Such a beautiful sound. I know a lot of people hate these engines, because they mostly convert fuel to noise....but I also know people that refuse to get rid of their 2-stroke Detroit Diesel engines. They can be super easy to work on, reliable and run flat out for hours and hours at a time. I have a friend that bought a Detroit Diesel powered military generator, and it runs both of his chicken houses, his house and 3 other houses in an emergency.
That reliability is 50% of why a lot of people still run them, the other 50% being that absolutely sonorific demonic howl they spit out the back. I ever end up an owner/op I'll probably shoehorn a V8 Screamin' Jimmy into an FTL Argosy, maybe hotrod it a bit, put a 10spd behind it, and bask in the glorious 2-stroke howl all day long. Mmmm....
i think the people that don't like the sound are people always short on sleep lol but i discovered the detroit when searching to find out what engine the green goblin truck from the maximum overdrive movie was using and i think these are pretty sick, alot of people say the goblin uses an 8v71 but the 8v92 sounds more accurate to it
Husband had a sportfish with 671’s and another with 892 DDEC’s. I love the sound of two detroits synchronized running in a following sea. And, the fish like detroits too.
The sound of that engine and I get teary eyed. In the 1980's I worked for Pacific Coca Cola. Their transport trucks were GMC Generals equipped with 8V92ttae's with 13spd road rangers. Wow what memories. I'm retired now for the last twelve years. After a career that span 44 yrs. Yet I still miss it. I still carry a current CDL-class A. It runs out in 6 yrs. will I get another maybe? Thanks for posting that wonderful sound. I attend truck show now and then. I guess its true old truckers never really retire or die we just fade away
I got my license in a Western Star with the same powertrain. The quick revving 92 with the 13 was great, and not loud like the old green screamers. Excellent power.
1968 in South Korea, my job was recovery on an M-578 retriever. The engine was an 8V71T and I sat right next to this teeth jarring behemoth of power. I loved every second in the drivers seat. I am a short skinny guy, and having that much power at my right foot, made me feel like I could look down on Andre the Giant. I could have chosen to just stay in the motor pool and be a regular line mechanic, but, the excitement of being in the field where the real action was, is what real memories are made of.
1st truck I ever drove for a living, I was 18 yrs old and was an F model Mack with an 8V92 Detroit, 13spd,4:11 and Reyco suspension. I LOVED that truck. I can still hear that TONE!! What aTONE man!!
This brings back memories. Not the Screaming Detroit, but the shotgun view. My dad had an 84 that he bought off his buddy in 85. Black with silver and maroon stripes, 42 inch sit down sleeper, 3406B Cat, and a 13 speed. I spent many weekends and the occasional week in the summer in that seat as a kid. Thank you for sparking those memories.❤
Never more of a beautiful tune to my ear!!! None of these youngsters will ever know the wonder sound of a very well tuned Detroit!!! You better know it!!!!
Over here in Europe a lot of trucks are now automated and wouldn’t know how to drive one with this gearbox. A feast for the ears and oh what sweet music. Have come across Foden leyland, Gardner, root,Rolls Royce two strokes and also another British make in the Starr ferries in Hong Kong.
My Dad had his 13 sp modified like that one. They swap 3rd and the input gear . Man when you put that stick up to the dash you better be ready to fly ...
My FD has a 91 KME with a 8v92ta 500 horse and I cut the muffler off of it and our 87 Dash with it’s 6v92ta. I love the 92 silvers. Gotta keep this beast alive and strong
Sounds great, I'm running a 4-53T straight piped daily in my pickup, but going to be making a resonator soon. Sounds great as well, but just to tone down the roar a little.:)
Nothing on the planet Soundstage sounds like The Detroit, Our Firetrucks had those Engines inside of them Very Reliable 8v92 were Monster Performers on the Fire Scene! Excellent your not jiving your driving !
One of my favourite trucks, My Father had a flc 120 with a 425 cat looks like this has a 15 speed too? Beautiful truck.. one day I hope to own a flc as well.
My first truck 85 western star had silver 92. I hated it as a kid but man I wish I had it now. I had 100 mm marine injectors in it. Pulled not bad for what it was
It's easy, but yeah I takes a minute. I only get goofed up if I drive one of the other trucks, but the shape of the shift knob in my hand helps remind me.... If I'm paying attention! Lol
Lol It isn't real bad unless I'm pulling a hill with a heavy load. 65 mph and less is ok, but above 68 it's a little rough. I've since put mufflers back on.
