Which 2017 truck would you go with?

[Texasdude74]

(07-25-2016 )Running rough Wrote:  

(04-29-2016 )sbtrucking Wrote:  Hey fellas,
Trying to decide on new truck, kw t680, pete 587,
Freightliner cascadia evolution or volvo 780
It has to be auto shift.
By the way will my inline 5 and insite still work with 2017 cumins?

For fuel economy, t700 kenworth or Ih prostar, that would be with the epa 2017 emissions cummins efficiency series x15 possibly with smart advantage powertrain, the efficiency series can be had with up to 1850 torque at 1000 rpm and 500 hp, and also has a new technology for big bore on highway engines called variable compression ratio, apparently making it very fuel efficient, if your a heavy hauler and fuel economy is not a primary concern, look no farther, x15 performance series, up to 605 hp and 2050 torque, truck to spec it in, 389 flat top Pete with low low air ride suspension and front air bags or w900L kenworth, just my opinion

There is no path to a reliable, variable compression ratio engine. All routes involve silly things like cylinder heads that rock from side to side on the block or doing crazy things to control the valves. Hopefully, this isn't a road Cummins will go down. I have read that the compression ratio has been "optimized for efficiency." Which I interpret as "high as f$%k!"

I like the one piece after treatment can, faster and fewer steps to hammer a pipe through.
They also claim to have focused on known durability issues involving camshaft lobes, pistons and fuel pumps. Better late than never I suppose.

Now the important question, if I get a 605hp 2050 torque performance model in the spring Or whenever they're out; how long until Rawze or Gearhead can fix it for me?