Gas vs PSD
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You probably know more about these motors than I do seeing I just have owned and used both over a 3 yr period, each. But, if gas is so great at pulling and long term use, why is nearly every heavy duty commercial application diesel: Semis, Work Boats, Cargo Ships, etc. I really don't know the answer and would like your thoughts on this.
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And what's the resale/longevity of a 6 yr old v10 compared to a 6yr old 7.3? Alas, you can out-pull a 7.3 with your v10 and that makes sense since we all buy diesels for speed. Oh wait....
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What is your point of incessantly stirring up things on web forum? I have pulled the same load with a v10 and a 6.4 PSD and it is night and day from both power, RPMs, and fuel mileage.
You probably know more about these motors than I do seeing I just have owned and used both over a 3 yr period, each. But, if gas is so great at pulling and long term use, why is nearly every heavy duty commercial application diesel: Semis, Work Boats, Cargo Ships, etc. I really don't know the answer and would like your thoughts on this.
D.
You probably know more about these motors than I do seeing I just have owned and used both over a 3 yr period, each. But, if gas is so great at pulling and long term use, why is nearly every heavy duty commercial application diesel: Semis, Work Boats, Cargo Ships, etc. I really don't know the answer and would like your thoughts on this.
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Rpm, the V10 is made to pull at a high RPM, the 6.4 at a low RPM. that is not something that matters.
MPG, you got me beat there.
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Besides, the V10 cost so much less in the beginning that it makes up for it.
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So your v10 has as much power as a Cargo ship's diesel twins?
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Have you ever pulled with a diesel? If not, I will let you come and try it out.
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"You probably know more about these motors than I do seeing I just have owned and used both over a 3 yr period, each. But, if gas is so great at pulling and long term use, why is nearly every heavy duty commercial application diesel: Semis, Work Boats, Cargo Ships, etc. I really don't know the answer and would like your thoughts on this."
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How are you measuring power? If by HP, do you know how HP is derived?
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No, but you ignored my question about why diesel technology is used in favor gasoline on heavy duty, industrial applications. Here is what I originally asked and you did not address.
"You probably know more about these motors than I do seeing I just have owned and used both over a 3 yr period, each. But, if gas is so great at pulling and long term use, why is nearly every heavy duty commercial application diesel: Semis, Work Boats, Cargo Ships, etc. I really don't know the answer and would like your thoughts on this."
"You probably know more about these motors than I do seeing I just have owned and used both over a 3 yr period, each. But, if gas is so great at pulling and long term use, why is nearly every heavy duty commercial application diesel: Semis, Work Boats, Cargo Ships, etc. I really don't know the answer and would like your thoughts on this."
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I do know, It comes from tq X RPM = HP. the V10 has its tq peak at a much higher RPM, And has 12 more HP.
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I will help you out on my question above. These are not my opinion. Google can help you out.
1. Diesels are built heavier due to higher compression.
2. Diesels produce a comparable amount of power output at much lower RPM which extends engine life.
3. Diesel fuel itself has a higher lubricity than gasoline
4. No ignition system to tune or replace.
5. On a ship, diesel is much safer do to its lower flash point and less noxious fumes
6. Diesel fuel has a higher energy capacity than gasoline (more energy per gallon, etc.)
(there's a bunch more).
I love the v10 and I love the PSD. Different tools for different needs and different budgets. You can keep up your puffery and making ridiculous claims or you can actually do some research. Remember the old quote "Better to remain silent and be thought the fool than to open your mouth and prove it"?.....
1. Diesels are built heavier due to higher compression.
2. Diesels produce a comparable amount of power output at much lower RPM which extends engine life.
3. Diesel fuel itself has a higher lubricity than gasoline
4. No ignition system to tune or replace.
5. On a ship, diesel is much safer do to its lower flash point and less noxious fumes
6. Diesel fuel has a higher energy capacity than gasoline (more energy per gallon, etc.)
(there's a bunch more).
I love the v10 and I love the PSD. Different tools for different needs and different budgets. You can keep up your puffery and making ridiculous claims or you can actually do some research. Remember the old quote "Better to remain silent and be thought the fool than to open your mouth and prove it"?.....
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http://www.maxxforce.com/Application...ct/MaxxForce_7
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P.S. Maxxforce is a Navistar brand.
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http://ohe.cat.com/cda/layout?m=85521&x=7
Feel free to ignore my previous posts.
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