Love the sound of a Detroit I want to get a Oliver tractor in my collection with a Detroit but far as driving a truck down the road I prefer the Cummins I like the sound of it and they don't look well over the place LOL nice shifting though
Thanks!! I’ve never had a problem with that. I have an air actuated fuel shutoff, so as long as the turbo doesn’t start injecting oil into the air charge then all is good.
These older engines don't make torque like the modern day engines. They had to be revved higher, plus when this truck was made most of the speed limits were still 55 transitioning to 65. When spec'd they would run the engine at highway speeds at the peak efficiency RPM range. This particular engine was only rated at 357hp @ 1600 RPM so that also was factored in. I've installed a larger turbo and injectors and according to DDC literature I'm now in the 480hp family. I do have an OD transmission and it was still climbing speed at 82 MPH, but being on springs and blocks it was kind of a squirrelly ride so I got out of it. Lol
The Detroit of that time really didn't rev that high, but had twice the power strokes, so they sound frantic. I learned on a silver 92 and its rated max was at 2150 or so. Then I got a cummins 855, and was taught to shift it at 2150 also. Same speed, but way different sound. Now a Detroit 53 series...those sound like scrappy race car engines.
@@ernestpassaro9663 I have another short clip posted, I installed bigger injectors and a larger turbo (HP bump) and the local DD mechanic came to adjust my governor. It's now set at 2400 RPM NL sounds sweet! Check it out
The guy we bought it from had the engine rebuilt. But when we put the photo tach on it it was reving 2900 rpm. Crazy shit. The tech guy in the video slowed it to 2400
Shoot me a serious offer and we’ll consider: Last 12 months we’ve replaced: injectors and turbo, mufflers, 10 new tires (8 caps) new air compressor and air dryer assembly, drivers door latch, LH headlight assembly, electric cooling fans, alternator (105 amp) and RH windshield. I run the truck 500 miles daily
The trucking industry has become too serious and stressful. I agree that the inline engines have more tq but that’s ok. I can keep up with most any truck once I’ve got the revs up. I have this 2 stroke for a reason, because it’s simple and easy to work on. I choose NOT to have a 4 stroke. I have this to have fun with on a nearly daily basis. If I needed money I wouldn’t be driving a piece of history that gets 5 MPG! Even with current fuel prices I choose fun over owning a DEF using EGR cooler killing DPF problem child throw-away shit quality truck. Oh, and my truck doesn’t leak oil because I keep on top of it.
Yup, they were loud. Yup, they used oil like nobody's business. Yup, they got diddly for fuel mileage. But dang if they weren't a fun piece, and by God, they could pull.
Such a beautiful sound. I know a lot of people hate these engines, because they mostly convert fuel to noise....but I also know people that refuse to get rid of their 2-stroke Detroit Diesel engines. They can be super easy to work on, reliable and run flat out for hours and hours at a time. I have a friend that bought a Detroit Diesel powered military generator, and it runs both of his chicken houses, his house and 3 other houses in an emergency.
That reliability is 50% of why a lot of people still run them, the other 50% being that absolutely sonorific demonic howl they spit out the back. I ever end up an owner/op I'll probably shoehorn a V8 Screamin' Jimmy into an FTL Argosy, maybe hotrod it a bit, put a 10spd behind it, and bask in the glorious 2-stroke howl all day long. Mmmm....
i think the people that don't like the sound are people always short on sleep lol but i discovered the detroit when searching to find out what engine the green goblin truck from the maximum overdrive movie was using and i think these are pretty sick, alot of people say the goblin uses an 8v71 but the 8v92 sounds more accurate to it
I learned on a silver 92, about 430 hp I believe. Actually quiet thru a turbo and twin mufflers, and lots of smooth power. Loved driving it.
The fire dept I’m with we have a ladder truck with a 8v92 silver series and its a great engine it will outlive the truck
Fuel into noise still as good if not better milage than emission engines
Husband had a sportfish with 671’s and another with 892 DDEC’s. I love the sound of two detroits synchronized running in a following sea. And, the fish like detroits too.
