May-19-2016 06:53 PM
May-30-2016 06:35 PM
May-30-2016 12:19 PM
Jarlaxle wrote:
Did it a couple years ago...bought for my asking price by the third guy to look at it.
May-30-2016 12:05 PM
May-30-2016 10:11 AM
Kayteg1 wrote:
I think the hardest to understand in comparison is how the HP/torque works in real life.
We just replaced 174 HP diesel sedan with the same model 230HP gasoline model.
At 2-3000 rpm cruise the gasoline engine feels week. It has to downshift, where smaller diesel would do fine on top gear.
It takes >4000 rpm for gasoline engine to show the power.
May-30-2016 06:49 AM
JetAonly wrote:
Don't need a 2 bath stick and brick either. Try selling one without.
May-30-2016 06:14 AM
rgatijnet1 wrote:And older 454's max torque is 1800 rpm. Engines are all different lower revving engines give the feeling of more power but it is still the HP/WT ratio that will determine actual performance.Kayteg1 wrote:
I think the hardest to understand in comparison is how the HP/torque works in real life.
We just replaced 174 HP diesel sedan with the same model 230HP gasoline model.
At 2-3000 rpm cruise the gasoline engine feels week. It has to downshift, where smaller diesel would do fine on top gear.
It takes >4000 rpm for gasoline engine to show the power.
Actually the GM 8.1L engine used in the Workhorse chassis hits peak torque at 3200 rpm. The Ford V-10 hits peak torque at 3250 rpm.
May-30-2016 05:26 AM
May-29-2016 04:17 PM
gonesouth wrote:
.... my thought is that to enjoy being in the coach for months at a time you need to have a house that's nicer than the house you have at home, or else you'll want to get back home to your nice tv, bathroom, and kitchen. The Beaver Monterey you looked at is a mid-level diesel, and doesn't have things like Aquahot water and house heating and air levellers, but does have a rugged power train and running gear which will last better than any gasser unless you are a very gentle driver.
May-29-2016 02:50 PM
May-29-2016 10:18 AM
May-29-2016 10:17 AM
Kayteg1 wrote:
I think the hardest to understand in comparison is how the HP/torque works in real life.
We just replaced 174 HP diesel sedan with the same model 230HP gasoline model.
At 2-3000 rpm cruise the gasoline engine feels week. It has to downshift, where smaller diesel would do fine on top gear.
It takes >4000 rpm for gasoline engine to show the power.
May-29-2016 10:08 AM
May-29-2016 08:20 AM
May-29-2016 07:36 AM
Kayteg1 wrote:rgatijnet1 wrote:
If someone has a problem on the road, they pay what that mechanic charges them.
Good you brought this issue.
When you have coach with commercial diesel and trouble on the road, the chain of technicians working for semi industry is well developed and with known prices.
Find a technician who will want to enter motorhome to repair gasoline engine 150 miles from nearest city?
May-27-2016 05:43 PM