Climbing Pike's Peak
I was recently chatting with my brothers about how our Dad used to take us on camping trips in a truck camper back in the '70s. My Dad had an old '68 - '72 GMC (I think with a 6 cylinder) that was abl...
Forum Discussion
Big difference between a 68-72 GMC and a 1977 350 V8. The six cylinder, most likely a 250 cu in, had gobs of torque and was "free flowing"...no emissions (pollution pump back in the day) to get in the way. They were also geared for pulling....great engines.
The 350, by 1977, was detuned, derated, and would wheeze its way along a flat highway. They were rated about 140, maybe 150 hp. On top of that, they had short duration camshafts, not allowing them to breathe. GM (and others) had not figured out emissions on engines yet.
Your '13 GMC Diesel shouldn't hesitate a bit...but it will work up a sweat going up Pikes Peak!
The 350, by 1977, was detuned, derated, and would wheeze its way along a flat highway. They were rated about 140, maybe 150 hp. On top of that, they had short duration camshafts, not allowing them to breathe. GM (and others) had not figured out emissions on engines yet.
Your '13 GMC Diesel shouldn't hesitate a bit...but it will work up a sweat going up Pikes Peak!
