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Re: Diesel vs gas......................
Tater Salad wrote: But that still points to the CTD as being a "better" engine for a TV, doesn't it? Sorry, I jumped in here late. I thought the discussion (at least on pg. 88-on) was not if but why the CTD can tow more than the hemi. I have no problem with not having the best towing engine. My personal situation is: My (gas) TV tow capacity = 8750 lbs. My camper (loaded) = 7000 lbs. max. End of story! Lets go camping!305Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
Getting a load moving from a stop is an important part of tow capacity. When you are starting from a stop the gear ratio math breaks down (you are dividing by zero). (of course it works in real life because of clutch or torque converter slippage) Anyway, my thought is the diesel is probably better at getting a load moving because its power is at an RPM that is closer to the zero RPM of the axle. Does that make sense?304Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
Tater: This has been said before: It's not only about the engine. DC designates the strength of their transmissions in the name: In 5-45RFE the (2nd) 5 is its rating, the trans with the CTD (48RE) is an 8. Also (at least in 2003) the Hemi got a 10.5 inch rear and the CTD got 11.5"307Views0likes0Comments
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