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Old Mar 21, 2012 | 08:06 PM
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Finally worked it!

towed what I would consider my first "real load" with the new IDI. Went and picked up Dirtydiesels new project IDI.



This was with empty tanks, so with my full tank probably another 150lbs or so.



A video that dirtydiesel took. This was about a 160 mile journey today. Truck did well. Never seen over 220*. I hit 220* twice on two of the big grades, fan clutch engaged, and dropped back down to about 200*. Cruising on the flats it was 190-200* the whole way. Had the cruise control set to 67mph the whole way, highest EGT's I seen was around 1100*, stayed around 675-700 on the flats, and went up to 800-900 on some of the mild grades.

Nmb2 idi towing - YouTube
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 01:43 AM
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Rides just like a Cadillac
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 06:57 AM
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Good load, I used to tow around that weight regularly with a E4OD and no Turbo. There is certainly a difference with your engine and ZF5.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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she's working like a modern day diesel engine...........with ease.most impressive.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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Wow an IDI towing, in the passing lane?


That's a rare sight
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:17 AM
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Good to see that truck go to good use. I went and looked at it on Monday eventhough the guy said he was holding it for someone (turned out to be you and 91dirtydiesel). I respect a guy who sticks to his word.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:20 AM
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Weird how'd u find it on here?? 1 post lol just wondering. Now if only I can find where all the bees keep coming from....I hate bees

He said he had a ton of interest in it
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:46 AM
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Its running good man. Good video...
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 01:02 AM
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Weird how'd u find it on here?? 1 post lol just wondering. Now if only I can find where all the bees keep coming from....I hate bees

He said he had a ton of interest in it
Well now 2 posts. Got to start somewhere. Bees? Didn't notice any when I looked at it. I couldn't resist at least looking at the truck eventhough you had dibs. It was only 10 min from my house.
 
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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 01:08 AM
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Yea bees. Seems like every other time I open the hood or the doors there are 2 bees walking around, seen like 15 so far! Nmb2 can tell ya how much I hate em lol
 
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