the limits of diesel
When I bought my 2006 Duramax, I was pretty impressed with 650 ft-lbs, and 22 mpg (under best possible conditions), plus a great ride an plenty of load capacity. Now Dodge advertises 850 ft-lb and 25...
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RichieC wrote:sleepy wrote:
Load is actually determined by failure (not the numbers on the door post)... the failure of the chassis and/or the transmission (not the engine)
If you add 300 more horse power to your engine how much faster can you drive and stay within the speed limits.
How much more load can you haul (or tow)?
The "Load" part is 90-percent false.
Its the rear axle differential that breaks according to at least one first hand tow driver report.
Adding 300 horsepower to an engine may enable it to climb mountain grades at the posted speed limit without slowing down or overheating.
You can't pigeon hole everyone and all circumstances.
I disagree. What Sleep said can be applied over a pretty darn wide umbrella of trucks.
I did the basics to my truck most everyone with a diesel does - nothing wild. Programmed it, intake, exhaust, a couple other "little mods", and next thing I know...(Sleepy said it...) Tranny popped.
I stepped up to Jasper Transmission's MonsterBox - unlimited HP and 2 year unlimited mileage warranty. That was 10 years ago, no problems since.
