Bombed for towing or lightly bombed?

fj12ryder wrote:

Old-Biscuit wrote:
If you need 'enhancements' then might want to reconsider what you are towing OR what you are towing with

Nah, some trucks are great towing platforms, but are a bit underpowered. Why spend big bucks buying a new truck when for less than $1000 you can cure that little shortcoming?

My 2001 Dodge dually diesel, with 90,000 miles, does an admirable job, but with 245 hp from the factory it is pretty slow on steep climbs.

I could spend $20,000 for a new truck, or spend some money on a Edge EZ, 90 hp injectors, and a tunnel ram. For around $1000, I have about 150 more hp, more torque, and the engine is still well understressed. Now I can easily pull hills and I never feel like the truck is struggling.

And it returns between 10-11 mpg while pulling my 15,000 lb. toyhauler.

We all wish it was only $20,000 for a new one especially when you talk 1 ton with a few goodies on it for towing. Even with a decent trade it would still be a dream. My dad bought a 2014 3500 CTD quad cab long bed Laramie and it was $63,000 MSRP...about $35,000 after a 2004 CTD 3500 trade in and employee discount. But now he has 6 years of warrantee with 385 hp and 850 ft lbs of torque and a drive line that will handle it.

My brother on the other hand has a highly modified CTD in a 2007.5 3500 quad cab long bed and can push it until the tranny starts to slip. display will show him how much to push it and when to back off.

Mine while not a diesel, is twin turbo'd and will stay stock with its 365 hp and 420 torque.