CAT C12 inframe kit whats the best

I didn't realize that IPD made 1 piece pistons for the C12, hmmm. Let us know what you find out, we have a C12 getting up there in miles that will need an inframe in the next few years.

 

why not the cat platinum package if money is no object?

 

Did you ever get those 1 piece pistons? How's it working out for you?

 

I also would like to know if you use the IPD one piece pistons and how they worked. I have used Interstate McBee and IPD. Most of my friends prefer IPD and seem to of had good luck with them, as well as I have.
One thing I do when I in frame is I always measure my liner height on all six liners at the deck before I remove them. Do this to make sure a liner has not sunk, and I never trust manuals for liner protrusion heights. I refer to them, but I got burned once, and never again. Now f there is a discrepancy I call the engine manufacturer. Some people swear the dealer parts are better. I agree and disagree. Cat makes very few of their own parts anymore. IPD, Interstate and Firepower are a few who make parts for them.

What CAT does do though, is require very tight tolerances with any part they order. Why I am saying this, is that if you take a few minutes extra, and measure bearings and liner heights before you install, you will have a motor that you will be happy with. I even do this with genuine Cummins and Cat parts. I am by far and away from a Master Mechanic, and my rebuilds have seemed to do better than when I take it to a shop regardless of the parts used. But than again, when I know I have to pay for any mistakes out of my pocket, I am willing to spend a little extra time.