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Old 01-13-2016, 06:43 AM   #26
BirchyBoy
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Originally Posted by HDCVO View Post
Keep in mind, that TORQUE is where towing power comes from. A 6.2L gas has 405 Lb/ft at 4,500 rpm. A 6.7L diesel has 860 Lb/ft at 1,600 rpm. A 6.2 turning 4,500 rpm is going to require more fuel than a 6.7 at 1,600 and still have less than half the pulling power.
Ken
Thanks. For me, it's the trade off between the increased purchase price and potential repair costs vs long term fuel costs. The age-old battle, I know.
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