F250 gas or diesel?
I've had a 2001 and 2011 diesel mated to a Northern Lite 9.6 (2600#). Now looking at 2017 (owing to lack of reliability with the 2011). I am worried that the gas Lariat with 400 ft/lbs of torque wil...
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Unless you are planning to tow a heavy trailer at the same time, the gas engine will be overkill.
Yes, it will run at higher RPM compared to the diesel but it won't hurt the engine.
Yes, torque is nice but it's torque AT THE WHEELS that counts. The gears in your truck can multiply that 400ft-lbs to get a lot of torque at the wheels.
Also torque only determines IF you can climb the hill. HP is what determines how fast you climb the hill.
If you just want a diesel to sooth your ego and money isn't an issue...go for it but from an objective point of view, it's a waste of money.
Yes, it will run at higher RPM compared to the diesel but it won't hurt the engine.
Yes, torque is nice but it's torque AT THE WHEELS that counts. The gears in your truck can multiply that 400ft-lbs to get a lot of torque at the wheels.
Also torque only determines IF you can climb the hill. HP is what determines how fast you climb the hill.
If you just want a diesel to sooth your ego and money isn't an issue...go for it but from an objective point of view, it's a waste of money.
