2013 Kenworth T660

[Waterloo]

(02-08-2019 )Elmuchotazz Wrote:  Trying to buy a truck and this Kenworth caught my eye. It has an IXS15, 500 HP, 18 speed manual transmission, with a ratio of 3.42. what's your opinion on this truck?

Same set up I have, I don't care too much for the gearing, especially with what I do, 3:70 would be much better running city and regional. But, if you are going to be mostly hwy, the 18 speed gives you more versatility in regards to speed and fuel economy. If you want to run 60 and keep the rpm up in the sweet spot, I will run her in low 9 (low side of top gear). Or, if I do need to roll, the power and gearing is there. It has it's plus and minus. You just have to watch it in the hilly or mountainous country, you will be doing some down shifting to keep from lugging the motor.

Myself, I love the 18 speed, getting harder to find out here.