The sound of that engine and I get teary eyed. In the 1980's I worked for Pacific Coca Cola. Their transport trucks were GMC Generals equipped with 8V92ttae's with 13spd road rangers. Wow what memories. I'm retired now for the last twelve years. After a career that span 44 yrs. Yet I still miss it. I still carry a current CDL-class A. It runs out in 6 yrs. will I get another maybe? Thanks for posting that wonderful sound. I attend truck show now and then. I guess its true old truckers never really retire or die we just fade away
I got my license in a Western Star with the same powertrain. The quick revving 92 with the 13 was great, and not loud like the old green screamers. Excellent power.
wish I had that sweet symphony in my 94 Classic. My gal has a 3404B, the two stroke is an amazing sound/symphony to hear none too often.
1968 in South Korea, my job was recovery on an M-578 retriever. The engine was an 8V71T and I sat right next to this teeth jarring behemoth of power. I loved every second in the drivers seat. I am a short skinny guy, and having that much power at my right foot, made me feel like I could look down on Andre the Giant. I could have chosen to just stay in the motor pool and be a regular line mechanic, but, the excitement of being in the field where the real action was, is what real memories are made of.
318 driptroit Rocky Mountain screamer
Did you drove dodge mlM 37 in korea?
1st truck I ever drove for a living, I was 18 yrs old and was an F model Mack with an 8V92 Detroit, 13spd,4:11 and Reyco suspension. I LOVED that truck. I can still hear that TONE!! What aTONE man!!
That Detroit sure sings some sweet music!!! Reminds me of riding on an old 1954 Greyhound Scenicruiser bus.
This brings back memories. Not the Screaming Detroit, but the shotgun view. My dad had an 84 that he bought off his buddy in 85. Black with silver and maroon stripes, 42 inch sit down sleeper, 3406B Cat, and a 13 speed. I spent many weekends and the occasional week in the summer in that seat as a kid. Thank you for sparking those memories.❤
Never more of a beautiful tune to my ear!!! None of these youngsters will ever know the wonder sound of a very well tuned Detroit!!! You better know it!!!!
Over here in Europe a lot of trucks are now automated and wouldn’t know how to drive one with this gearbox. A feast for the ears and oh what sweet music. Have come across Foden leyland, Gardner, root,Rolls Royce two strokes and also another British make in the Starr ferries in Hong Kong.
I hauled coal with a big Detroit many years ago…loud isn’t the word…I loved it!
I'd like to see a modern day steering wheel holder drive one of those
Hahaha right. This one has an unsynchronized transmission. This takes a minute to learn to float. Probably impossible for a newbie
Ain’t happening
Trust me I would anyday over a Mack Granite
Good video, nobody has mentioned the turnaround in the transmission. Another of drivers have never drove one
Oh it’s a fun transmission to drive, but you gotta be dead on accurate because it’s un-synchronized, or at least mine is
My Dad had his 13 sp modified like that one. They swap 3rd and the input gear . Man when you put that stick up to the dash you better be ready to fly ...
My FD has a 91 KME with a 8v92ta 500 horse and I cut the muffler off of it and our 87 Dash with it’s 6v92ta. I love the 92 silvers. Gotta keep this beast alive and strong
Gotta love the sound of a 2-stroke Detroit can you smell the oil yet lol
No better sound than that of a 2 stroke Detroit. Love it! 8V92 is my favorite.
This was when engines were made to get the job done and be easily repairable on the side of the road. Heck you could inframe them in a parking lot.
Very true. Decades ago when I worked for central Detroit diesel in Salina Kansas we did a lot of inframes in the field
Double overdrive… it’s been a while… I love the screamers
I miss that Detroit sound today once in a while I get surprised
Frankly There's just nothing quite like a Detroit.
literally
jesus it sounds so god damn good
The rowdy Detroit Diesel engine 8V92TA
That 2:44 first roar of the Detroit is incredible!
Thank you!!!
Sounds great, I'm running a 4-53T straight piped daily in my pickup, but going to be making a resonator soon. Sounds great as well, but just to tone down the roar a little.:)
Thank you! Sometimes I wonder if those little 53s aren't louder than a 92! Lol
Try a cherry bomb muff
@@cbarnett1790 sounds like a 6.0 powerstroke v8 turbo diesel
@@cbarnett1790 they are.
@@treystewart544 no....these sound so much better than a power stroke.
