Gas vs PSD
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I am honored that you squandered your first post complimenting me. 
I figure it should only be another week before you realize that I'm a complete idiot.
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Not saying that isn't working your V10 hard, but 13,500 is a far cry from 30-40k, which is what a 4 car hauler typically grosses at.
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Modular motor junkie
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my truck is rated at 20,000 combined, 10,000 gross and that is plenty of weight for it.
Is he saying 40K payload or combined?
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I was not trying to get into a pissing contest about the most wieght one motor will tow. Being the original post was psd vs V10,I am just curious if anyone has put a V10 through that kind of workout.
I know there are a lot of psd's out there working like this, just haven't seen a V10 doing it.
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18K is the most i have done,( I can not do more because my trailer has no brakes) 33K is the most I have heard from a V10 guy.
He had pics and posted them in the Excursion forum.
He said it pulled great, had no problem with hills.
How does a PS do with that kind of weight? how much gas does it take to hold 70 on flat ground and how much of a hill can you take before you lose speed?
He had pics and posted them in the Excursion forum.
He said it pulled great, had no problem with hills.
How does a PS do with that kind of weight? how much gas does it take to hold 70 on flat ground and how much of a hill can you take before you lose speed?
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I could top out most major passes around 45-50 mph, but I had 3.73's so it cost me a little in the hills. On the flat running 70 was a piece of cake. Set the cruise and go. Not saying it was the best setup, but it did the job just fine and made me a good living and actually wish I had kept it instead of upgrading to a medium duty truck.
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Modular motor junkie
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Today I am going to help a lady move and she has a 99 7.3 PSD crew cab 4X4 with a 30' trailer she got from a friend to help her move.
she has no idea how to drive it, so i am going to.
I will finely get to compare the V10 to the PSD!
one question. How do i use the glow plugs?
Are they the same as my old 6.9IDA?
she has no idea how to drive it, so i am going to.
I will finely get to compare the V10 to the PSD!
one question. How do i use the glow plugs?
Are they the same as my old 6.9IDA?
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From: Humble, Texas
Today I am going to help a lady move and she has a 99 7.3 PSD crew cab 4X4 with a 30' trailer she got from a friend to help her move.
she has no idea how to drive it, so i am going to.
I will finely get to compare the V10 to the PSD!
one question. How do i use the glow plugs?
Are they the same as my old 6.9IDA?
she has no idea how to drive it, so i am going to.
I will finely get to compare the V10 to the PSD!
one question. How do i use the glow plugs?
Are they the same as my old 6.9IDA?
Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
I have been driving semis for the construction industry for the past 12 years, I cant remember ever seeing a gas big truck, or a gas dozer.....When it comes time to work hard and get the job done with minimal downtime, a diesel gets it done!
And, not to start a Chevy vs Ford argument, but my best friend and I argue the gas vs diesel all the time. his 03 8.1 Chevy 1 ton gets 9mpg on a good day and his oil changes are about $30 less than mine (both using syn) I average 18-20mpg, with diesel being about .20 -.30 cheaper a gallon than the 93 oct he uses.....I don't need a calculator to figure who's the smarter one.
Just my .02
And, not to start a Chevy vs Ford argument, but my best friend and I argue the gas vs diesel all the time. his 03 8.1 Chevy 1 ton gets 9mpg on a good day and his oil changes are about $30 less than mine (both using syn) I average 18-20mpg, with diesel being about .20 -.30 cheaper a gallon than the 93 oct he uses.....I don't need a calculator to figure who's the smarter one.
Just my .02