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Key Takeaways A well-maintained heavy-duty diesel typically runs 750,000 to 1.2 million miles before its first major overhaul. Diesel engines are built to be rebuilt, and one documented Cat 3406E rea … read more

Jump To: Why Owners Compare Conversion to Replacement The Real Cost Comparison Performance Gains You Can Measure Extending the Life of a Truck You Trust What Actually Goes Into the Swap Repair or Co … read more

Adapter Harnesses for Caterpillar Engine Swaps: The Smart, Cost-Effective Solution for J1587 Trucks When a full engine-to-cab harness replacement isn’t necessary — and when it absolutely w … read more

Understanding the Kustom Truck Data Management Processor  How our patented translator makes old engines and new trucks work together perfectly Imagine you’re a kid trying to play with a fri … read more

Mechanical engines are fading further and further into the rearview mirror of heavy-duty trucking. As they do, more operators are asking the same question: does an electronic engine replacement make s … read more

One of the most common phrases thrown around the heavy-duty trucking industry is the term, “Baud Rate”, yet getting someone to explain the implications when completing an engine conversion … read more

Fan Troubleshooting Guide: Part 3 – Detroit Engines A properly functioning cooling fan is crucial for Detroit engine performance and longevity in heavy-duty trucks. Whether your fan is running c … read more

Fan Troubleshooting Guide: Part 2 – Cummins Engines A reliable cooling fan is essential for keeping your Cummins engine running strong under heavy loads. If the fan is always on (hurting fuel ec … read more

Fan Troubleshooting Guide: Part 1 – Caterpillar Engines Truck owners and mechanics know that a properly functioning cooling fan is critical for engine health, especially in heavy-duty applicatio … read more

The Importance of Bumper to Back of Cab (BBC) Dimension and Engine Conversions When it comes to engine conversions in Class 7 and 8 trucks, especially Peterbilt and Kenworth models, there is one measu … read more

Jump To: PACCAR NAMUX Generations PreNAMUX NAMUX1 NAMUX2 NAMUX3 NAMUX4 Why Identification Matters for Your Build PACCAR NAMUX Generations: Engine-to-Cab Interface Nuances for Peterbilt and Kenworth … read more

Which Engine Is Easier To Swap? At Kustom Truck Parts, we support a lot of engine conversions in Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks. Since 2010 Paccar has offered essentially two different brands of engine … read more