Ram Cummins Vs GM Duramax Ike Gauntlet
VIDEO My summary: - they both can tow 12.5k lbs anywhere, even in the toughest conditions, with ease. - the Duramax exhaust brake works too good? - the GM's hitch is heavily reinforced and you m...
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travelnutz wrote:
4x4ord,
"Oops. You're right. At 7% grade the trucks would need to be making some power to hold 60.....likely about 300 rear wheel horsepower would be required."
Might I remind you that horsepower is only a theoretical calculated value and not a measurable value? The REAL and only actual value/values are how much TORQUE (measured twisting force) at the rear drive wheel/wheels is required to propel the vehicle rig to 60 MPH velocity up a 7% grade! Horsepower is meaningless as it's only a calculated theoretical value by using the only 2 measured and measurable values known! Engineering and Physics 101! Think about it!
You have no idea what you're talking about.
