List of kit semi-truck engines (how to find)

[chuckyr]

On 4/28/2019 at 4:05 PM, gotnitro? said:

Heres the 3406 E variant Gary sells 

Its slated for the IH 9300 I'm planning to replicate my step dads truck , w scratchbuilt Mac dump trailer 

 

This was originally a Clint Freeman Components engine.  I have an original.  I appears that the crispness of the parts has worn out.  The molds look worn.

 

[mistermodel]

I'd like to add  a few tid bits.The autocars come with turbo parts ,so by kit bashing the turbo with the non turbo intake manifold you would have a 335.I like horsepower so I call the nta370 an nta 420.Those nta's came in 370 up to 420 in 10 horsepower increments .You can turn the cruiseliners  300 into a 315 hp 300+ by painting it a redish copper colour.For a period of time Euclid owned westernstar.During that era engines were Euclid green.

[Jim B]

I have compiled another list of engines & their approximate colors for heavy & some light trucks.  I don't know how correct it is, but hopefully the members here can help me make it more accurate.

Truck Manufacturer Engine Make Engine Model Color Approximate Years   All Caterpillar 1693 New Cat Yellow All Krylon New Equipment Yellow All Caterpillar 3406 New Cat Yellow 1975-1981 Krylon New Equipment Yellow All Caterpillar 3406B New Cat Yellow 1981-1988 Krylon New Equipment Yellow All Caterpillar 3406C New Cat Yellow 1988-1992 Krylon New Equipment Yellow All Caterpillar 3406E New Cat Yellow 1992-1999 Krylon New Equipment Yellow All Caterpillar 3408 New Cat Yellow All Krylon New Equipment Yellow All Caterpillar 3208 New Cat Yellow All Krylon New Equipment Yellow All Caterpillar C10/C12/C15 New Cat Yellow 1999-2006 ACERT 2003-2006, Krylon New Equipment Yellow             All Cummins NHC-250 Tan 1970s & 1980s   All Cummins NTC-350 Tan 1970s & 1980s   All Cummins NTA-370 Tan 1970s & 1980s   All Cummins KTA450/600 Tan 1970s & 1980s   All Cummins V/VT-903 Dark Grey     All Cummins L-10 Tan 1982-1989   All Cummins L-10 Gloss Black 1990-1994 (L10G to 1998)   All Cummins ISL Gloss Red 1999-Present   All Cummins M11 Gloss Black 1994-1999   All Cummins M11 Plus Gloss Black 1996-1999   All Cummins ISM Gloss Red 1999-Present   All Cummins N-14 Gloss Black 1992-2002 Red valve cover denoted CELECT Plus All Cummins Signature 600 Gloss Red w/Chrome Valve Cover Introduced 7/1997   All Cummins ISX Gloss Red w/Black Valve Cover Present               Ford Caterpillar 3208 Ford Blue 1970-81   Ford Cummins NTC-350 Ford Blue 1970-81   Ford Ford 534SD Ford Blue     Ford Ford 337 c.i.d. V8 Ford Red 1950s   Ford Ford Y-Block Red block w/silver valve covers, & black air-cleaner & accessories 1954   Ford Ford Y-Block Yellow block w/silver valve covers, & black air-cleaner & accessories 1955-57   Ford Ford Y-Block Black block w/Ford Red valve covers, & semi-gloss black air-cleaner & accessories 1961-64   Ford painted all engines Ford Blue (Dupli-Color 1606) 1966-1981                 All Detroit Diesel 6-71 Alpine Green 1938-early 1990s 238hp All Detroit Diesel 6V71 Alpine Green 1957-early 1990s 238hp All Detroit Diesel 6V71T Alpine Green 1957-early 1990s 230-275hp All Detroit Diesel 6V71TA Alpine Green 1957-early 1990s 290hp All Detroit Diesel 8V71 Alpine Green 1957-early 1990s 318hp All Detroit Diesel 8V71T Alpine Green 1957-early 1990s 305-350hp All Detroit Diesel 8V71TA Alpine Green 1957-early 1990s 305-370hp All Detroit Diesel 6V92 Alpine Green 1974-early 1990s   All Detroit Diesel 6V92T Alpine Green 1974-early 1990s   All Detroit Diesel 8V92 Alpine Green 1974-early 1990s   All Detroit Diesel 8V92TA Silver 1974-early 1990s   All Detroit Diesel Series 60 Series 60 Blue 1987-present 12.7 liter, 14.0 liter introduced in 2001, 12.7 discontinued in 2007, Tamiya XF-18 Medium Blue is a decent match All Detroit Diesel Unknown Gray                 Peterbilt All All Gloss White 1950 - Early 1980s   Kenworth All All Gloss White 1950 - Early 1970s               Mack Mack Pre-1990 Gold   Tamiya Gold Leaf X12 is a decent match. Mack Mack Post-1990 Grey                 International Cummins All Gloss Red (IH 2150 Red) 1950 - Early 1970s (Testors Red 1203)   International Detroit Diesel All Gloss Red (IH 2150 Red) 1950 - Early 1970s (Testors Red 1203)   International Caterpillar All Gloss Red (IH 2150 Red) 1950 - Early 1970s (Testors Red 1203)   International International V-800 Gloss Blue Testors Model Master Auto Lacquer 1969 Ford Metallic Acapulco Blue  International International MaxxForce15 Metallic Blue 2000s (Tamiya Metallic Blue X13)   Again, any assistance in making this list more accurate & complete will be greatly appreciated.  Like was the DD 6V92T Alpine Green or silver?

