older truck vs newer truck

[Rig Wrench]

(12-16-2017 )seldomseen Wrote:  

(03-28-2017 )JEastonjr Wrote:  Hi folks, New to the world o Rawze.
Thank for accepting me into your world.
My name is Jay and I'm wanting to be OO.
My question is with all the problems motors are having, Would be better to get a older truck with a few miles (800 to a mil) pre emission and spending to rebuild it.
I'm thinking Pete 379 cat c15 pre emission twin tubro. A well maintained truck.
I hope I'm being clear enough.
Want to hear all comments good or bad.
Thanks

It's my understanding you would be best served
to steer clear of any cat twin turbo engines they are early model emissions engines and are junk !!! Correct me if I am wrong ....Please

I'd take any twin turbo cat over a 2250, that's for sure. Aside from some occasional iva issues. They're quite solid. I doubt you'll get the mpg with one that you can with an 871, but they are, in my opinion a good engine. With good maintenance they generally go along time. Throw in a couple $$$ for some good tuning makes even better.