How much horsepower does a 3116 Cat motor have?

205-350 hp
The Caterpillar 3116 engine is built for pulling power. The horsepower rating is 205-350 hp with a torque rating of 420-735 ft/lbs.

What oil does a CAT 3116 take?

Cat Special Application Engine Oil is the only oil approved by Caterpillar for use in the 3116 and 3126 Marine Diesel Engines with mechanical unit injection and a closed crankcase ventilation system. This system circulates blowby gases from the engine crankcase to the turbocharger inlet.

Is it possible to turn up a 3116 cat?

Its not hard, but i really dont recommend it. Its not meant for a high hp application. we have a bunch of topkicks with 3116/3126/c7’s in them at 270-300 hp, and they fall apart like wet kleenex. We usually get between 150K and 200K miles out of an engine before catastrophic failure.

Is the cat 3116 engine a bad engine?

I did some research on internet, and it seems like Cat 3116 engine has such a bad reputation out there. People is avoiding Cat 3116 all together. How does it perform in the truck?

Why is my Caterpillar 3116 engine leaking oil?

Thought the cause was the common catch all for the HEUI “dirty oil” cause. Just checked the tank vent line and it was clogged. Caterpillar upgraded the oil cooler gaskets because they all leak. They also changed the high pressure oil line design a few times, also leaked.

Is the cat 3116 an engine to avoid?

As my friend, the Cat engine repair instructor said, ” Any engine can be an engine to avoid, if it has not been properly maintained”. It is true that the life of a 3116 can be greatly shortened by improper maint. It may be more sensitive to that, then other engines that can take more abuse and keep going.

How many miles does a 3116 cat get?

Its not meant for a high hp application. we have a bunch of topkicks with 3116/3126/c7’s in them at 270-300 hp, and they fall apart like wet kleenex. We usually get between 150K and 200K miles out of an engine before catastrophic failure.

Is the Cat 3208 an engine to avoid?

The Cat 3208 was also known as an engine to avoid, and a throwaway. However, there are tens of thousands of them out there, still working hard every day. As my friend, the Cat engine repair instructor said, ” Any engine can be an engine to avoid, if it has not been properly maintained”.