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RE: New Dodge/Nissan Titan to have Hemi power
What ALL the half tons NEED is a nice 6 (yes 6) Cylinder Turbo diesel with around 250 HP and 400+ ft/lb of torque. BUT NO, we keep getting bigger and bigger gasoline engines.
Why not just opt for the 3/4 ton Cummins powered Ram and get a heavy duty pickup truck to go with the heavy duty pickup truck engine? The 5.7L Hemi is only 345cid, not a very big gas engine.
I would have liked to have seen the Nissan's 5spd automatic behind the Hemi in the new half breed. Chrysler's 5spd auto is in reality a wide ratio 3spd with two close ratio O/D ratios. The Nissan 5spd's gear ratios are far better suited to a gas engine's powerband.
Mainly because not everyone needs a 3/4 ton+ sized pickup. With a diesel engine rated like I speak of, you would get milage around town near 20 and close to 25 on the road. Ask me how I know? The first Cummins engines were rated about like that, and would return that kind of milage. The newer MORE POWERFUL ones won't touch it.
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McDonoughDawg
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09/03/08 05:30pm |
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RE: New Dodge/Nissan Titan to have Hemi power
What ALL the half tons NEED is a nice 6 (yes 6) Cylinder Turbo diesel with around 250 HP and 400+ ft/lb of torque. BUT NO, we keep getting bigger and bigger gasoline engines.
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McDonoughDawg
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09/03/08 01:26pm |
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RE: I Track Tested a 2009 Ram...Not just for Dodge fans!
I would have a hard time buying a vehicle built by Cerebus.
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McDonoughDawg
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09/03/08 01:24pm |
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RE: Rain, Can I get the TT out?
I wonder how folks end up with a 2wd truck without limited slip.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/29/08 07:45am |
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RE: AWD vs 2WD
It doesn't make any sense to me how the TV would be more stable in AWD, unless you were in a very low-traction situation (like snow or ice). On dry (or even wet) pavement I can't imagine how it would make any difference, except for the possible placebo effect.:)
Having owned a couple of Audi All Wheel Drive cars, yes, you can tell the difference, even in perfect conditions. Yes, it may hurt fuel economy a little bit, and obviously promote a little more drive train wear. These weren't tow vehicles, but none the less, they offer awesome grip in all conditions.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/27/08 08:01am |
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RE: Sold on Dodge Mega Cab...
I was close to going with the diesel, but the extra cost and difference in gas mileage was not enough to make it economically feasible. I figured it would take about 10 years to make up the difference in mileage.
So not true. The mileage on a diesel is so much better compared to the Hemi that it is shameful. Have towed with a Hemi and a CTD and no need to comment any further.
As to the price difference. Not true either...especially compared to the Hemi. In addition, the price difference is made at resale every time.
I'm thinking you haven't priced used diesels lately, much less used trucks.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/26/08 11:19am |
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RE: 2wd vs 4wd
Yep, time for this topic again. It's 3 weeks into August. Time to hash it out ALL over again. Oh well, just buy a Smart Car.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/21/08 08:35pm |
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RE: GM's new Hybrid Truck
I can't see getting excited about a truck that gets 21/22 MPG. I'm getting 19 with a 3/4 ton with a lot more hauling potential.
I seriously doubt your 3/4 ton will touch 21 in around town driving. Different strokes for different folks.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/19/08 07:11pm |
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RE: Squirrel vs 1500HD
Outside cat is the answer.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/16/08 09:21am |
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RE: new idea for a truck shootout?
I'll take fuel economy over speed anyday. I'm guessing the first gen Cummins were some of the best in pulling and fuel economy.
Who needs to go 80MPH up a 45% grade?
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McDonoughDawg
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08/15/08 11:06pm |
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RE: new idea for a truck shootout?
How about hook 'em all to the same 10k trailer; give them $500 for fuel; and see who goes the most distance driving the speed limit?
That's a shoot out I would like to see.
Any and all will get the job done. When we can go FT I want the most miles per dollar.
As I was opening this thread, that was my thought on the "shootout".
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McDonoughDawg
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08/15/08 08:20am |
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RE: 08 Dodge 2500 Cummins Recent Buying Experiences?
try carsdirect.com for a figure.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/14/08 01:16pm |
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RE: Bye Bye Suburban....Hello Silverado 2500HD!!!!!!
The Duramax is very "car like" My 03 LT is sweet, and it's not loud but it does take a while to get used to that extra gear. :)
Mav
Actually, that wasn't a very nice comment by me, so I deleted it. :)
What did I miss? :)
Mav
I said you must have been riding in rough riding cars. :)
No offense meant...
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McDonoughDawg
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08/14/08 09:55am |
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RE: 2009 XFE GM pickups (Xtra Fuel Economy)
Remember folks, the EPA is using a new, tougher mpg test as of 2008 models. Personally, I never had a problem getting my OLD EPA highway numbers, so I expect that with a bit of attentive driving it will be easy to top the new EPA rating in real life freeway cruising at 65 mph.
Excellent point. You can go to fueleconomy.gov to see the old and new numbers on older vehicles.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/13/08 05:24pm |
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RE: Bye Bye Suburban....Hello Silverado 2500HD!!!!!!
The Duramax is very "car like" My 03 LT is sweet, and it's not loud but it does take a while to get used to that extra gear. :)
Mav
Actually, that wasn't a very nice comment by me, so I deleted it. :)
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McDonoughDawg
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08/13/08 03:26pm |
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RE: 2009 XFE GM pickups (Xtra Fuel Economy)
I see GM is intent on build a truck for folks who don't need a truck.
Unfortunatly, building trucks for people that dont need them has long been a large segment of the truck market.
Agreed, but GM's (and all the others building half ton trucks) problem now is that folks are realizing they don't need them. And they aren't buying.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/13/08 03:23pm |
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RE: Bye Bye Suburban....Hello Silverado 2500HD!!!!!!
Although there are some of us who prefer the sound of a nicely revved gas engine(4-5000), over the rattly sound of a diesel!!
I am in that camp as well. I will also say, IF his new 2003 3/4 ton diesel doesn't outperform the 1/2 Ton Sub, something is wrong. It will be louder and fuel will cost more, and pumps will be messier.. etc. etc. etc....., but it should out pull the Sub.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/13/08 01:13pm |
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RE: 2009 XFE GM pickups (Xtra Fuel Economy)
3.08 axle ratio, better areodynamics, soft tonneau cover, lower ride height, 2wd only, lower chin spoiler, and even a few more hp/tq. This is NOT a hybrid.
15city/21hwy rated, up from 14/20 for the regular 5.3L V8.
Tow rating drops to 7000#.
Link to story
I see GM is intent on build a truck for folks who don't need a truck.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/13/08 01:08pm |
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RE: What programer would you get???
I would forget the upgrade and use the $$$ for fuel.
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McDonoughDawg
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08/13/08 01:07pm |
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RE: Change oil at 3K miles or by veh. computer ? Revised page 7
I trust the gauge's in my current truck. Gas/Temp etc. Why wouldn't/shouldn't I trust an oil life gauge?
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McDonoughDawg
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08/12/08 03:52pm |
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