Will a Detroit Series 60 fit into a Monaco Executive?

[Jcparmley]

Hello All

I am wondering if a Series 60 will fit in a 1997 Monaco Executive with a M11 Cummins?

[SigPIlot]

If it doesn't you can buy my 04 Sig with a DD60 (lol)

[Flyinhy]

I'm sure it can be done. I've seen a Volkswagen beetle with a ls6 , the question is why? The cost of a retrofit in a 97 sig vs a stock swap wouldn't seem economical to me. 🤔

[vito.a]

Monaco offered the Detroit Series 60 in the Signature starting in 2004 and the Executive and Navigator in 2005.  This was a very expensive option ($24-26k) when new but there are usually some for sale on the used market. 

To retrofit a Series 60 to a 97 coach would be difficult and expensive.  The Detroit is computer controlled as is the Allison MH4000 mated to it.   A swap would require the ECU for both the engine and trans plus all the wire harnesses.  Wiring and setting up the throttle and cruise control would be a huge task.  The Detroit 60 is heavier than the M11 so the rear axle without a tag would be overloaded.  

Your best path would be to search for a good used coach with the Detroit.  

[Mike H]

My '05 Exec has the Detroit 60 in it.

[Jcparmley]

Thanks. I was just asking because I have a series 60 from my bus and I was debating if I should keep it just in case I need an engine for the evening or sell it. 

[Flyinhy]

Sell it for sure....have you seen the prices on food lately?????😳

[throgmartin]

The costs to retrofit would be exorbitant. Just the wiring alone would be a complete nightmare.