Choosing Gasoline or Diesel Powered?
I realize that this is a long thread but if you are pondering the Gasoline versus a Diesel based on power consideration or are wondering about adding an after market performance enhancing kit to a Gas...
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If you know how to drive in the mountains you will have no problems with a gasser without an exhaust brake. Just do not get in a hurry,(why would we be in a hurry anyway), start the downhill slope slowly, use the tranny lower gears to keep your speed down, do not ride the brakes, apply them as needed to slow down and then get your foot off them to allow them to cool, make sure you have a braking system on your toad or trailer. I have never had hot brake problems.
Don't let anyone tell you the older engines can't hold up. The 460 Ford if equipped with headers and a quality exhaust system is a workhorse that will give you years of dependable service.
Don't let anyone tell you the older engines can't hold up. The 460 Ford if equipped with headers and a quality exhaust system is a workhorse that will give you years of dependable service.
