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The CAT 3406E engine is one of the most iconic diesel engines ever produced by Caterpillar Inc., known for its power, reliability, and versatility. A favorite among truckers and heavy equipment operators, the 3406E helped define an era of commercial diesel engine performance. This article explores the history of the CAT 3406E, its development, specifications, and lasting legacy in the diesel industry. Origins and Development The CAT 3406 series dates back to the 1970s, when Caterpillar introduce …

[Lansdale, Pennsylvania] — In the heart of diesel country, a local entrepreneur is making waves in the heavy-duty engine world with a booming business that specializes in high-performance turbochargers for some of the most iconic names in trucking: CAT, Cummins, and Detroit Diesel. Meet Joe Neill, founder and owner of Momentum Worx, a fast-growing supplier of aftermarket and performance turbochargers tailored to meet the high-demand needs of diesel engines used in transport, construction, …

The BorgWarner S400 and S410SX turbos are SUPER popular for CAT, Cummins, and Detroit trucks.  While these turbos are a little different, they share the SAME 96MM/88MMturbine wheel, which means all the exhaust housings are interchangeable. The available housings are: 1.15 A/R, 1.32 A/R, 1.45 A/R, 1.58 A/R, and 1.65 A/R.  You will notice that the 1.15 A/R and 1.65 A/R housings are missing from the photos, that's because we virtually NEVER use these housings, more on that later …

When it comes to finding a direct replacement turbocharger for your CAT 3406 engine, there is alot of information out there and it may be a bit over whelming.  Momentum Worx is already known as the place to go when UPGRADING you CAT turbo, but how about when you just want a stock replacement turbo?  Don't worry, we have you covered there as well!Originally, all CAT 3406 engines came equipped with a Garrett turbocharger.  Garrett continued to supply Caterpillar with turbochargers f …

If you have a CAT 3406E that is in need of a set of injectors, or you are looking to upgrade the injectors on your CAT 3406E / C15, hopefully this is the information you are looking for!Now I am just a stooooopid turbo guy, but its pretty hard to take advantage of a larger turbo without a good set of injectors adding fuel to the fire.  While I am no expert, I have been slowly trying to compile helpful information to share, as I cant seem to find a source that has this information readi …