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truck set up
Okay I plan to use a f-350 dually as the base rig. what modifications should I do to make the truck two a big toy huller cross country yet get good mileage and nice ride quality with out hurting it to bad?
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First off, need more information on the truck, engine size-type, trans, gear ratio. Second the length, weight of the trailer. What does the front of the trailer look like? Big, flat area is like trying to drag a sail.
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You could also go with a roadranger like a 6610. They have already been mated to cummins so no after market adapter is needed. Only have to have the drive line mated to the rear end.
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Several things you can do with the Cummins. Injection pump is a P-pump, there are after market bolt on parts to up the power. Injectors can be changed, turbo tweaked or swapped. The Cummins can make impressive power and torque and still remain a reliable power plant as long as you don't go overboad.
The reason for a Cummins is money vs end product. To get similar performance from the International engine, you would have to have a powerstroke which would mean computer and wiring harness to go with. If you had an inexpensive donor truck, it would only be labor intensive. 94-97 Cummins makes good power but doesn't need a computer or the sensors that go along with it. Plus the Cummins was put in many mid size trucks, using many different transmissions which gives you a lot of options.
The reason for a Cummins is money vs end product. To get similar performance from the International engine, you would have to have a powerstroke which would mean computer and wiring harness to go with. If you had an inexpensive donor truck, it would only be labor intensive. 94-97 Cummins makes good power but doesn't need a computer or the sensors that go along with it. Plus the Cummins was put in many mid size trucks, using many different transmissions which gives you a lot of options.
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