Using 70s/80's MDT as camper+4x4 hauler?
I currently have an '05 Ram 1500 2WD quad cab short bed truck, with the Hemi and factory tow package. As is so common, when I bought the truck, I didn't forsee my future needs, thus it doesn't really...
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My 92 IHC 4600 has a whopping 175/335 non turbo 7.3 diesel.....it will climb a steeper grade in its first gear which is 10.08-1, add in the 4.33 gear sets and 32" tires........30K up a 30% grade. My old dmax was only good to 25% with 20k lbs! But on a freeway grade a 25K lbs, the dmax would be twice the speed of the navistar!
With funds you have, you are in tough shape to get a true power hauler. You can get a hauler, but it will not be fast. That 460 you speak of, had maybe 230-250HP with a bit less than 400 lb ft of torque! yeah a barn burner when it was sold. But compared to todays rigs, there are some V6's with more HP and torque than that thing. It does a tleast have a 5 sp manual vs the 3 or 4 sp auto. So that is a plus......
Marty
With funds you have, you are in tough shape to get a true power hauler. You can get a hauler, but it will not be fast. That 460 you speak of, had maybe 230-250HP with a bit less than 400 lb ft of torque! yeah a barn burner when it was sold. But compared to todays rigs, there are some V6's with more HP and torque than that thing. It does a tleast have a 5 sp manual vs the 3 or 4 sp auto. So that is a plus......
Marty
