Is the Cummins ISL a good motor?
Cummins ISL is a highly flexible power choice with a low weight, compact size and fuel efficient 8.9 litre configuration. With a lighter weight than competitive engines, operators benefit from high performance, strong acceleration and lower operating costs, all with the reliability and durability expected from Cummins.
What is a Cummins ISL G?
The Cummins Westport ISL G is an 8.9-litre, six-cylinder inline natural gas engine for shuttle and school bus, urban transit, vocational and medium and heavy-duty truck and tractor applications. It was introduced in late 2007 and replaced the Cummins Westport C Gas Plus and Cummins Westport L Gas Plus in 2008.
Does Cummins make a natural gas engine?
Our dedicated 100% natural gas engines are manufactured by Cummins, backed by Cummins’ industry leading support network, and are available as a factory-direct option from leading truck and bus manufacturers.
How much oil does a 8.9 Cummins take?
Actually the manual says between 24 and 28 quarts depending on configuration, So I added 24 quarts and this seems to be the magic number.
How much horsepower can you get out of a 8.3 Cummins?
8.3 Cummins Engine It offers up to 400 horsepower and 1075 lb-ft of torque. This made it a great engine for fire trucks, trash trucks, and heavy equipment.
What does Westport fuel Systems do?
Westport Fuel Systems is a clean transportation technology company. By inventing, engineering, building, and supplying clean and affordable alternative fuel systems and components for automotive applications, we are changing the way the world moves.
Is the Cummins ISL9 the best motor on the market?
A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles. The ISL9, which is also the ISL 360, 400, 425 and 450 has been a mainstay of the Cummins engine lineup for over 15 years. Personally, I think it’s the best RV motor on the market and has been so since it came out.
Are there any problems with the ISL9 engine?
The ISL9, which is also the ISL 360, 400, 425 and 450 has been a mainstay of the Cummins engine lineup for over 15 years. Personally, I think it’s the best RV motor on the market and has been so since it came out. I have a 425HP ISL. We have had 2 problems. 1) water pump went out. This could happen to any engine. 2) The EGR cooler went out.
What is the cost of a Cummins ISL EGR cooler?
This is a known ISL problem. Cummins no longer offers the ISL EGR cooler. In its place they offer the ISX cooler and an adapter kit. Plan on $4.5K if unit has an EGR cooler and it has not been replaced. Full time and loving it!
Is the Cummins a good engine to buy?
The CUMMINS isl is a very good engine, at our shop we have had very little major engine issues before the 400,000 mile range. When you get to 400,000-500,000 it will definitely need an over haul. But to more answer your question the issues before that mileage has been water pumps, air compressors, and on a rare occasion an injector or 2.