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Re: Tuner like “5 Star Tune “
mkirsch wrote: Devo the dog wrote: mkirsch wrote: Tuners won't do anything for engine output on a normally aspirated gas engine. That's already been maximized by the manufacturer. All tuners do is give your subconscious a lead foot so you stomp on the pedal harder, say, "YEAH! I HAAAAAAVE THE POWERRRRRR!" to yourself, then find out three days later that nothing really changed and there's a hole in your wallet where several hundred dollars used to be. Not true for regular vehicles. Performance can be measured and the tunes increase HP and torque. You get marginal increases at WIDE OPEN THROTTLE. How often do you drive at WOT? Unless you're drag racing, almost never. That is not true. And the manufacturers increase HP and torque all the time with programming year to year. Do you truly believe every tune that leaves the factory has every ounce of safe performance programmed.781Views0likes0CommentsRe: 7.3 twin turbo Godzilla
Devo the dog wrote: mich800 wrote: This is a towing forum and the comment is based on the manufactures recommended limitations.... Really? The forum is "Tow Vehicles" and the topic is 7.3 twin turbo Godzilla. That's slightly different that "Towing". BTW, turbo lag exists. It just doesn't exist as much as it used to. If the manufacture's were smart, they'd add an electric motor that spools up the turbo when it's needed, which is powered by a battery (making the truck a hybrid). The vast majority of what people perceive as turbo lag on a modern engine is actually drive by wire throttle programming. Unless you have a single purpose design like shoving a huge fixed vane turbo in a racing application, there is not enough lag to use as a justification between the different options.856Views0likes0CommentsRe: 7.3 twin turbo Godzilla
Devo the dog wrote: mich800 wrote: And I remember the towing spec on the Lighting. They were all limited to 5k lbs. So take that for what its worth with respect to the forced induction in that era. LOL. According to your logic, what the manufacture produces is all that it can do. :h did I say that? This is a towing forum and the comment is based on the manufactures recommended limitations. Nothing more. As far as power adders. If given the option I would choose the turbo option. I would rather have the power when it was needed rather than just the rpm the engine happened to be turning. Both types of forced induction are viable options. And with modern technology the turbo lag of yore is as much of an issue as your car stereo spitting out your mixed tape in the middle of your favorite MC Hammer song. :B856Views0likes0CommentsRe: 7.3 twin turbo Godzilla
Grit dog wrote: ^ I believe you found the proverbial needle in the haystack.... How many "other" trucks have besides the Lightning/Harley, which were limited runs of only what 4 years? Cool trucks, but do you have any supposition why they went away, same as the TRD blower upgrade? And I remember the towing spec on the Lighting. They were all limited to 5k lbs. So take that for what its worth with respect to the forced induction in that era.855Views0likes0CommentsRe: If you bought your RV on payments from General RV.
dodge guy wrote: steveh27 wrote: mich800 wrote: dodge guy wrote: Ok people. The numbers (payments months) were changed after the people signed. They signed for 240 months and then after the customer left they changed it to 120 months with a balloon payment after the 120 months. To me it sounds like a salesman and the finance guy had something going. Not sure if General RV is involved, but they cut their own throat when they said “we didn’t do anything wrong”! Sorry, but your name is at the top of the paper work, so you definitely have a big part in it. Hopefully General RV steps up and figures it out and makes it right for their customers. It looks like the contract was altered after it was executed. I am just confused on the end game. Are these cases where the finance department could not get approval without a big balloon payment? Maybe a bigger kick back if it is not a straight amortizing loan. Just curious what the motive was. Are you sure it was altered? The customer's copies show the 119 and 1 payment. Indeed it is stamped over the 240, but why didn't the customers question this? Like I said they changed it after they signed. So they never went back and checked. Correct, you can see the original and then the typed over change on the carbonless copy.836Views0likes0CommentsRe: If you bought your RV on payments from General RV.
dodge guy wrote: Ok people. The numbers (payments months) were changed after the people signed. They signed for 240 months and then after the customer left they changed it to 120 months with a balloon payment after the 120 months. To me it sounds like a salesman and the finance guy had something going. Not sure if General RV is involved, but they cut their own throat when they said “we didn’t do anything wrong”! Sorry, but your name is at the top of the paper work, so you definitely have a big part in it. Hopefully General RV steps up and figures it out and makes it right for their customers. It looks like the contract was altered after it was executed. I am just confused on the end game. Are these cases where the finance department could not get approval without a big balloon payment? Maybe a bigger kick back if it is not a straight amortizing loan. Just curious what the motive was.835Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ram TRX vs Cybertruck
Cummins12V98 wrote: Bionic Man wrote: Cummins12V98 wrote: My friends new buddy for his Charger Hellcat. Saw my first TRX two weeks ago at the lake. I like that one, but man I REALLY like that blue. It is very tempting. He tried to buy a white one. They would not budge over $1,300. I thought it was bland looking. He drove from DFW, TX to Kansas to pick it up. I thought no he paid 95k then TX tax on top. They had one near Palm Springs, CA for 120k and guaranteed they would get it. The big downside to the TRX is it is so thirsty. You can get really good fuel economy in a hellcat if you want to. Much more difficult in the TRX. But I am guessing most that purchase the TRX will not be daily driving them. I also think the TRX has a much nicer ride than the Raptor. Plus, that exhaust note makes it a winner in my book.522Views0likes0CommentsRe: Typical cost per mile to transport 5th Wheel
MitchF150 wrote: I think the standard rate for my 'business miles' that I can claim against my company if I drive my vehicle on/for company business is 56 cents/mile or something like that? (basically 10 miles = $5.60) I have no idea how that computes into a hauling service, but it's a start I guess?? Good luck, Mitch That has nothing to do with transportation rates. That is simply the flat rate the IRS uses for reimbursement on business travel. You can always use actual costs on your taxes if your costs per mile are more than the standard rate.8KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Rv-ers prefer Duramax?
LowRyter wrote: I see all of this on the forum with Dodge and Ford. When I go camping, Duramax seem to be the real deal. Yeah, Chevys will Nickle and Dime you but don't blow up, kill the tranny, rust prematurely or beat you to death. Seems like the Duramax just keep going, have the best seats, a comfortable ride and won't screw you with warranty or even out of warranty repairs. I guess that's why I see more of them at campgrounds. I suppose everyone has favorites. How long have you worked at a Chevy dealership?145Views0likes0CommentsRe: How to get a loan for RV
et cetera wrote: So now I have a high income, poor credit and no debt load and no credit history. If the banks will give me a 10K loan, I will take that. Maybe I can buy a compact TT. 40K would be better however. I have spent 100K on rent in the last 5 years so it can't be worse than that. My 1980's Airstream was a money pit but not even in the same dimension. Even buying an 80K RV at a dealership will put me in a better financial situation that renting for the next 4 years. At least I will have an RV at the end of it. You don't have poor credit unless there is something in your file you are not disclosing. A thin credit profile does not equal poor credit. If you are a high income individual you should be working with your current bank, they know your spending and income habits. As far as your credit score you say you cannot get. It should have been provided in the disclosures for all the loans you were declined. Each declined app should be accompanied by a letter stating exactly why they declined your request. There is something that is not adding up that all the financial institutions can see but is eluding your analysis. You need to get a copy of your free credit report from all three reporting agencies. You may need to request it in writing if your challenge questions are messed up. They are free to obtain here623Views0likes0Comments
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