Nothing on the planet Soundstage sounds like The Detroit, Our Firetrucks had those Engines inside of them Very Reliable 8v92 were Monster Performers on the Fire Scene! Excellent your not jiving your driving !
The man CAN SHIFT
The sound of 'Murica 💪
They have an amazing sound. Always that amazing sound to these engines
One of my favourite trucks, My Father had a flc 120 with a 425 cat looks like this has a 15 speed too? Beautiful truck.. one day I hope to own a flc as well.
Thank you. No this truck is a 9 speed overdrive
@@cbarnett1790 that U shift pattern imo is the superior sequence
My first truck 85 western star had silver 92. I hated it as a kid but man I wish I had it now. I had 100 mm marine injectors in it. Pulled not bad for what it was
Very nice shifting, and a beautifull sound!! 😊😊😊
Thank you
@@cbarnett1790 what transmission does it have?
@@1988diesel the tag is gone. All I know is it’s a9 against the dash OD
@@cbarnett1790 oh ok.
Amazing engine, sound and truck! Thanks for the video.
Ran 71 Autocar with a 13 double overdrive that had the horseshoe pattern.
Nice 👍
15 speed, U pattern.
I always wanted my dad to replace his 8V71 with a Silver 8V92 because his buddy with a 290 Cumm-a-part would always walk him up a steep hill.
All trying to see the cat far off.
@@michaelfreeland2791 pretty much 😆
@@michaelfreeland2791 which cat 🐱🐈🐈⬛? The first, second or third?
nice
Thank you
I drove a 86 with a 4 and a quarter cat, and a 15 speed, in between Washington and socal, in the 90s
Cool! I bet that was a good time. I wish like was a 13 speed.
Nice, detroits seemed to be pretty popular in Pacific NW n West coast. Even now I still hear em sometimes!
Detroit Nation baby 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
My first truck was a White Western Star with a screaming Jimmy 500 rmps to shift that bitch but that truck could pull I had a 7/4 shift love the sound
Music to my ears 😊
WOOOOO that engine aggressive!
Thank you. I'm putting mufflers back on it today. Pulling a loaded trailer I can feel my eyeballs vibrating! Lol
@@cbarnett1790 I own a 81 Kenworth A model. It had mufflers (originally) but I converted it into a straight pipe.
@@cbarnett1790 awww. That thing sounds mean with straight pipes! Maximum overdrive!
Love that shift patten. I've only ever found 1 with that pattern
Thanks. This is my first one I've driven with this pattern. Once you remember to switch the last two gates. Lol
We had one in a 91 freightliner. Going from the H pattern to the circle is quite different. To be honest took me a few tries to get used to it
It looks like he’s shifting in cursive!
@@Robert-ex4hi would take me a little while to get used to that transmission
It's easy, but yeah I takes a minute. I only get goofed up if I drive one of the other trucks, but the shape of the shift knob in my hand helps remind me.... If I'm paying attention! Lol
Can’t even think about listening to that all day
Lol
It isn't real bad unless I'm pulling a hill with a heavy load. 65 mph and less is ok, but above 68 it's a little rough. I've since put mufflers back on.
@@cbarnett1790 sounds like a 6.0 powerstroke v8 turbo diesel
@@treystewart544 NO, it does not...
Love the sound of a Detroit I want to get a Oliver tractor in my collection with a Detroit but far as driving a truck down the road I prefer the Cummins I like the sound of it and they don't look well over the place LOL nice shifting though
Leak oil lol i meant
Thank you. Took a minute to relearn shifting (floating) an unsynchronized transmission again. lol
That thang sounds so good
Thank you!
Sounds awesome
Thank you
Welcome
Awesome content!
Thank you!
Rip to my ears
That's a 10 speed Fuller, in the UK we did have 10 speeds but soon went to 9 speeds.
Watch the shift pattern. It’s a 9. I’m starting in 2nd.
@@cbarnett1790 Okay, old Fuller shift pattern. Why in 87?
@@keithpaterson2097 You referring to the transmission? That's how it was equipping from the factory.
Freight shaker!
Same engine as in 90s Prevost and MCI motorcoaches
Why they ever put radios in trucks with Detroits is beyond me
Even if you tried to listen to it you'd barely be able to hear it!
they aint called freight shaker for nought
👍×1000
Notice that old tape deck doesn't see much use, why would you when the truck makes it's own music right?
