishes from the far North.

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Just posted it.

You weren't first, the comments were delayed because I hold new video comments for review because idiots try to scam people on here. Thank you for commenting though.

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