{"product_id":"2239250-caterpillar-c15-acert-cylinder-head-stage-2-inconel-exhaust","title":"2239250 (223-9250) Caterpillar C15 \/ 3406E Loaded Cylinder Head – New, Stage 2 Inconel Exhaust","description":"\u003cp\u003eNew, fully loaded Stage 2 cylinder head for the \u003cstrong\u003eCaterpillar 3406E, C15 and C15 ACERT\u003c\/strong\u003e, built to replace CAT \u003cstrong\u003e223-9250 (2239250)\u003c\/strong\u003e. One universal casting covers both ACERT and pre-ACERT engines. Stage 2 adds Inconel exhaust valves — the middle ground between our Stage 1 stock replacement and Stage 3 full-Inconel head. It arrives assembled and ready to bolt on, with no core to send back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew cylinder head casting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew intake and exhaust valves (Stage 2 — standard intake, Inconel exhaust)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew valve springs, retainers and keepers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValve guides and valve stem seals installed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e head gasket set, head bolts, injectors, rocker assemblies. Pair it with our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/jaks-pai-340097\"\u003e3406E \/ C15 head bolt kit (PAI 340097)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAT 223-9250 (2239250) and cross-references below\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaterpillar 3406E, C15, C15 ACERT\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew — no core\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLoaded (valves, springs, retainers, keepers, guides, seals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eValve package\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 2 — standard intake, Inconel exhaust\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJAK's Diesel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStage Comparison\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIntake valves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExhaust valves\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStock-power replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInconel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHard-working fleet and owner-operator trucks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStage 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInconel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInconel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTuned engines, high EGT, heavy pulling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2239250-caterpillar-c15-acert-cylinder-head-stage-1-regular-valves\"\u003eStage 1\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2239250-caterpillar-c15-acert-cylinder-head-stage-3-inconel-valves\"\u003eStage 3\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/2239250-caterpillar-c15-cgi-fire-ring-cylinder-head-stage-6\"\u003eStage 6 CGI fire-ring head\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits Caterpillar 3406E, C15 and C15 ACERT on-highway engines (ACERT and pre-ACERT) that use the 223-9250 head family. We confirm fitment by engine serial number (ESN) or casting number before every head ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-Reference Part Numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOEM and reman numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2239250, 223-9250, 0R9537, 0R7594, 10R5985, 1427341, 1604347, 2454324, 2436741, 2635055, 3128347, 3180476, 20R2647, 20R2648, 20R0409, 20R1107, 20R1108, 20R1109, 20R1183, 10R9547, 2672060, 2672063\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping, Core \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo core charge, no core return.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a new casting, not an exchange unit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ships crated by LTL freight. Freight is free to a commercial address with a forklift or dock. Residential, liftgate and terminal delivery can be quoted — call before you order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocal pickup:\u003c\/strong\u003e available in Henderson, CO by arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs this head new or remanufactured?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew. It is a new casting assembled with new valvetrain components — not a rebuilt core.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I have to send back a core?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. There is no core charge and nothing to return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need to install it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlan on a new head gasket set and head bolts for the C15. They are not included. Message us and we will match the right kit to your engine serial number.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I confirm it fits my C15?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us your engine serial number (ESN) or the casting number from your old head. We verify fitment against 223-9250 before the head ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between Stage 1, 2 and 3 C15 heads?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll three use the same new casting. Stage 1 has standard intake and exhaust valves. Stage 2 adds Inconel valves on one side. Stage 3 uses Inconel on both intake and exhaust for engines that run high exhaust temperatures or extra power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeads are crated and handed to the LTL carrier in 1–2 business days. Transit is typically 2–5 business days depending on your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this head new or remanufactured?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"New. It is a new casting assembled with new valvetrain components - not a rebuilt core.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Do I have to send back a core?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"No. There is no core charge and nothing to return.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What else do I need to install it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Plan on a new head gasket set and head bolts for the C15. They are not included. 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Transit is typically 2-5 business days depending on your location.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions? Call JAK's Diesel at \u003ca href=\"tel:+17204456249\"\u003e(720) 445-6249\u003c\/a\u003e. 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