What engine is in a 2004 Peterbilt 379?
Caterpillar diesel engine
This flat-top 2004 Peterbilt 379 is powered by a 475 Caterpillar diesel engine, 18 speed with 3.70 rear ratio, 380″ wheelbase, leather interior, wood wheel, 24.5″ aluminum wheels, dual stainless breathers and a 20″ Texas bumper…. midnight blue in colour.
What’s the difference between a 379 and a 389 Peterbilt?
To start with the BBC of the 389 is 4″ longer than the extended hood 379. Every piece of the hood is different. The 389 has longer springs on the steer axle and different frame horns and bumpers. The cabs seem to be the same as the 2006 and later 379’s, but they are mounted slightly higher on the frame.
What motor is in a Peterbilt 379?
Engine Specifications The 2007 Peterbilt 379 runs on a Caterpillar C-15 engine with 475 horsepower. The Caterpillar C-15 is a diesel engine built with the latest technology to provide semi trucks with the power they need for extended highway driving.
What kind of truck is the 2004 Peterbilt 379?
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How to build a winning Peterbilt 379 truck?
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What’s the fuel mileage on a Peterbilt 479?
With this setup, the truck runs about 1350 rpm at 65 mph and the same rpm one gear down at 55 mph for the 2 lanes. The 3.70’s are also still a high enough gear set to pull well through the hills. At 1350 rpm’s, the 475 Cat gets decent fuel mileage and doesn’t work too hard.
What kind of bunk does a Peterbilt truck have?
The flat top bunk is Peterbilt’s 63″ Unicab bunk and sits on its own air bag ride system. The bunk has a rear window to help bring light to the interior. If I were to order another custom truck, I would add a sliding glass window to this rear window, to allow better airflow through the bunk and cab.