V10 or 7.3 power vs tundra 5.7
So I've known for a long time that I'm riding heavy. I'm now in a better position to try and correct this. I currently have an 08 tundra 5.7 pullin a Dutchman rubicon 1905TH. (19' box, 25' tounge to ...
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valhalla360 wrote:12thgenusa wrote:valhalla360 wrote:
Yes, I was exaggerating... a little bit...if the Toyota is rated at 300hp, it's probably down to around 160-170hp near the peak and you will notice it.
381 hp at sea level is 255 hp at 11,000 ft. The Tundra 5.7 is certainly not lacking in power up to and beyond its payload and towing ratings, even at extreme elevation.
Pulling a little 20' trailer, this is all academic. You could pick your favorite flavor of 1/2 ton with the base V6 and it will make it to the top. This is about perception more than anything and you will percieve a major loss of power with any NA engine.
Mash your foot down and burn the extra fuel and he should be able to keep up with the cars with the current truck. While it shouldn't hurt the engine to do it occasionally, winding it up to 4000-5000rpm under heavy load is a bit disconcerting. Personally, I prefer to just get in line with the semi's and go at a more sedate speed.
Its a Toyhauler, so not what I would call academic. V6 through the Rockies good luck... My last TH was identical in size and fully loaded probably close to 8K lbs. Towing through the Sierra Nevadas (lower elevation than OP) with my brothers 2012 GMC half ton you had to much more on your toes than towing with my 3/4 ton.
I can definitely see where the OP is coming from in wanting to move to a 3/4. I don't think its all about getting up the hill faster but could be wrong.
