Why not put turbos on 2500 gas trucks
I hear all these great reviews on the Eco-Boost engine and all the power it creates. Somewhere I read a few years back it had more HP and torque then my 2500 HD gas. Why doesn't Ford or Chevy offer ...
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wowens79 wrote:SidecarFlip wrote:
Problem with the 150's in any form is thay may have the balls to yank about anything but brakes, not enough and not enough frame to be stable. IMO, the only thing a 1/4 ton truck is good for is 5 bags of groceries.
That's the point of this thread is wanting the brakes, payload, and frame of a 3/4 ton, with an engine with a more advanced and powerful engine than what is offered without having to go all they way to a diesel.
For me, I'm towing around 8000lbs, so my 2002 GM 6.0 with a 4 speed struggles, but I really don't need a diesel, but would like a good bump in power. Currently I'm leaning to a Ram 6.4 gasser. It seems to have the most power, yet with the cylinder shut off, it gets decent milage.
My renter just leased one, his 'payload' is probably a bit less because it's a Powerwagon' 4x4 and while I'm not a FCA fan, it is a nice truck. bed is too short for me, but plenty of room inside (4 door). The only thing I don't care much for is the coil spring rear suspension with the 4 link control arm's. He got the 6.4 hemo. He had the smaller one (6.2 I think) and had issues with the motor (making valve noise so he turned it in and got this one. Seems to have plenty of power but he's not all that fuzzy with the fuel mileage.
People rave about the Ford eco-boost motors and I'm a Ford berson but in my opinion, it's too small displacement wise. I'm a no replacement for displacement person.
