Will a 3/4 ton do
I have an rv that is at the 14000 GVWR. I need a new tow vehicle and was wondering if a 2500 or 3/4 ton truck would safely tow this. I would appreciate your knowledgeable input on this. Would this ...
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blt2ski wrote:BenK wrote:
There is one OEM rating that all of the anti-ratings advisors do believe in and that is the ICE "red line"
Haven't read anyone here recommend going over it...nor "I've been doing it for years with no problems"...or..."go for it"...
Unless you have a non computer controlled motor, redline pretty much does not mean a thing in today's motors. The computer shut fuel down if you reach too high of revs, so you can't over rev a motor generally speaking today.
Some like the Dmax I had would only let me get to around 3500 accelerating, but engine braking was 5000 or so.
My idi 7.3, and 6.5td diesel shut off fuel at 3000 and 3500 mechanically.
Not sure one could over rev a motor made in the last 20-25 years, be it has or diesel.
Marty
Right on Marty...Ben's thinking is a bit dated at times!
Even my FZ1 Yamaha has a limiter. The fun news...it is 12,200 rpm, so right around 90 mph in 1st. Won't hit the limiter in 6th though, using the stock gearing.
Jerry
