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RVER
Explorer
Nov 01, 2016

Thoughts on a Chevy 8.1L Gas Engine vintage 2003

So I have pulled the trigger on a Newmar Mountain Aire 2003 with the Chevy 8.1L Gas Engine. IT runs very smoothly at idle and driving seems to pull nicely through the corners. Just wondering from a...
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hanko
Explorer
Nov 03, 2016
I don't agree that you have to make the V10 scream to get power out of it. The max torque comes at around 3500 rpm. I've never had to go over 4000 which might come with a downshift descending a grade with the tow haul on. Climbing a hill ILL stay around 3200 to 3500 RPM. never the 5 grand that some of you guys talk about. Hank, Im your next door neighbor. Were in Howell

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