Torque.... how much is needed for a pickup ?
I see we have somewhere in the vicinity of 750- 800 ft. lbs. of torque in 2014 pickups, with turbo diesel engines. A number of years ago 450-500 ft. lbs of torque was considered a torquemeister. ...
Forum Discussion
I think we've already passed the point where the trade off in economy vs. torque doesn't make sense. My '05 duramax has 660 lb/ft (I think). It's more than enough to tow well over the rating of the truck.
If the manufacturers would off a diesel that was half as powerful and got twice the mileage (like they did in the 80's) I'd have one in a hurry.
I'm not saying I want an 80's diesel mind you. I want one that gets the mileage they did then.
If the EPA would get out of the picture this country would burn a lot less oil.
If the manufacturers would off a diesel that was half as powerful and got twice the mileage (like they did in the 80's) I'd have one in a hurry.
I'm not saying I want an 80's diesel mind you. I want one that gets the mileage they did then.
If the EPA would get out of the picture this country would burn a lot less oil.
