blt2ski wrote:
The rockies will test you because for one, depending upon the elevation you are at when there, lets say 10K' like vail pass or the highest point in Yellowstone, with a std gas v8, you will be down 2-3% HP per 1000', so 20-30% on you hp/torque in the rockies! There is NOT a gear ratio change to make up this difference. THe only TRUE real way to fix this is a super or turbo charger on the motor! THen you can get to 10K' or so with out losing any HP/torque from the motor.
Very true.
So now I am toying with this reasoning .... if I am willing to spend $1000 to change out the rear end, why not consider taking the truck to
Hennessey Performance here in Houston and let them put in a
supercharger! :D They happen to do drivetrain upgrades as well, and offer a 3/36000 warranty. Consider the smile on my face when not towing ... :D Might even be less money than a new truck.
