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Re: Diesel vs gas......................
Torque can be measured, horsepower is a calculation using torque and RPM. Torque is what turns my wheels. If someone wants to use a higher HP number and think they are going to be at the top of a mountain first, you will see them at the top, but only if the diesel waits for them!!!!! Another factor not being considered is the fact that the air is thinner as we go up the mountain, a turbo or supercharger reduces this power loss. I don't see how a naturally aspirated gas engine with lower torque numbers is going to beat a turbo diesel with comparable loads, and wind resistance to the top of a mountain. I suspect Hannibal is going by the seat of the pants feeling, or his past diesel had problems with his engine that reduced power output.273Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
Taco wrote: My truck will pull up a grade faster than an 06 duramax stock for stock because it has more horsepower. Doesn't matter if it is 8k or 14k. Are you saying weight has no bearing on towing ability? An extra 6k in weight is going to make a difference. Horsepower is a calculation of torque, torque is measurable and is what turns my tires on the way to the top. As far as I am concerned HP ratings are bogus numbers.............See you at the top of the hill, after I wait up for ya!!!!!283Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
dirtbag3 wrote: When this thread started deisels were at 300hp and 400ft/lb tq and that was enough for a 40 ft 15k trailer. Flash forward to 2010 and SB gassers are now at that level, and not enough to get it done? Just saying.............your all idiots. My 03 Cummins is rated at 555 pounds of torque stock, this thread was started in 04.279Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
Bionic Man wrote: If the black smoke is in fact wasted fuel, why do the various programmers lead to increased MPG? My guess would be during light acceleration is where your fuel savings would come from. Not full throttle with black smoke.293Views0likes0CommentsRe: Diesel vs gas......................
I am sure that gasser will pass me on the hills. I now tow looking at fuel mileage 45 to 55 MPH I get my best MPG. I will be using half the fuel as that gasser running near red line. Now if I would down shift to 5th and punch it on a 6% grade, that gasser better get ready to see my tail lights. Just because you pass someone doesn't mean they were racing you. If the race is to the fuel station, the gasser wins.356Views0likes0Comments
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