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Thanks for the advice Weave. I guess I need to way the pro's and con's of spending more upfront for a wet sleeve engine vs. saving a couple grand and going with a non-wet sleeve engine. The International dealer told me that a 4400 with DT530 will run approx. $5-7000 more than a similar spec...

I am looking at purchasing a new truck. I have looked at the Sterling Acterra, Freightliner M2, and International 4300. So far I lean towards the Sterling with the Mercedes MBE900 280hp. 800tq. engine and 6spd/7spd manual. Although I don't do expediting, I pull a 48' hot shot trailer the truck...