Another Diesel vs. Gas topic...
Okay all, first of all, I am a Chevy man so no comments trying to convert but here is the story. Currently towing the 5vr in my signature with a 2009 CC LB 3500HD Duramax/Allison. This is where ...
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mrkoje wrote:transamz9 wrote:
If you don't mind the engine revving to get to it's power the 6.0 gas I believe has as much power as the D-max. Depending on the loaded weight of the 5er I believe it will do just fine but it will be at the top end of the tow rating.
You will probably have a bit more HP (way higher RPM) with the gasser but at half the torque (also at higher RPM).
Don't get the HP is everything going from the gassers!
Yes, HP is work over time, but without torque, it is wasted, I know what my less than 300 HP in line six, moves a GCVW of 19,500# at 55 to 60 mph through the coast range of Oregon.
