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Grandpa had a ‘78 white Freightliner with an 8V92. Loudest motor I have ever heard, and it pulled the fully loaded gravel trailer like it was bobtailing.

- Travis Ladobruk

As a 30-year veteran yacht captain, I have run Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle engines for over 14,000 hours without a major failure. I am very pleased that MTU has committed the resources and expertise to stand behind these reliable engines. Thank you for your continued support.

- Capt. Tom Mechlin

I run a '72 43-foot Hatteras DCFB yacht with 2 6J&T 6-71N's--one original, one majored. I love their sound ... gives me chills! Great engines ... screamin' Jimmies!

- Quincy G. Leslie, Michigan

I maintain two 60' tour boats built in 1950 & 1951 that have gray marine Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle low blocks in them. They run sightseeing tours on the Potomac River in Washington, DC. During the tourist season they run every hour and on the half hour.

- Jamie Barnhard, Washington, DC

My first long haul truck was a 1970 freightliner cabover with a 6-71 (238) Jimmy. Believe me, this combination was not meant to haul 72,000 lbs. across the mountains, but that little Jimmy always delivered the load.

- Bud Dalahite

Though it is a mechanical non-life form, it has music like it has a soul, to love and desire. … 2-Cycle music is my passion, and Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle does it for me.

- Diesel Louie Force

Holland is a relatively small country, we don’t always have the possibility to go full throttle. So once you can, especially at night through the main canals, you really can see fire coming out of the exhaust, and she runs like hell.

- Peter van Thiel, Holland

I grew up to love the Detroit Diesel 53 and 71 engines, especially the sound. The first Detroit Diesel 2-Cycle engine I remember hearing was a 4-cylinder in a Chevy 60 Series. I mistook its high-pitched whine for high RPM. Even when cranking, the sound it uttered was unique.

- Paul Klontz