Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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Aquaduct,
The numbers for the Ford Superduty trucks have changed for the 05's. The V10 is no longer 310HP, and they can now be equiped with the Torqshift.
Nobody still seems willing to answer the question Joe posted though...he 2005 320HP 8.1 Suburban has a 3,000 lb higher tow capacity than the 335HP 6.0 Suburban
You'll notice that Joe never bothered to answer my question. In 2004, the V10 automatic has the same GCWR and a higher tow rating with lower horsepower and torque.
At least I'm saying that there are many other factors to consider. Really, I'm even bolstering a side of his argument by pointing out that it ain't all about horses either. Joe just makes grandiose claims that "every manufacturer" bases tow ratings and GCWR on torque and then just dismisses everyone who disagrees as profoundly stupid. Then he changes model years. And then he misquotes you and makes fun of you in every thread he's got an opportunity to.
Frankly, I don't know anything about the 2005's. Don't keep up on the magazine reviews. I can only work with what's published at the moment.
If you want to buy Joe's arguments, feel free. In the long run it won't matter. Gas or diesel, similar vehicles with similar engines will give relatively similar towing performance.
Personally, he bores me.
