Modern diesel engines perform exceptionally well at 1,100 to 1,200 rpm. They deliver peak torque just a few hundred rpm above idle, and peak horsepower somewhere around 1,500 or 1,600 rpm. But what ...

Did you know that when you’re doing an engine overhaul, you also should take the time to tune up the engine brake? Too often, the fleet or repair shop gets wrapped up in the engine overhaul and does ...

The stricter emissions standards mandated by EPA are no doubt having their most dramatic impact on engine development. And such widespread changes to engines means that changes to engine brakes and ...

When owning a car, consistent, thorough maintenance is key. If you want to get the most out of your vehicle and prevent paying for costly repairs, it's crucial to take care of little things and avoid ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced the launch of a compression release engine brake for the International A26 engine. Jacobs and Navistar engineers collaborated to provide an engine brake for the latest ...

International A26 engine by John Sommers II for Transport Topics. The engine brake comes factory-installed on the International LT Series longhaul vehicles, RH Series regional-haul trucks and ...

Jacobs’ optimized engine brake for the 15-liter 2017 Cummins X15 engine is designed to capitalize on the optimization of the VGT and braking cam to deliver 10 percent additional braking power at ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems announced its engine brake model 5783A is now standard equipment on the International A26 engine. Jacobs has supplied a compression release engine brake for International ...