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Originally Posted by HDCVO
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
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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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Current:
'17 Winnebago Vista 31BE / Wife, pesky Eski and loco Toto dog
Former:
'15 Open Range 256BHS / '05 F350 CCLB RWD V10
'14 Keystone Passport 238ML / '13 GC Trailhawk Hemi
RIP Birch (pitbull)
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