The Cummins soon to take on the Ike

Will they rerun all three? Nope!

Will the temps be the same ? Nope!

Will it matter, who knows!

I think the fastest time up the hill relates to more than just who has an extra minute at the top of the IKE. It relates to passing capacity on tight roads, starting capability coming onto major roadways and others as well. It is pretty important, it speaks to a lot of different driving metrics, but certainly not all that everyone feels are important. I would like to see what the engine, and tranny temps are, EGT's would be very helpful as well.

4x4ord wrote:
^^^^ For us RVers it would be nice to see a 500 mile fuel economy loop conducted with all three trucks towing identical fifth wheel RVs one behind the other.

Definitely true. Much more meaningful to RVers than who can beat the other up a mountain by a few seconds.

ScottG wrote:
Personally, to me there's so much more to a tow rig that I wouldn't use these Ike times to make any kind of decision on a tow rig. It doesn't tell me anything important and they're all good enough going up or down the hill.

yup, I agree. All the trucks are now way more than capable for towing what the majority of us tow over the mountains we tow.

For us when we have looked at new trucks, creature comforts, features, styling etc. etc. are way higher on the list.

I've never used these tests as to the drivetrain etc I've chosen.
Lots of other things to worry about. Visibility, bed height, seat comfort, how easy are dials etc to reach, overall payload, for me takeoff power, ie how steep a grade I can pull in first gear, 3-5 mph less on a freeway grade, oh well I still get there. Yes, MPG does come into play a little...

Just a few things I worry about more than top speed how fast etc.

Marty

^^^^ For us RVers it would be nice to see a 500 mile fuel economy loop conducted with all three trucks towing identical fifth wheel RVs one behind the other.

Personally, to me there's so much more to a tow rig that I wouldn't use these Ike times to make any kind of decision on a tow rig. It doesn't tell me anything important and they're all good enough going up or down the hill.