Gas vs Diesel (I've read the FAQs!!)
Hello to All, We *still* have the Thor Jazz in my sig, and it's still a going concern, but the wife is up for a change and "we" are wondering if a Class A would fit the bill. Many of our trips are ...
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OhhWell wrote:Bruce Brown wrote:Daveinet wrote:Bruce Brown wrote:I'd like to see you reconcile your statements with the post from Greyhost above. My guess is you have not considered the weight of either coach, or the altitude. An old V10 has serious breathing problems, which will be exacerbated by any kind of altitude. No doubt that is a big factor, so you argument of torque doesn't hold water. (never mind that it defies physics)
Not the Grape Vine, but Rt 26 out of Johnson City, Tn;
2000 V10 gasser MH - brought to it's knees, 30 MPH tops
2003 DP w/ Cat 3126, 330HP/860 TQ - 55 MPH
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If you're ready for a DP skip the HP number and look at the torque.
I have no idea why he was limited to 50 MPH in his diesel - ours does not.
As to the rest, I'm offering real world expirence, not a physiscs class. If it makes you feel better to say I'm wrong then OK, make yourself happy.
If you want to buy a low torque engine go ahead, I won't.
We've owned gassers and diesels in both our MH's and pickups. Gas has it's place, but when it comes to hard work I'll take a diesel every time, and the bigger the better.
Nothing wrong with loving a high torque engine as they make for a very pleasant driving experience. When you say ignorant things like ignore the HP number, it's all about torque; unfortunately, you are doing a disservice in addition to being just plain wrong.
Ask yourself;
Do you want a 300HP/600#/ft diesel or do you want a 300/950#/ft diesel?
Me? Ignorant as I may be I'm skipping the HP number and going for more torque.
Take a look at the torque curves and you'll know why. :W Where an engine makes power is just as important as how much it makes. A low torque diesel just can't offer what a high torque one can. And until you've owned both (we have) you just won't understand.
