Diesel vs gas......................

dfranks wrote:

Hannibal wrote:
Absolutely it's an experiment. It was from the beginning and it still is. So far the experiment is producing positive results. And my next experiment will likely be a 6.7L Cummins with the new 68RFE.
The 5.7L Hemi is not a big block. It's a small block. Just to add to the horror, it has 16 spark plugs. So far at 113k miles, it's the only part of the truck that's not starting to show the affects of miles of hard work both daily and towing for fun. I went to the link you posted. I guess approximately can mean give or take 150~ lbs. You need to dig further than the glamorized feed the hype page. Different pistons, connecting rods, cam, intake etc... If you knew your Cummins engines, you'd know the the '01.5 was not the mechanical P7100 pump of the 12v's and the '03 was the common rail as it is now. I was a member of TDR for a few years, collected issues 1-48 and decided to move on to a better place at DieselTruckResource.com. I'll go check out the TDR for the couple thousand members of the million mile club. The nice thing about it is, you can claim anything you want and there will always be a fan club eager to follow.:B

Link works fine. Must be the operator.:B

Either w continue to do your R&D Experiment ROFL. Pure nonsense to say the least.

Medium duty trucks, Semi's and heavy equipment including ships use diesel because it is a BETTER solution than gasoline power. (period)

Untill they start insatlling a Hemi gas engine in a cruise ship or oil tanker than I'll buy it.

BTW brain wave I am the EX owner of a 04 Hemi 1500. I averaged 16mpg HWY and 11 city. All this with exhaust, intake and superchips. Thanks the ever hunting torque management tranny that would defuel at the first hint of full throttle at take off. I dumped it at first chance that and thier great idea of MDS brainery, good luck getting that to work unless you were facing downhill with a tailwind.
While you were writing the results or your "experiment" I was out camping with my family in the rockies. After pulling my TT up grades of 6% and 8% and on the flats I averaged 16.2 mpg (imperial).

Stop bashing the diesel and prove that you don't dislike it or maybe you have a bit of "turbo" envy and I'll treat you accordingly. As for myself I have several gas powered vehicles in my possesion so the same could not be said for me, ( I just know where to use them, and towing isn't one of them.):-)

That's ok frank. I like variety. I like to try different things. You might read up a few posts and I said "again" that diesels are better for towing. Sorry to burst your fantasy but, cruise ships and tankers don't use your little automotive sized diesel either. Sorry for you that you spent so much on a 1/2 ton truck before you finally wised up and bought what you wanted. I don't regret any of my truck past or current. I don't have MDS and I've not heard of the Hemi de fueling on a full throttle launch. I've heard of the GM's doing that but not the Dodge. Mine de fuels for a split second when it shifts at full throttle but it's barely noticeable as full throttle launches are rare. Must be frustrating trying to maintain those fictitious mileage claims eh? For someone who had such a good weekend, you sure came back grumpy!
Not bashing the diesel. Just don't believe your numbers. Why would I have turbo envy? It's not a great accomplishment or rite of passage to manhood to own a diesel powered pickup truck. You simply pick one out, make a deal and sign the papers. Heck, even you bought one! I've owned six diesels and will no doubt own more. For now, the Hemi's doing a fantastic job! And don't bother. You don't have to treat me in any way. You're totally inconsequential to my happiness and well being.:B