How to Buy Used 16v92 Detroit Diesel Power Unit?

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The 16v92 Detroit Diesel power unit is one of the benchmark two-stroke cycle engines from Detroit Diesel Corporation. A part of the 92 series, this diesel engine is quite popular in highway vehicles and marine vessels. The diesel engine is aligned in the ‘V’ engine configuration in which the cylinders and pistons are aligned in two separate planes and look like a ‘V’. The 16v92 Detroit Diesel power unit is the largest of the 92 series and comes in various specifications. 

The engine options include: 

• 16v92N: A naturally aspirated engine that delivers a:

1. Power of 736 hp, 549 kW @ 2100 rpm
2. Torque of 2666 Nm @ 1400 rpm 

• 16v92T: A turbocharged version that provides:

1. 860 hp, 642 kW @ 2100 rpm in power
2. Torque of 3216 Nm @ 1400 rpm 

• 16v92TA: A superior turbocharged and after-cooled variant that delivers a:

1. Power of 960 hp, 716 kW @ 2100 rpm
2. Torque of 3736 Nm @ 1200 rpm 

The popularity of this diesel engine and the fact that so many vehicles and boats still use it means that there is a large market for used 16v92 Detroit Diesel power units. 

If you are one of those looking for refurbished 16v92 Detroit Diesel engine and wondering how to go about it, you can do well to search for it online. There are considerable advantages to do so: 

• You get a better selection. With so many used diesel engines out there, you need to buy an engine that has been properly refurbished. A bigger selection means you can pick and choose the one you want instead of having to select from the 2-3 a seller may show you. 

• The cost is obviously lower. In addition, you get discounts plus other freebies like expert advice that may cost you quite a bit otherwise. 

• Some of the firms may even offer to include freight in the price. 

Here is a look now at how you ought to buy the 16v92 Detroit Diesel engine: 

• Look for firms that specialize in diesel engines for sale. An online B2B firm that deals in such large engines will have experts who know the various quirks and niggles of these machines and would have taken care of them. 

• Once you have shortlisted the websites, check the number of engines they offer. The better ones would have mentioned all the necessary details for the engines and highlighted any changes they have made to make the engine better. 

• Call up the number on these websites and ask the relevant questions such as how old the engine(s) is / are, what refurbishments have been made, does the firm provide a warranty of parts and so on. The answers will help you get a firm that clicks with you and whom you can trust even for future purchases. This is especially true for businesses as they would need regular equipment. 

• Keep the price in mind. Some of the better-maintained 16v92 Detroit Diesel power units may cost more but they will give you better reliability and last longer. They are also more likely to be more efficient and give you better returns on your money. 

About The Author:

Josh Kramer is President and Founder of Swift Equipment Solutions. They offers new, surplus and refurbished equipment assets. The equipment includes refurbished engines, compressors, and generators. They also specialize in giving recommendation for equipment solutions that exactly fit the requirements for their customers’.