Surprisingly it does still work. But yeah I much prefer to hear the growl of the engine lol
Sound great, known for runaway tho,
Thanks!! I’ve never had a problem with that. I have an air actuated fuel shutoff, so as long as the turbo doesn’t start injecting oil into the air charge then all is good.
At the end of a long day your body is numb from the vibration and your can't here anything, been there done that
It really wasn’t all that bad until I was loaded down and the turbo spooked up. I only ran two trips to Dallas before putting mufflers on. Lol
Bruh gotta hit that vape tryin to shift
Well....I know how it can be! Lol
Are the drivers geared lower for the high rev detroit?
These older engines don't make torque like the modern day engines. They had to be revved higher, plus when this truck was made most of the speed limits were still 55 transitioning to 65. When spec'd they would run the engine at highway speeds at the peak efficiency RPM range. This particular engine was only rated at 357hp @ 1600 RPM so that also was factored in. I've installed a larger turbo and injectors and according to DDC literature I'm now in the 480hp family. I do have an OD transmission and it was still climbing speed at 82 MPH, but being on springs and blocks it was kind of a squirrelly ride so I got out of it. Lol
The Detroit of that time really didn't rev that high, but had twice the power strokes, so they sound frantic. I learned on a silver 92 and its rated max was at 2150 or so. Then I got a cummins 855, and was taught to shift it at 2150 also. Same speed, but way different sound.
Now a Detroit 53 series...those sound like scrappy race car engines.
Who needs a vape when you can blow clouds with the stacks??
Did they ever put the Series 60 in the FLC?
According to my truck owners manual it was optional with the 11.1/12.7L
That's 9OD
Yes, against the dash
Is your engine the DDEC version of the 8v92?
It was from the factory but a previous owner removed all that crap, and put mechanical injectors in. Fully mechanical now
@@cbarnett1790 mechanical is the only way on the two cycles!
3406B
Drive it like you stole it and make it sound angry
Hahaha I do regularly 😂
Got to really make those old detroits scream to get the most out of them
@@ernestpassaro9663 I have another short clip posted, I installed bigger injectors and a larger turbo (HP bump) and the local DD mechanic came to adjust my governor. It's now set at 2400 RPM NL sounds sweet! Check it out
@@cbarnett1790 2400 that’s great my old trucks only wound out to 2200 rpms
The guy we bought it from had the engine rebuilt. But when we put the photo tach on it it was reving 2900 rpm. Crazy shit. The tech guy in the video slowed it to 2400
You don't need a damn Jake brake why bob with no trailer
Lol. We have some big foot hills where jakes would be useful. We run her nearly 500 miles a day
Not sounds better than a screaming 318 Detroit with twin straight pipes!
@allan9603 8V92 in this video! Not a 318!
@@mgp870 not my point.
Quantuz hp? ?
With recent turbo and injector upgrades it is 480ish
Day Cab?
It is now. Sleeper was removed and frame shortened
When I drove those old detroits used to put cotton in my ears
Hahaha. Yeah I bet.
HOW MUCH YOU WANT FOR IT? 💰 🤑 💸
Shoot me a serious offer and we’ll consider: Last 12 months we’ve replaced: injectors and turbo, mufflers, 10 new tires (8 caps) new air compressor and air dryer assembly, drivers door latch, LH headlight assembly, electric cooling fans, alternator (105 amp) and RH windshield. I run the truck 500 miles daily
I'd be going faster
Junk
Why do you think that?
Oil leaker with zero tourque too loud and plain outdated. You need a 4 stroke period.
The trucking industry has become too serious and stressful. I agree that the inline engines have more tq but that’s ok. I can keep up with most any truck once I’ve got the revs up. I have this 2 stroke for a reason, because it’s simple and easy to work on. I choose NOT to have a 4 stroke. I have this to have fun with on a nearly daily basis. If I needed money I wouldn’t be driving a piece of history that gets 5 MPG! Even with current fuel prices I choose fun over owning a DEF using EGR cooler killing DPF problem child throw-away shit quality truck. Oh, and my truck doesn’t leak oil because I keep on top of it.
Yup, they were loud. Yup, they used oil like nobody's business. Yup, they got diddly for fuel mileage. But dang if they weren't a fun piece, and by God, they could pull.
Nice
Thank you
Hey, wanna sell it? Lot
Lol sorry
Haha not yet