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Have you ever thought about what a performance cylinder head could do for your diesel engine?
If you're putting an engine together, have a bigger turbo, larger injectors, upgraded horsepower, or you just want additional security, a performance head might be just the thing you need.
We've talked about cylinder heads for the Caterpillar 3406E, C15, and C15 ACERT before. They remain extremely popular—we have a post on this head!
In this article we're taking a look at the Stage 2 cylinder head for your Caterpillar engine! Let us introduce you to this line of performance heads and get you the security you want from a cylinder head.
What Do You Need To Know About the Stage 2 Cylinder Head?
So what is the deal with this head? How can it give you better performance? We're here to answer your questions!
Inconel Material
One of the main things you'll get with this head over the standard head for the C15/C15 ACERT/3406E is upgraded valves.
That's right, we're talking inconel material.
On the Stage 2 head, the exhaust valves have been upgraded to inconel material, which allows the valves to handle more temperature and more pressure than standard exhaust valves.
You'll often see inconel material in racing, turbo-charged, super-charged, and boosted applications. Building off a strong foundation, it helps increase the coolant flow in the castings.
It also has a higher nickel content, which improves upon the original casting.
Preventing Chordal Fracture
If you push a standard valve beyond what it was designed to handle, temperature and pressure-wise, you get what's known as chordal fracture.
That's why the valves are upgraded. The Stage 2, 3, and 4 heads all use inconel material in the valves.
Because of this, you'll be getting a stronger and more robust head that can handle what you throw at it. The upgraded valves reduce the threat of chordal fracture.
The Caterpillar Stage 2 head is built to last!
What Are the Benefits of the Stage 2 Cylinder Head?
Still not sure this is the head for you? Here's some of the great features you get with it!
Resists Corrosion, Oxidation, Pitting, and Cracking
Because of the upgraded inconel exhaust valves, this is giving you the added strength and durability you're looking for. It's stronger than stainless steel!
This means you're getting components that tolerate extreme heat and resists corrosion, oxidation, pitting, and cracking. And it's specifically designed for higher horsepower applications.
Other Features
Higher nickel content in this head also gives you more strength and durability, and you're getting the cam bearing pre-installed.
You don't have to worry about used components in this head—all the components are new! This means new valve springs, spring retainers, and valve keepers.
It's also designed with wider fluid passages and a thicker deck to enhance coolant flow. This head means business!
How HHP Can Help!
Are you wondering if this head will work for your engine? Do you need help solving a current cylinder head issue?
Give us a call! We have ASE Certified Technicians on staff who can help you diagnose your diesel engine problems!
We'll help you make sure you're getting the exact parts you need—and we'll get them to you fast!
We have a wide selection of parts to help ensure you get what it takes to get your engine back to work! And we stand behind our parts with industry leading warranties!
From diagnosis through delivery, we're Highway & Heavy Parts.
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