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ib516 · ‎Sep-13-2021

So says the rumor mill.

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4x4ord · ‎Sep-16-2021

^^^I wonder how long the cooling system is going to keep the sweat of those 505 ponies when they have to pull hard up a long steep grade.

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Bionic_Man · ‎Sep-16-2021

blt2ski wrote:
My 300/600 dmax did ok pulling what I pulled. Max around 23-24,000 gcw.

We need thatuch HP/torque in class 3 and under truck because why?!?!?

I know I know

Testosterone!!!! ?? ?? ??

Marty

Spend some time out at elevation where the grades are steep and you might feel different. I would welcome more power than the 350/800 my truck has when pulling through the Rockies.

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S_Davis · ‎Sep-16-2021

But it’s fun at the track;-)

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352 · ‎Sep-16-2021

Bionic Man wrote:
Grit dog wrote:
FireGuard wrote:
Gotta love improvements.
Remember when the 1989 Dodge Cummins with 3 speed trans and a whopping 160 Hp/400ft/lbs was the cats meow?

Right??
But a couple turns of the fuel screw and some 3k springs would wipe the sleep out of its eyes!

And destroy the transmission….

If I recall that tranny was a 727 that was nearly indestructible

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blt2ski · ‎Sep-16-2021

My 300/600 dmax did ok pulling what I pulled. Max around 23-24,000 gcw.

We need thatuch HP/torque in class 3 and under truck because why?!?!?

I know I know

Testosterone!!!! ?? ?? ??

Marty

92 Navistar dump truck, 7.3L 7 sp, 4.33 gears with a Detroit no spin
2014 Chevy 1500 Dual cab 4x4
92 Red-e-haul 12K equipment trailer

4x4ord · ‎Sep-16-2021

I hope the rumor proves to be, but it reminds me of when TFL was reporting ford will be first to break 1000 lbft of torque and 500 hp... Ram beat them to 1000 lb ft and now GM might beat them to 500 ponies.
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edatlanta · ‎Sep-16-2021

deltabravo wrote:
My old school Duramax with 360hp does darn good doing the tasks I require of it.

I agree.

Ed
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Bionic_Man · ‎Sep-15-2021

Grit dog wrote:
FireGuard wrote:
Gotta love improvements.
Remember when the 1989 Dodge Cummins with 3 speed trans and a whopping 160 Hp/400ft/lbs was the cats meow?

Right??
But a couple turns of the fuel screw and some 3k springs would wipe the sleep out of its eyes!

And destroy the transmission….

2012 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW CC 4x4 Max Tow, Cummins HO, 60 gallon RDS aux fuel tank, Reese 18k Elite hitch
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 QC SB 4x4 Cummins HO NV5600 with Smarty JR, Jacobs EB (sold)
2002 Gulf Stream Sea Hawk 29FRB with Honda EV6010

Grit_dog · ‎Sep-15-2021

FireGuard wrote:
Gotta love improvements.
Remember when the 1989 Dodge Cummins with 3 speed trans and a whopping 160 Hp/400ft/lbs was the cats meow?

Right??
But a couple turns of the fuel screw and some 3k springs would wipe the sleep out of its eyes!

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2017 Heartland Torque T29 - Sold.
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FireGuard · ‎Sep-15-2021

Gotta love improvements.
Remember when the 1989 Dodge Cummins with 3 speed trans and a whopping 160 Hp/400ft/lbs was the cats meow?

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Michelle_S · ‎Sep-14-2021

The GM Daily Brief I get says it might not happen until the 2024 year.

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ksss · ‎Sep-14-2021

Me Again wrote:
JIMNLIN wrote:
ib516 wrote:
Also apparently an upgraded rear diff to handle the power, and upgrades to the Allison branded transmission as well.

Good to hear from ya'.

Interesting. Means maybe higher axle ratings = more money payloads. Sounds like GM is getting serious in the commercial LDT market. They have taken the back seat to the Ram and Ford SD for years now in that market. I know'22 GM 3500 drw move up to 10500 rawr has made a bit of "about time" comments from GM fans on those type of websites.

They have try to do something, as they getting their behind kicked in the sales arena. Ugly front end and fake Allison may not be helping them. Real Allison's sold the product for many years.

You may want to refresh yourself on the current sales results of '20 and newer HD trucks.

2020 Chevy 3500 CC 4X4 DRW D/A
2013 Fuzion 342
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Bionic_Man · ‎Sep-14-2021

It is just a matter of time until the 500 HP barrier is broken. I am sure it won't take Ford long to match/best that number.

And I truly laugh out loud at those that lament the "fake Allison" transmission. I'd be willing to venture a guess that the vast majority of those who are interested in the truck have no idea (or probably care) how accurate the name brand of the transmission is. The fact is, it performs well, which is what really matters.

2012 RAM 3500 Laramie Longhorn DRW CC 4x4 Max Tow, Cummins HO, 60 gallon RDS aux fuel tank, Reese 18k Elite hitch
2003 Dodge Ram 3500 QC SB 4x4 Cummins HO NV5600 with Smarty JR, Jacobs EB (sold)
2002 Gulf Stream Sea Hawk 29FRB with Honda EV6010

Me_Again · ‎Sep-13-2021

JIMNLIN wrote:
ib516 wrote:
Also apparently an upgraded rear diff to handle the power, and upgrades to the Allison branded transmission as well.

Good to hear from ya'.

Interesting. Means maybe higher axle ratings = more money payloads. Sounds like GM is getting serious in the commercial LDT market. They have taken the back seat to the Ram and Ford SD for years now in that market. I know'22 GM 3500 drw move up to 10500 rawr has made a bit of "about time" comments from GM fans on those type of websites.

They have try to do something, as they getting their behind kicked in the sales arena. Ugly front end and fake Allison may not be helping them. Real Allison's sold the product for many years.

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deltabravo · ‎Sep-13-2021

My old school Duramax with 360hp does darn good doing the tasks I require of it.

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