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CAC Intake Elbow Kit - Cat C10 or C12 - Kenworth T660 - Engine Mounted Air Cleaner
SKU: 29107005-Base
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CAC Intake Elbow Kit - Cat C10 or C12 - Kenworth T800 - Engine Mounted Air Cleaner
SKU: 22107016-Base
$395.00 - $595.00 -
Why Caterpillar C10 Parts Are Harder to Source Than Other Swaps
Finding Caterpillar C10 engine parts built for a specific swap is harder than sourcing parts for higher-volume Caterpillar platforms. The C10 had a shorter production run, so fewer suppliers keep C10-specific engine upfit components in stock, and a part built for a different Caterpillar engine model rarely fits the C10 platform. That gap is why sourcing from a supplier that specializes in engine upfit parts for conversions, rather than pulling from a general Caterpillar parts bin, matters more on a C10 swap than on more common conversions.
C10 Upfit Parts: CAC Elbows, Accessory Drives, and Fan Hubs
Kustom Truck Parts organizes Caterpillar C10 engine parts by chassis and engine combination, so the components on your bench are built for how a C10 actually goes into a Kenworth or Peterbilt, not a generic Caterpillar mount. That includes:
- CAC intake elbows for external air cleaners and for Kenworth T660 / T800 engine-mounted cleaners
- Serpentine upfit kits that are chassis-specific — the front-end is built for the truck, not a generic C10
- Fan hubs matched to belt layout and center height so the blade sits in the middle of the shroud
What to Confirm Before You Order Caterpillar C10 Engine Parts
Before ordering Cat C10 engine parts, confirm the following. Getting any of these wrong is the most common reason a low-volume swap like this stalls partway through:
- The exact chassis year and cab configuration the C10 is going into
- Air cleaner layout — external cleaners versus a Kenworth T660 or T800 engine-mounted cleaner — so the CAC elbow matches the intake you actually have
- Front-end and fan hub — V-belt or serpentine, and the center height that truck needs so the blade sits in the shroud
Run your combination through the Year/Make/Model tool before ordering, since C10 fitment varies more by chassis year than it does on higher-volume Caterpillar swaps.
Matching C10 Parts to Your Repair or Repower
Repairing an Existing C10
If the engine is already in the truck and staying there, you are replacing what failed or or simply wore out — a harness repair kit, worn out fan hub or a compressor/alternator that's apart of the front-end upfit. That is a parts order, not a conversion. Simply match the replacement part so the repair piece is the one that belongs on that motor.
Repowering into a Different Chassis
Moving a C10 into a Peterbilt, Kenworth, Freightliner, or Western Star is a different list because upfit parts are not universal. CAC routing, serpentine front, fan hub center height, and mounts all change with the truck. The donor’s leftover pieces are what create interference. Order the combination that chassis needs — the elbows we stock plus the hub, upfit, and mounts we identify from the serial and truck — not a one-size C10 kit.
Frequently Asked Questions About Caterpillar C10 Engine Parts
Will a Caterpillar C10 swap fit a Kenworth or Peterbilt chassis?
Most Kenworth and Peterbilt daycab and sleeper trucks can accept a C10 swap. Overall, the project will require engine upfit parts, plus the chassis-specific brackets, electronic interface, and piping kits — those combinations are not the same from one make/model to the next.
Why are Caterpillar C10 parts harder to find than parts for other Caterpillar swaps?
The C10 saw a shorter production run and lower swap volume than platforms like the C15, so fewer suppliers stock harnesses, brackets, and cooling components built specifically for it.
Can I test C10 engine electronics before the engine goes in the truck?
Yes. Bench-test the ECM on the floor first — power it, confirm it is good, and configure it for the chassis before the C10 is on the mounts. That is how you catch a bad module while it is still easy to pull. Do the same with the engine-to-cab harness: check for a broken wire or a damaged connector, and use a harness repair kit when the rest of the harness is still serviceable instead of the more expensive option of replacing the entire harness.
Where can I confirm C10 parts compatibility for my specific truck?
The Year/Make/Model tool checks your chassis year, cab configuration, and engine pairing against confirmed fitment before you place an order.
Get the Caterpillar C10 Engine Parts Your Swap Needs
Whether you are repairing an existing C10 or converting a chassis to run one, Kustom Truck Parts keeps the harness, brackets, and cooling components matched to the platform, so sourcing a lower-volume Caterpillar swap does not turn into a parts hunt. Browse the full lineup of Caterpillar engine parts and kits to find the exact combination your C10 needs. Don't see what your looking for, contact our sales team.