[Force]

Just a note regarding Caterpillar.
I read somewhere that Caterpillar changed the color from Old Caterpillar Yellow, also known as Hi-Way Yellow, to New Cat Yellow on their machines in June 1979 and that could be the case with the engines too.
So if that's correct the engines would be Cat Hi-Way Yellow from January 1932 until June 1979, after June 1979 New Cat Yellow.

Kenworth had white engines through 1975 and Peterbilt through 1984, after that manufacurer colors, there are some exceptions to the rule where you can see engine manufacturer color before and white engines after thos dates.

[CRUSADER2]

This is a really usefull list when looking for donner kits for future conversion  projects, I come back to it quite often when planning future builds (when I can remember where it is) I was thinking though maybe it would be possible to add all the different resin after market engine's that are available, I know of quite a few but there must be a lot more?  Just an idea!

[gotnitro?]

16 hours ago, CRUSADER2 said:

This is a really usefull list when looking for donner kits for future conversion  projects, I come back to it quite often when planning future builds (when I can remember where it is) I was thinking though maybe it would be possible to add all the different resin after market engine's that are available, I know of quite a few but there must be a lot more?  Just an idea!

Good idea !  I'm aware several resin casters have numerous engines that aren't always listed , maybe we can include those too

[Force]

Earlier in this thread I have listed the resin engines I know of but if anything is missing and not listed please add them to this thread.
Unfortunately it's not possible to edit old posts any longer so I can't update the engine and color lists I did earlier with new information as I get it without doing a completely new list in a reply to this thread. 

Edited November 28, 2020 by Force

[peteski]

On 11/28/2020 at 4:17 AM, Force said:

Earlier in this thread I have listed the resin engines I know of but if anything is missing and not listed please add them to this thread.
Unfortunately it's not possible to edit old posts any longer so I can't update the engine and color lists I did earlier with new information as I get it without doing a completely new list in a reply to this thread. 

Contact one of the moderators - they can arrange for you to modify the old post.  Either PM one of them, or even use the "Report Post" link in the upper right of the post you want modify, and tell them what your intentions are.

[Dave72]

This is a fantastic thread! Especially for people like myself that like to build trucks and big rigs, but just not that often. Thanks guys for putting this together.

[Force]

This list is a combination och work and research from several contributors here on the forum and it has been fun to put together...a labour of love so to say.
So if this topic is useful to someone at least I am glad and I think that goes for the other contributors as well.

Edited January 3, 2021 by Force

[carsntrucks4you]

I want to add a european engine to this list

 

Modellers Resource

Gardner 6LXB

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited March 17, 2021 by carsntrucks4you

[Fabrux]

Neat! I've never heard of that vendor or that engine!

