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Title: Hot rod coach
Post by: Old phart phred on April 09, 2017, 04:22:35 pm
There is a U225 for sale in Wichita Falls TX. With Banks power 300 hp 5.9. they bought the 92 in 95 and have all service records + manuals. On Craigslist.
Title: Re: Hot rod coach
Post by: John Morales on April 10, 2017, 08:42:55 am
There is a U225 for sale in Wichita Falls TX. With Banks power 300 hp 5.9. they bought the 92 in 95 and have all service records + manuals. On Craigslist.

Motor home (https://wichitafalls.craigslist.org/rvs/6064597630.html)
Title: Re: Hot rod coach
Post by: wolfe10 on April 10, 2017, 08:54:10 am
OE was 230 HP.  If 300, would be a little concerned for the 4 speed Allison-- suspect that is well over its rated HP/torque rating.
Title: Re: Hot rod coach
Post by: George and Steph on April 10, 2017, 09:25:57 am
When I used Banks on my 5.9 06 I know I exceeded the specs on the RF.  Took the rig to Suncoast and beefed up the tranny.  No comparison with Allison but my thoughts were you mod one you probably mod 2.
Title: Re: Hot rod coach
Post by: Caflashbob on April 10, 2017, 12:13:44 pm
The 5.9 came with a non lockup 542 Allison turbo hydro trans.  Always some slip.