How much engine to tow 5500 lbs?
My wife and I are looking to buy a used 19-22 ft 5th wheel. Weight range from 35-4000 dry so I am figuring 5-5500 lbs wet weight. I have already decided the TV has to be a 3/4 ton with either a exte...
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marquette wrote:
It seems like with everything they have done to engines the manufactures still can't get past the old adage that there is no replacement for displacement....The 6.8 and 8.1 are probably overkill and use more gas but will not even be close to their potential so will be more relaxing to drive.
I guess that just depends on your perspective. I have no problem revving an engine past 3K RPM. I wouldn't avoid buying a V10, but I wouldn't buy it because I'm afraid of seeing RPM's above idle.
This is music to my ears at 16,000 RPM.
