BrianAtSmarty
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There is a common misconception that there are Bosch injector bodies available for the CR Cummins application made out of stainless steel. That is a myth. None of the Bosch injectors for this application are made of stainless steel. BBi INJECTOR Bodies have been offered in two different versions. The original body “look” of Big Bang Injectors had a darker exterior. Now they have a shinier look to them. Some say that they, along with injectors from elsewhere, are Stainless Steel. Fact is they are not made of Stainless Steel. The only difference between the first BBi Injectors and the new appearing Injectors is the coating that is used to prevent corrosion. They both have the the exact same body material. The darker bodies are Phosphated. The new lighter colored bodies are Silanized. Why the change? Well the coating has been changed to gain a bit better resistance to corrosion that you would get with the Silanized surface coating. This practice was brought about for engines with external injectors. This would have no effect on the Cummins engine whatsoever. The belief that these are Stainless Steel injectors for the common rail Cummins is a myth.
Also a lot of people getting injectors are under the impression that they are getting “New” injectors when in reality they are getting remanufactured injectors. Here is a FYI for you. Bosch remanned injector part #'s start with a 0986. New injectors start with 0445.
A lot of remans are being marketed as new injectors. True "NEW" injectors are scarce these days.
Also a lot of people getting injectors are under the impression that they are getting “New” injectors when in reality they are getting remanufactured injectors. Here is a FYI for you. Bosch remanned injector part #'s start with a 0986. New injectors start with 0445.
A lot of remans are being marketed as new injectors. True "NEW" injectors are scarce these days.