[misterNNL]

On 4/27/2019 at 8:39 PM, Ace-Garageguy said:

Man. Damm man. Man oh man. This is great. I know almost zip-zero-nada about big trucks, but thanks to youse guys, I can get at least a few things right. Great thread.  

X2!!

[1st 700 Quad]

You can now add the AMT Parts Pack Turbine truck engine to the list. A LOT easier to get than the original....

 

Steve

Edited December 17, 2021 by 1st 700 Quad

[carsntrucks4you]

You can add

Strato Models

Detroit Diesel 6V12

Tatra V12

[Force]

Well I can't add anything to the list as the edit function doesn't work after a while.
The downside with Strato Models is that the engines and other stuff are not available all the time and when the things are available they sell out very quickly...Pavel Behensky do very nice products tho'.
I was able to get a couple of wheel sets from him last week, they sold out in a few hours and I expect the same will be for his upcoming Kenworth 523, 524 or 525, the model number is depending on what suspension he will do for it.

Edited May 17, 2023 by Force

[Gary Chastain]

These lists are so helpful, thanks guys

[Rbray47]

Very helpful topic. Is there a transmission list somewhere?

[Force]

On 7/13/2024 at 4:33 AM, Rbray47 said:

Very helpful topic. Is there a transmission list somewhere?

I haven't dived into that yet but here are some.

Most of the US truck kits have Eaton-Fuller transmissions regardless of manufacturer.
Here are some exceptions.
The AMT kenworth W925 has a Dana-Spicer main and auxillary transmissions, maybe a 5 and 4 or 6 and 4, so it's a twin stick
The AMT Kenworth W900 Alaskan Hauler has a Dana-Spicer 16 speed 
The AMT Kenworth K100 Aerodyne and the Tyrone Malone Bandag Bandit and Super Boss has Allison Automatics
The AMT Mack trucks has Mack transmissions

Edited July 14, 2024 by Force

[chuckyr]

Or you could purchase some aftermarket model engines.

[irishtrek]

Didn't see which Detroit engine AMT American LaFrance fire rigs come with. Did I miss it?? Also, the Trumpeter ALF Eagle has a molded in transmission and engine, curious as to what make they are.

[Jim B]

The AMT Americn-0LaFrance kits come with a Detroit Diesel 8V71.  Not sure what the Trumpeter kit's engine is supposed to be.  Maybe a Detroit Diesel Series60?

[irishtrek]

The oil pan is in my opinion oversized and the transmission is rounded. Got an engine from a REVELL snap together I'm thinking about putting in there along with the radiator but going to have to modify the chassis if I ever get around to it.

[Force]

On 4/19/2025 at 6:26 AM, irishtrek said:

The oil pan is in my opinion oversized and the transmission is rounded. Got an engine from a REVELL snap together I'm thinking about putting in there along with the radiator but going to have to modify the chassis if I ever get around to it.

The AMT American LaFrance fire trucks has a Detroit Diesel 8V-71 and it looks like a Fuller transmission, I have no clue what speed it is, 9-10-13...
The Trumpeter kit has no engine but the transmission looks like a Allison Automatic, not that uncommon in fire trucks.

Keep in mind that the engine in the Revell snap kits is a Cat 3406A, it came 1973 and was a pre-combustion engine at first but later direct injection, it was replaced with the 3406B 1987, so it's quite old.
The Revell snap kit 3406A engines doesn't have a aftercooler, just a plain intake manifold so it's a lower power engine, but the A model was available up to 425 hp and they had the aftercooler wich was water-to-air like the Cummins aftercoolers.
The 3406B evolved to the C model 1993 wich was partly electronic and the latest version of the 3406 is the fully electronic E model from 1998 and after that the C15 took it's place in 1999-2000, Caterpillar left the truck market in 2008 and concentrated on construction equipment, marine and diesel generators.
The difference between the A and B/C models is where the diesel injection pump is located, in the middle of the drivers side of the block lengthwise for the A model and near the front cover on the same side for the B/C model and the E model has no injection pump at all as it's fully electronic and the E model has 3 valve covers and looks more like a C15 than the B/C models but they are not of the same family.

Edited Sunday at 10:24 AM by Force