Truck was totaled, looking at GM 6.6 Gasser
Long story short someone pulled out in front of my 47,000 mile 3500HD 6.0 gasser. It was totaled yesterday. Frame is bent. So looking for a brand new 10 speed 6.6 GM gasser anyone here have a...
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blt2ski wrote:
Vintage,
MTN towing in my mind is subjective. For me it is over 6000' elevation. The 3-5K foot passes here in the NW US, a turbo or forced induction motor, while nice, not needed generally speaking. Over 6000', with an HP loss of 18-20% and higher above this elevation, this is where a turbo diesel, one of the turbo gas units, ie an Eco boost as an example help.
Newer gas rigs are better at keeping their HP/torque at elevation than a carb rig, or even TBI rigs, which are nothing more than an electric controlled carb.
Forced induction motors are nice options I admit. The trailer size etc Mike is pulling, he'll be fine with ANY of a gas rigs generally speaking. Along with a $6-10K hit for a diesel, it'll take awhile to pay off the difference in fuel mileage, yeah one gets a higher price on resale.....
Marty
Correct and the truck I just picked up is way more truck than my 17 and that did fine all over the place out here including the continental divide. None of my trailers are over 8000lbs I like having the 3/4 ton or better because of the length of the trailers I tow. My trailer is 35 feet 10 inches. The parade float I tow for the Submarine veterans has a heavy tongue weight and is over 30 feet. I also have a 22 foot boat.
