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john_bet
Jun 14, 2013Explorer II
ramyankee wrote:You will not find a 2000-2002 Cummins with those kinds of spec's. It will have a lot less L's,hp,tq. My 2004.5 5.9L 325hp,600tq. Cummins with 5er out pulled a 454 powered Chevy 3+3 Dually with a slide in camper on Vail pass a few years ago.
By my sig, i pull with a 2002 8.1.....Its specs are roughly 340HP and 455 lb ft of torque. If a guy were to opt for a 2000-2002 Cummins, approx the same specs, does a Diesel pull any easier. Just a thought.
I realize they tow at a much lower RPM.
Thanks. Just curious.
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