Diesel vs gas......................
OK folks, there have been a few to many diesel vs gas threads that have shall we say gone to "Hell and a hand basket"! So if all of you would put in you BEST, no flaming reasons for going gas vs diese...
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Bert, sometimes I swear you argue just to re-read your arguments...
Say what you want about the GCVWR and GVWR of the different configurations, the fact remains....ALL current GM trucks with the Duramax/Allison have the exact same drivetrain, and the same frames, brakes, rear gears and axles for that matter. Therefore, the 1,500 pound higher GCVWR of the dually must be related to something besides the drivetrain capacities. The dually has a higher payload capacity, and therefore, is more likely to be able to max out the GCVWR. I don't believe that's just a coincidence...it's very likely that's the reason the dually has a 23,500 pound GCVWR.
Say what you want about the GCVWR and GVWR of the different configurations, the fact remains....ALL current GM trucks with the Duramax/Allison have the exact same drivetrain, and the same frames, brakes, rear gears and axles for that matter. Therefore, the 1,500 pound higher GCVWR of the dually must be related to something besides the drivetrain capacities. The dually has a higher payload capacity, and therefore, is more likely to be able to max out the GCVWR. I don't believe that's just a coincidence...it's very likely that's the reason the dually has a 23,500 pound GCVWR.
