Gas or diesel
I posted this on another site as well. I have decided that the F150 I have is just not going to cut it with the trailer I have. Have an opportunity to get a pretty good deal on some 2015 350 Super Du...
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Dave H M wrote:ls1mike wrote:nohurry wrote:
Just to add; for those that think it's nerve wracking to hear a gas truck rev at 4500 RPM really need to drive a new one. Can't speak for the other brands, but my Ford is not loud at all compared to the 1990 f250 with 460 engine I previously owned. Wife and I can hold a conversation just fine pulling the 11 mile grade on I90 westbound out of Vantage, Wa. Just sayin.
Ah Vantage, I used to pull that with my old 89 454, it was working.
Now I do it with my 6.0 gasser and 7500 lbs. No issues. I stay around 50 to 55 and cruise right up it.
I switched from my old 99 powerstroke to a 2012 F250.
We now get to listen to the radio in the TV while pulling the 11.5K fifth wheel. As far as I am concerned gassers are coming into being. I am older than dirt sand probably on my last RV, but i am never going back to diesel. Gas fits my needs. He He but I am kinda paranoid now about the valves and stuff that may come flying through the hood. :B
The old 1 ton 454 would SCREAM up that hill 4000 RPM and 35 MPH. Lots of reverbiration in the cab. :) Ah good times!
The ole 6.0 4000 RPM a bit loud as my truck is a stripper so rubber floor mats and no insulation. 4000 RPM in a modern gasser is where it likes to be. It will do that for days and days. 50 to 55 up that hill keeps up easy with the flow of traffic. I am not a truck guy, so it is an 02 with 37,000 miles on it. Its sits most of the time. I can't justify a diesel for 3000 miles a year and 7500 lbs. I would much rather drive My Trans Am or Supercharged Grand Prix :)
