I’ve ridden on one of these buses when my hometown’s school district didn’t have any Maxxforce 7 Buses working and I like the sound of these. Unfortunately my school district has Mostly 2016 IC CES with the Cummins ISB6.7.
After 2016, Navistar ended both the VT and DT diesel engine productions. The only engine options that you can buy are the 8.8L PSI Gasoline, and the 6.7L Cummins ISB inline-6 Turbocharged diesel.
@@automotivesboy9904 my wife and I are looking for a deal. Once we find a good used bus, any recommendations on a reputable diesel mechanic around Albany?
This bus reminds me of the day when I dressed up as a Disney Prince to school for Halloween during my senior year (no one noticed that I was wearing a costume, they think it’s just a dressing outfit). I heard the whining engine of the bus approaching, I stepped on it and the driver said “Wow, you look so handsome!” (Such memories of that bus)
Hi I have a qustin. I just bought 06 ce200 and when I was diving on the highway my abs and like 3 more lights kicked in all had to do with the brake system.i pulled over an i waited like 20min and it went away but came back about 20miles later again i waited on the side of the road for 20min and it went away.Can you give me some light on what may cause it.
About the smoothest VT365/6.0L Powerstroke IC CE school bus I've ever heard. But I think the Maxxforce 7s a bit quieter in person on my opinion. Even though I never rode one. I've rode Maxxforce DTs to and from school but the DT sounds good too.
@@automotivesboy9904 yeah and the Bluebirds are pieces of junk. But yeah I figured the M7 is alot faster and quieter than the VT365. But the MDT is a damn good engine believe it or not. And it's still a little better than the M7.
oh yes. The MDT is a lot better than the M7. LOL thats why we haven't done any Cummins Conversions on them but I know some fleets that have done the Cummins Repower on there MDTs.
@@automotivesboy9904 that is true. I also seen a 2005/2006 IC CE 200 VT365 swaped with the T444E, Which was so dope. Like I didn't think those motor swaps would be that possible.
yes sir I will. I haven't forgot. Schools been closed because of the outbreak but i just got a call from my secondary boss saying mechanics start back working in the bus shop next week.
@@Project_29 the 6.0 Powerstroke does share a couple parts with the VT365 though.. In fact, the VT365 is the predecessor to the 6.0 Powerstroke if you think about it.
I’ve ridden on one of these buses when my hometown’s school district didn’t have any Maxxforce 7 Buses working and I like the sound of these. Unfortunately my school district has Mostly 2016 IC CES with the Cummins ISB6.7.
I rode on this type of bus since Pre-K, Elementary, and High School. List of numbers:
4, 83, 82, 59, 65, 20, 47, 66, 32, 21, 63, 86, 60, & 92
1:37 - 1:42 love the slowing down then speeding back up 😭💯
0:45 love your videos
3:17 - 3:25
I love that acceleration!
Torque converter lockup. I love it when the Allison 2500 torque converter locks up.
Right on that sounded pretty beastly 🤩
Would you recommend the VT365 engine? I was looking into buying a BE but I have heard horror stories about those engines.
After 2016, Navistar ended both the VT and DT diesel engine productions. The only engine options that you can buy are the 8.8L PSI Gasoline, and the 6.7L Cummins ISB inline-6 Turbocharged diesel.
I miss that whiny noise!!
Same! I rode on that bus since Pre-K, Kindergarten, and High School
International Thomas built school buses from 2001 and 2002 make whiny noises too
That noise is probably from the turbocharger.
@@lijiang2743wow I did not know Becuase my bus sounds like that😳🤩
Love these buses. Is Colquitt County looking to get rid of any of these, anytime soon?
As of right now no
@@automotivesboy9904 my wife and I are looking for a deal. Once we find a good used bus, any recommendations on a reputable diesel mechanic around Albany?
In Gwinnett county, they use these buses as spares along with International Thomas built buses with scary air brakes
Nice
This bus reminds me of the day when I dressed up as a Disney Prince to school for Halloween during my senior year (no one noticed that I was wearing a costume, they think it’s just a dressing outfit). I heard the whining engine of the bus approaching, I stepped on it and the driver said “Wow, you look so handsome!”
(Such memories of that bus)
What are y’all thought on the 2006 vt365 engine?
Favorite one
Hi I have a qustin. I just bought 06 ce200 and when I was diving on the highway my abs and like 3 more lights kicked in all had to do with the brake system.i pulled over an i waited like 20min and it went away but came back about 20miles later again i waited on the side of the road for 20min and it went away.Can you give me some light on what may cause it.
sounds like a malfunctioning ABS MODULE
About the smoothest VT365/6.0L Powerstroke IC CE school bus I've ever heard. But I think the Maxxforce 7s a bit quieter in person on my opinion. Even though I never rode one. I've rode Maxxforce DTs to and from school but the DT sounds good too.
The M7 is Quieter, Faster, and Smoother. I hate that we Converted them to cummins but they had problems.
@@automotivesboy9904 yeah and the Bluebirds are pieces of junk. But yeah I figured the M7 is alot faster and quieter than the VT365. But the MDT is a damn good engine believe it or not. And it's still a little better than the M7.
oh yes. The MDT is a lot better than the M7. LOL thats why we haven't done any Cummins Conversions on them but I know some fleets that have done the Cummins Repower on there MDTs.
@@automotivesboy9904 that is true. I also seen a 2005/2006 IC CE 200 VT365 swaped with the T444E, Which was so dope. Like I didn't think those motor swaps would be that possible.
@@automotivesboy9904 now the brand new CEs are officially powered by the 6.7 Cummins ISB. Same motor from the Bluebirds and the Thomas Builts.
Please do a driving video and of one of thoose bluebird 3800's
yes sir I will. I haven't forgot. Schools been closed because of the outbreak but i just got a call from my secondary boss saying mechanics start back working in the bus shop next week.
@@automotivesboy9904 ok
When we’re back to school do you think you can do a efx video
yes I can
My district has a single bluebird
6:20 2nd gear torque converter lock up.
I drove an 07 CE200 as my first bus, I’ve never seen that before. Interesting lol
Can you please do a video on the efx bus
I will try.
Kinda sounds like the ford 6.0
I wonder why....
International Thomas built buses from 2001-2 makes whiny noises too
It is a Ford 6.0 vt365 powerstroke
@@BigBlockCheese the VT365 and the Ford 6.0 powerstroke are different engines
@@Project_29 the 6.0 Powerstroke does share a couple parts with the VT365 though.. In fact, the VT365 is the predecessor to the 6.0 Powerstroke if you think about it.